Estes Mean Machine #1295


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SPECS:
    Length: 79"
    Diameter: 1.64"
    Weight: 8.5oz (241.1g)
    Recommended Engines: D12-3 (first launch), D12-5, E12-4, E12-6
    Recovery: 24" parachute
    Projected Altitude: 700 ft
    Skill level: 2


FEATURES:

    Plastic Nose Cone
    Laser Cut Wood Fins
    Waterslide Decals
    Twist-lock Coupler
    Bought from HobbyLinc - $26  10/13/2018




Photos

Quick inspection shows no damage in shipping - even tho it was cramed in box!

 
Parts shot. One tube did have a slight crush, but nothing the coupler won't solve!

 
White glue used on entire engine

 
One of the paper centering rings had a split. Just used more glue mounting engine!

 
Homemade baffle (3 half-circles) installed. Joints glued w white glue and rolled on counter to help align.

 
Fins eyeballed, double glue joints, Raw balsa!

 
Epoxy fillets on fins and on 1/4" launch lugs. Body tube joint filled and sanded:

 
Painted Purple glitter and white! Cut main decal in half - worked pretty well. 8.7 oz (249 g) finished 2/5/2019.

 

 

 


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Updated February 7, 2019
 
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