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Old 05-09-2017, 07:04 PM
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Well, it is good to see that indeed the LIA-100 had its own, larger deflector at one time. I figured by the different part number and price in the LIA-100 parts list that must have been the case. Alas, I guess it was ditched at some point in the very early 70s and both launchers shipped with the smaller (and cheaper) LIA-77 deflector.

Yes, at your convenience if you can post the dimensional data, it would be appreciated. And if possible, the dimensions of the wooden 'terminal' block on the back too.


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Sure, no problem. I've already made contact with David (rocketguy101) and we are working on it. Meanwhile, I'll post a photo (attached) of the entire LIA-100 Heavy Duty Launcher and Professional Firing Panel EP-612 that I have for your reference.

Tried sending you a couple emails. Did you get them?

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Old 05-09-2017, 10:31 PM
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Sorry, got distracted with modeling the Gemini capsule tonight. Jeff is going to send me actual dimensions and I will update that sheet metal layout.
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Old 05-09-2017, 10:38 PM
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Well, it is good to see that indeed the LIA-100 had its own, larger deflector at one time. I figured by the different part number and price in the LIA-100 parts list that must have been the case. Alas, I guess it was ditched at some point in the very early 70s and both launchers shipped with the smaller (and cheaper) LIA-77 deflector.

Yes, at your convenience if you can post the dimensional data, it would be appreciated. And if possible, the dimensions of the wooden 'terminal' block on the back too.


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yeah, is the wooden block the same for both launchers? it almost looks the same from Jeff's pic

edit: never mind in the 2nd photo you can see the block is nearly the same width as the deflector.
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Old 05-09-2017, 10:39 PM
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Earl,
Sure, no problem. I've already made contact with David (rocketguy101) and we are working on it. Meanwhile, I'll post a photo (attached) of the entire LIA-100 Heavy Duty Launcher and Professional Firing Panel EP-612 that I have for your reference.

Tried sending you a couple emails. Did you get them?

Kind regards,
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Ok, thanks for getting the measurements for us. I have an old email account, but to be honest I do not really use it or check it very often; just don't have the time.

I did pick up one of the Professional Firing Panels off ebay here about a year ago to go with the LIA-100. i still have not however assembled the LIA-100 launcher.

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Earl,
Would you mind posting an image of the back page of the LIA-100 assembly instructions please?

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Old 05-10-2017, 09:23 AM
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Something I didn't realize -
The LIA-77 had solid pine legs.
The LIA-100 had plywood legs.
I thought the main difference between the two launchers was just the size.

The attached picture is from my old LIA-77 launcher.
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Something I didn't realize -
The LIA-77 had solid pine legs.
The LIA-100 had plywood legs.
I thought the main difference between the two launchers was just the size.

The attached picture is from my old LIA-77 launcher.


I think it varied...my LIA-77 definitely had plywood legs...one them failed by splitting where the screws went through.
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My LIA-77 has pine legs. I stained them brown back in the '70s. Still have the launcher. My original LIA-50 was stolen along with my Mantis launcher out of a friend's storage unit in the '90s.

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Old 05-10-2017, 06:47 PM
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Ok, here is the back page of the assembly instructions for the LIA-100.
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