SPECS:    
	Length: 16.2"
	Diameter: .98"
	Wingspan: 8"
	Weight: 4.4 oz  (124.7 g)
	Engine: C6-3
	Recovery: 2 - 12" Parachutes



Features
	Skill Level 5 !
	Max Altitude: 500 feet
	(Way) Cool Sci-fi Design!
	Laser-cut Balsa Fins!
	Water-slide Decals
	Purchased 4/15/2012 from Hobby Linc

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Photos

 
Packaging:

 

 
40# Kevlar tied to 18mm engine:

 
Got to this point dry fitted, then used four drops of CA on the ends, then applied wood glue w toothpicks to each frame connection and at tube joints. I TRIED to save weight here!

 
The rubber bands worked pretty well. The "skin" went on nice and tight to the frame.

 
I do not like plastic cement - I used CA everywhere it told me to use the forbidden substance!

 
All primered up - I'm used to primering before painting!? Hmmm - primer AND paint in one step? OK (next model)

 
Painted in Restoleum Metallic Aluminum #249128. Still adding black paint and details - this model wants more details!
Using paint pens and permanent markers for detailing.

 
What a difference decals make! Pretty good set of waterslides - fairly sturdy too

 
Now, I have a Fleet of Asteroid Hunters!!!

 
Finished with 2 coats of Minwax Polycrylic - 114.3 grams! (no chute or engine)

 

 

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Launches

 
April 4, 2014
C6-3 Engine
~ 10 MPH winds
Bus Park (Farmington)
 

 
Launch in 3... 2... 1... Blastoff!
Weather-cocked into the wind a bit, but pretty straight boost!

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Updated April 8, 2014
 
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