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Old 04-14-2009, 01:51 PM
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Default Vintage Estes Blue Bird Zero Build

On to the next build. This is the Estes Blue Bird Zero another fantastic vintage Estes kit. Nothing like the smell of old paper, cardboard and wood when opening up one of these kits. Everything looks to be in great shape so there shouldn't be any issues.
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Old 04-14-2009, 02:24 PM
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Sweet! Definately one my favorites, I'll be watching your progress with interest.
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Old 04-14-2009, 08:58 PM
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Im probably going to get hammered for saying this....but....

Thats a $100+ collectable kit. (Unless it was already opened). You could have cloned it easily for $25 including shipping.

You are a better man than I,lol.

That having been said..... Its probably one of my all time favorite kits. I have cloned an original size, a 1.25 upscale (Big Bird Zero from Excelsior rocketry), a Goony Bird Zero,also from Excelsior and a BT-20 downscale.

Its lots of fun and looks great!!!! Good luck with your build!!!

Ken
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:02 PM
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Im probably going to get hammered for saying this....but....

Thats a $100+ collectable kit. (Unless it was already opened). You could have cloned it easily for $25 including shipping.

You are a better man than I,lol.

That having been said..... Its probably one of my all time favorite kits. I have cloned an original size, a 1.25 upscale (Big Bird Zero from Excelsior rocketry), a Goony Bird Zero,also from Excelsior and a BT-20 downscale.

Its lots of fun and looks great!!!! Good luck with your build!!!

Ken


If that puts a lump in your throat, do a search for threads started by Scigs30 in the Projects forum. He's building the whole 1979 catalog fleet....vintage kits.
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:11 PM
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I built a clone Blue Bird Zero last year (and a Goonybird Zero too) - parts from BMS, decals from Excelsior. I also built a booster stage of my own design for the BBZ. Flew great on D12-0 to C6-7!

I call it the "Blue Bird Boosted"...
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:15 PM
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If that puts a lump in your throat, do a search for threads started by Scigs30 in the Projects forum. He's building the whole 1979 catalog fleet....vintage kits.



Say it aint so !!!!

Wow.... (sniff sniff)
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Say it aint so !!!!

Wow.... (sniff sniff)



Don't forget they are getting flown too...I think it's really great!

Thanks so much for sharing the builds, I really look forward to seeing them.
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Old 04-14-2009, 10:39 PM
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If that puts a lump in your throat, do a search for threads started by Scigs30 in the Projects forum. He's building the whole 1979 catalog fleet....vintage kits.


Awesome. Can't wait to see that Cylon Raider build.
Okay, seriously folks. If he hasn't already done it, I'm looking forward to the Shrike.
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Old 04-15-2009, 12:28 AM
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Wallyum, When I am done with this kit I will open and build my Shrike. Just remind me.
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Old 04-15-2009, 07:55 AM
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Scigs, you and I were working on the Apogee II at the same time a while back, now you'll be hitting the Shrike. I've got my Shrike clone in the first primer stage, so you should finish yours about the same time I do with your nice dry painting weather. Heck, maybe before me considering I'm putting off sanding that primer coat!
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