Phoenix Phinish-----Phlat?

[jeffyjeep]

Sorry for the lame alliteration. I'm putting the finishing touches on an Estes 1:9 Phoenix. On the real missile, is the finish glossy or flat?

10-Q

[John Brohm]

Sorry for the lame alliteration. I'm putting the finishing touches on an Estes 1:9 Phoenix. On the real missile, is the finish glossy or flat?

10-Q

See if this can help the deliberation:

http://www.rocketryonline.com/jimball/jimball/scale-data/scale.htm

[jeffyjeep]

Cool site! Thanks.

[ScaleNut]

See if this can help the deliberation:

http://www.rocketryonline.com/jimball/jimball/scale-data/scale.htm

that shows one photo of a "museum painted" missile.

[John Brohm]

that shows one photo of a "museum painted" missile.


I think there's a few more photos on the site, in addition to the first one. But the site at least provides a good overview of the missile. If you have some additional photos, I'm sure they would be most welcome.

[BoosterDude]

Most of the ones I saw on the USS America were flat and the finish was worn. The wear was from installing/deinstalling on the Tomcat, and of course exposure to the salt air. Lots of chips in the paint as well.

[rocketguy101]

I have a couple photos here (http://rocketguy101.jimdo.com/rocket-pictures-4-scale-pics/) -- there is some shine, but I wouldn't call it glossy.

[BoosterDude]

Those are demo's and a show Tomcat as well. Trust me, 99% of Tomcats or Phoenix missiles never looked that good....not even close.