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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
I'm Camping!
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Sorry, no posts for the next three days - I'll be camping (with Dakota) at the Lake Manatee State Park in Bradenton, FL. Posts should b...
Monday, March 16, 2026
Estes Shark #1111, Build, Finished
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Classic and clean, a favorite from my teen years. No masking, just paint it gloss white. The decals don't overpower the design. Mentione...
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Estes Shark #1111, Build, Part 11, Tiny Thruster Decals
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If you've ever tried to position those tiny camera targets in the Estes Saturn V kit, you'll wish they provided a few extras. These ...
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Estes Shark #1111, Build, Part 10, Low Position Decals
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The red, white and blue fin decals go on both sides of one fin. Check the fin decal in relation to the tunnel positions in the instructions....
Friday, March 13, 2026
Estes Shark #1111, Build, Part 9, Smooth Fillet Areas?
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Occasionally I've been asked how I get smooth fillets. "Fine Sanding!" After the first white undercoats, closely examine the...
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Estes Shark #1111, Build, Part 8, Engine Mount & Fin Gluing
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Set the engine mount and Kevlar line alongside the lower, longer tube. The BT-20 engine tube is even with the bottom of the BT-50 main body....
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Estes Shark #1111, Build, Part 7, Fin Grain Fill
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I first cut the thrusters from balsa - Then I realized the would be a pain to fill and sand being so small. I cut a second set out of bassw...
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