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Frank - On the IIIc weight, I'm not sure. There are no indications on the kit box or instructions as to finished weight, and I don't have a vintage MPC catalog to look back at. Looked at Ninfinger to see if they had an MPC catalog that featured the IIIc, but could not find one there either. The instructions do state that the recommended (MPC) motor for this kit is the C6-4. Don't know how that compares to the Vostok, but it may be similar. I'd weigh the finished bird first though before trusting it to a present-day C6-3. Maybe someone else here has a vintage MPC catalog that lists a finished weight for the IIIc and the Vostok. Earl
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Hi Eral,
The weight I was talking about is the round disk. In the instruction sheet it is on the first page . See attachment. |
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The round disk is a lead weight, in the original Vostok kit it weighs .18 oz. I can't guarantee but I would think the lead weight in the Titan IIIC kit was the same.
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Doh! Well, obviously I misread your question. Let me see if mine has it in the box and I'll weigh it on my little digital scale and let you know. This particular kit was open when I got it several years ago and I think it is complete, but not sure on the little weight. Will try to let you know tonight.... Earl
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Frank-
Ok. Pulled the parts back out and the weight was in one of the sealed parts bag. The weight in the IIIc kit comes in at .18 ounce. Was 5/8 inch in diameter, a little more than a 16/th of an inch thick or so, with a small hole in the center. Sound like the same weight? Earl
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Well, didn't see your post there Chris! Good news is our weight measurements turned out to be exactly the same! Earl
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Thanks Earl,
I was thinking they would be the same, but with you haveing the orignal kit it was a good time to find out. I have all my question ansured. After I finish building my 1/100 Saturn 1B. (useing the wraps I am making for it.) I will start on these two rockets. Thanks again. Frank. |
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You're welcome. Sounds like that would make a fine trio of models! Earl
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I was looking at the plastic parts for the Titan and it looks like a 24mm tube will work for it.
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The Titan IIIC flies about as well as a manhole cover with a C6-3. Don't do it unless you like prangs.
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