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Old 09-03-2015, 07:05 PM
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I bought, built and flew an Estes Super Alpha kit when it was first released.

My model had the balsa nose cone and the body tube is 12" long.


Just measured mine, comes out the same. Thought it looked a tad short.
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Old 09-03-2015, 08:01 PM
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How in the world did I get a 13" body tube, especially since I also got the longer plastic nose cone? I even ran down to my shop just to make sure it is indeed 13". EXACTLY 13".

Sounds like John Boren needs to hear about this.



Maybe he already did and they're now putting a 13" tube in the kits.

Miracles do happen.
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:49 AM
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Here is my Super Alpha. He's has a 12" BT and a balsa N/C which I have yet to fill and paint.
I call him Daniel Striped Tiger because of Scott, president of MMMSC.
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Old 09-10-2015, 02:53 AM
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Tonight I tried to do the facecard paint scheme with one white fin, but botched masking at the fin joint, so I said screw it and sprayed the entire bottom red. If I ever build a Maxi Alpha at least they'll match.
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Old 09-10-2015, 05:34 AM
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...Tonight I tried to do the facecard paint scheme with one white fin, but botched masking at the fin joint, so I said screw it and sprayed the entire bottom red...

Looks great even so, Jonrev, and +5 points for the old school "tin can" blast deflector in the background.
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Looks great even so, Jonrev, and +5 points for the old school "tin can" blast deflector in the background.


And an extra 5 points for the bottle of Yuengling!
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Old 09-11-2015, 05:21 PM
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And another 5 points for the cradle using spring clips! That's a great idea. Heck, I'm feeling generous today, make that 10 points ...
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Old 09-16-2015, 01:30 AM
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And an extra 5 points for the bottle of Yuengling!


Picked up a stash coming home from Canada last year, should last me through this winter before I have to head east, again.

Decknals went on tonight, now it chills for a few weeks. I want to buff the red out a bit with some of my car detailing stuff, too, before sealing it with Future.
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Old 09-18-2015, 02:21 PM
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Looks great!
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