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Friday, October 30, 2026
Estes Strikefighter, Kit #2015, Build, Part 23, Canopy Carving
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Well, I'm cheap! I refuse to pay too much for a canopy when I can make it myself. It may not be an exact copy, but close enough for me. ...
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Estes Strikefighter, Kit #2015, Build, Part 22, Canopy Size? Oooops!
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I redrew the decals using the online PDF for reference. Patreon members - Don't request these yet. I may have some resizing and tweakin...
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Monday, October 26, 2026
Estes Strikefighter, Kit #2015, Build, Part 21, Details Glued In
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The gun and radar pod assemblies were a tight fit in the BT-5 tube. I used a tapered dowel to roll down the inside burr that was in the way....
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
Estes Strikefighter, Kit #2015, Build, Part 20, Paint!
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The white paint on the Mega Mosquito crazed! I didn't follow my own rules - paint on plastic dries slower than paint on balsa and tubes!...
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Estes Strikefighter, Kit #2015, Build, Part 19, Making The Canopy Part B
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Before sanding, the ink line is still there along the rough edge. TIP: Wrap 220 grit sandpaper around a tube one size smaller than what it...
Friday, October 23, 2026
Estes Strikefighter, Kit #2015, Build, Part 18, Making The Canopy Part A
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Vacu-form parts aren't really difficult. Take it slow and it'll turn out fine. First, outline the outside edges with an ultra fine ...
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The BIG Fix! of the Mega Mosquito & Strikefighter Canopy
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This is why you should do a white undercoat before spraying the final color. The Mega Mosquito replacement nose cone was molded in a fairly ...
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