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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
I'm Camping - So no posts!
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I'll be camping with Dakota the Blue Merle Sheltie from Tuesday through Thursday. I won't have internet! Posts will resume on Friday...
Monday, January 12, 2026
Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 10, Forming The Fairings
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Start the cone form by rolling the fairing in the heel of your hand. Roll the dowel in an arc putting a slight curve into the cardstock. Yo...
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 9, Forming The Fairings
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The instructions say to form the fin fairings by rolling them around a sharpened pencil. I sharpened a larger 5/8" dowel. I would think...
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 8, Prepping The Tunnel Dowels
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The back side of the WD-2 dowels need to be sanded flat to glue onto the body tube. This can be difficult, the dowel will want to roll. Mark...
Friday, January 9, 2026
Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 7, Cutting Out The Fins
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The fin pattern is taped down, face up on the cutting board. The clear fin material is taped on top. Using a straightedge and sharp knife - ...
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 6, Shroud Formers
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The crescent shaped piece is the shroud former pattern. Set the inside edge on the card the 20/60 rings came from. Trace with pencil. Cut wi...
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 5, Cutting The Fin Slots
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I used a new blade and my aluminum angle to cut the fin slots. The masking tape wraps made it easier to see the start and stop points. After...
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