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I have one of those Alpha II kits - notice also that the motor tube is longer than normal...not sure why they changed the internal arrangement, but if you look at the instructions here: http://estesplans.larocketryforum.c...0alpha%20II.pdf you'll see that not only is the motor tube longer but the shock cord mounts to the motor hook (as we often do with Kevlar these days) rather than using the tri-fold paper mount.
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The original Citation version of the Quasar had the 'clipped' fins. The later Quasar kit used the stock Alpha III fin unit molded in white. http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/show...ighlight=quasar
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The white/gray fin/nose cone Quasar kits I saw in at least one hobby shop until the late 1980's (It had been discontinued years before). What is interesting is that it seems easier to find sealed Citation Quasar models for sale (I bought one at the NARAM-50 auction) today than the white/grey Quasar. However, it is easier to clone the white/gray Quasar than the chrome Citation Quasar.
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I was looking through a box of my old built rockets and found my Citation Quasar model.
A little worse for wear (It's nearly 40 years old). I decided to take some pictures of it, the Quasar with an original sealed box, the chrome Quasar with my white clone Quasar and a close-up of both fin units and a panel from the box showing the fin unit to end with a point not clipped square. I hope this will answer some questions.
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Bob,
Thanks for posting the pictures. It's interesting that the chrome fin can on the side of the Citation box shows the un-clipped fins. It's the chromed Alpha fin can with the sharp tips.
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Nice. Good to see more vintage kits being posted ! C'mon everyone-POST SOME ! dannymrmissile |
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