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Monday, January 20, 2020

Fin Tracings TIP

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From Stanton Ewert on the Estes Model Rocket Facebook page:  "*Tip of the day: Our Good buddy, James Helman in TX. taught us to kee...

Semroc (Centuri) Excalibur KV-43 Build, Part 6, Shock Cord Feed

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Feed the Kevlar line out the top of the lower tube. I mark the Kevlar below the top lip of the tube. If the ejection were to happen to...
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Sunday, January 19, 2020

Semroc (Centuri) Excalibur KV-43 Build, Part 5, Fin Gluing

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The engine mount was glued in first. As I mentioned before, there is not much clearance between the ST-8 and ST-7 motor mount tube. TIP...
Saturday, January 18, 2020

Semroc (Centuri) Excalibur KV-43 Build, Part 4, Filler Primer

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The fins were sprayed with filler/primer before gluing onto the body tubes. On the left is one of the larger, lower fins after sanding d...
Friday, January 17, 2020

Semroc (Centuri) Excalibur KV-43 Build, Part 3, Engine Mount

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The engine mount tube had a small "stab" cut meant for the upper bend of the engine hook. I extended the left side of the slot...
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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Semroc (Centuri) Excalibur KV-43 Build, Part 2, Fin Prep

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The fins were removed from the card stock sheet using a hobby knife. The ash left from the laser cutting darkens up the edges. Trus...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

New 2020 Estes Catalog Is Online!

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From Y.O.R.F., Swillie found it first! The 2020 Estes catalog is online:  CLICK HERE I'll let you explore and find the new items...
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