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10-09-2010, 09:20 PM
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The cardback instructions are presented in a similar format in the Firing Line set's instruction manual. The backing card's cutaway art is used in the cavity the Vampire occupies, but with the illustration to the left of the rocket, rather than the right. They're a nice, rather retro graphic design. I like the cutaway, which would have been 'educational' I expect! Nice of you to save them! 
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10-10-2010, 12:00 PM
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Here's a test of the body decal. I'm not really satisfied with the red line work, and will probably re-do it. The red seems closer to the somewhat muted red mentioned earlier and seen in some of the artwork. If the red seems closer to the example of folks like joeld1212 here who've actually got/had a Vampire, then I'll tweak the fin decal red to match.
I took some artistic license and replaced the word Estes with the logo they were using at the time, which I think better fits the style of the time.
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10-10-2010, 04:44 PM
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10-10-2010, 09:56 PM
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AcroRay: Very nicely done! You've pretty much hit the nail on the head with the red color.
And I agree with you the Estes logo style you've chosen looks more appropriate for that time frame. The following are the differences I note between your design and the one on my Vampire. Take them for what they're worth: The two sentences under "Estes Vampire" are in red and are written in a straight up and down font rather than leaning slightly to the right. 1/2 A3-2T is in the same font. The two balls have a black circle outline in their center. The upper and lower lines of the design are closer together [there's less black between them]. The right side end of the design is completely rounded [no corners at all]. The two left side corners of the design [directly below where the design, I guess, begins and ends] are also quite a bit more rounded. These may or may not be important details. Just a few things that I noticed.
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10-10-2010, 11:18 PM
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Excellent information! Very helpful! Thanks!
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10-11-2010, 05:32 PM
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Humn! Very interesting! I was rather wondering what it was supposed to signify. That makes sense! Here's another test. Messed with the fonts, but not the lines & balls... Presented vertical, as it would be seen on the rocket.
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10-11-2010, 08:14 PM
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10-11-2010, 08:18 PM
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Well, when I'm done they'll be available for download somehow. (I just need to find a convenient distro method.)
I guess you could also buy an Estes Jinx and paint it black!
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10-11-2010, 08:38 PM
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