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Estes 70s " Fin Kwik"
How many of you remember this old original Fin Kwik from Estes ? It was made between 1974-78. 100% metal with Brass screws.
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A few years ago the sons of the man who designed this were on the forum, and there was some talk about them doing another run. Never came to fruition, though. Should be able to find that thread here.. https://www.oldrocketforum.com/show...310&postcount=1
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And to think I had another one Sesled, complete, mint. Sold it. ....grrr
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I remember drooling over it in the catalog, but never having the money to order a kit, a pack of motors, and a Fin-Kwik, so I always let the jig go. Then they came out with that warped plastic abomination.
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That Fin Kwik was the ONLY decent fin-alignment jig that was ever produced for any sort of reasonable price. Yeah, there are nicer ones but they cost what I consider to be an astronomical amount for a building AID.
Until one comes along for $50 or less, I'll stick to my calibrated eyeballs.
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Oh, yes remember them well. Kinda like tbzep; always wanted one but the funds just weren't there.
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I never used Any form of fin jig. My eyesight was good enough to stare down the perfectly held straight BT from behind, and view any fins that maybe off. It’s an art to me. Concerning the plastic fin jig,,WARPED describes it best ! Dan.
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It was never the calibrated eye that was ever a problem for me. It was the lack of patience to hold one fin in perfect alignment for six months waiting for the glue to dry. And then I'd think it was dry enough, glue on another fin and notice the original was drooping. Now with the knowledge of pre-gluing and letting it dry before attaching, it's no big deal, but I'd still like to have a Fin-Kwik.
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Ha, I’ve heard this from folk a thousand times. It’s not hard. Just take a few deep breaths,, and be still ! Often I get all fins on while wet.... Dan. BTW,,, those six months could be seconds if you started with a very thin film of glue, let it air dry a few minutes, and it will tack on nicely in seconds, as I said. The strength comes in the fillets.....
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Like I said, it's not a thing for me at all these days. It was for a 10 year old me that wanted to hurry up and fly!
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