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Old 03-21-2014, 09:50 PM
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Default Vintage Estes Courier Build

I will be starting my next build, the Estes Courier.
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Old 03-21-2014, 10:17 PM
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I will be starting my next build, the Estes Courier.
This one's begging to be converted to a stager

Doug

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Old 03-22-2014, 06:11 AM
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Another great build by Sigs20(David)

Funny, JimZ does not have this one.
I wonder when it came out?
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Old 03-22-2014, 07:12 AM
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Old 03-22-2014, 12:22 PM
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Thanks. I found that after I asked the question.
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Old 03-25-2014, 10:12 PM
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Fast build ready for 4 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer. Love them die crunched balsa parts.
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Old 04-03-2014, 03:05 PM
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After 4 coats of Aerogloss sealer, one coat of primer and 2 coats of orange, she is all done. The decals went on without a hitch and she is ready for flight.
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Old 04-03-2014, 03:08 PM
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Nice finish--especially the fillets! What is the color of the topcoat? Persimmon?
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:38 PM
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Old 04-03-2014, 06:30 PM
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Beautiful job as always! I like that kit, saw it in the catalogs but never had one in my LHS, I'll have to keep an eye out for one on the 'bay
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