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Old 07-04-2007, 10:12 PM
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I found another mistake!!!

Check the length on the sustainer tube. It should be 8.25" long not 8".

Let me know by PM if you need a longer BT-70 body tube and send me your address. I'll ship one right out to you.

I'm really sorry for the inconvienience guys.

BTW the rest of the parts came in so I should be able to start shipping kits next week!


Cripes, looks like I got a short one. I swear, all these "check this/I goofed" posts are obviously just a clever ploy to get me to keep digging out the box, unpacking the parts, and trying to lure me into building this. C'mon Sandman, you know I need to let your stuff age a good 6 months or so before I start to work on it...

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Old 07-08-2007, 11:42 AM
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Another step completed. Now for the fins. Then the sustainer. It's slow going but worth it!
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Old 07-09-2007, 08:49 PM
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2 fins attached. 2 to go. Using a Dremel & press, I drilled holes 1/2" along each booster tube and fin root for added strength. I hope to have the booster done in a couple of days, then finally start on the sustainer.
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Old 07-11-2007, 08:13 PM
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Booster completed, well almost. I off to the sustainer.
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Old 07-11-2007, 08:46 PM
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That looks really really good!

Don't forget the launch lug!
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Old 07-11-2007, 09:19 PM
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That looks really really good!

Don't forget the launch lug!


(And the parachute...... )
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Old 07-11-2007, 09:21 PM
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OH! Just stop it!
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Old 07-11-2007, 11:11 PM
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OH! Just stop it!


Sorry. Gremlins.
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Old 07-11-2007, 11:33 PM
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Magwii, Bill, magwii!...lol...

That looks awesome Zeke! Courious, what did you use to get such a smooth finish on the transition?..That is slick!
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:57 AM
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Thanks pantherjon.....I sanded with #600, then filled with a balsa filler, then sanded again. I used 2x of Kilz primer, then finished with 2x of Rust-Oleum gloss enamel. Actually, most of the effort was in the sanding.
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