|
|
#1
09-26-2022, 04:24 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Estes Interceptor in NASA Livery
A while back someone on here posted a really nice picture of their Interceptor E. I saw it and looked over at mine that was just collecting dust, the original decals broken and peeling off. It got me thinking about redoing my old Interceptor, but I didn't want the headache of the original decals (too thin, didn't stick well etc.).
Looking around the 'net I came across some pictures of F-104s used by NASA. Using that as an inspiration I decided it was time for an update. I removed all the old decals, sanded down the rocket, fixed some of the bad spots and hit it with a new coat of primer. A fresh coat of white, followed by a sky blue on the bottom and navy blue stripe down the center. The gold pinstripe came from Hobby Lobby, as did the printable vinyl used to make the NASA meatball logo. The tail is yellow vinyl with NASA worm cut out of black vinyl. The serial number is 1/4-inch stick-on numbers. In the end, something different and unique.
__________________
Web Site and Blog https://rocketryjournal.wordpress.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@AustinAerospace 3D Printing Designs https://www.thingiverse.com/austin_aerospace_education Software https://sourceforge.net/u/austinaerospace/profile 
|
|
#2
09-26-2022, 04:41 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
The missle with a man in it..
Very nice!
Bob
__________________
illegitimi non carborundum NAR# 54643 L-1 SAM# 043 AMA# 157091 VRCS# 154 A&P# 42x xx xxxx.
|
|
#3
09-26-2022, 04:46 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
That looks really sharp. I stocked up on Interceptors when the original was brought back in 2009, along with the “E” model. I may have to do an “E” version.
__________________
Lee Reep NAR 55948 Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold! Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp Last edited by LeeR : 10-01-2022 at 02:38 PM.
|
|
#4
09-26-2022, 05:06 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
This is magnificent.
|
|
#6
09-26-2022, 05:23 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Thanks everyone!
__________________
Web Site and Blog https://rocketryjournal.wordpress.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@AustinAerospace 3D Printing Designs https://www.thingiverse.com/austin_aerospace_education Software https://sourceforge.net/u/austinaerospace/profile
|
|
#7
09-26-2022, 08:37 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
VERY VERY COOL scheme on your Interceptor !!!
__________________
When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!! Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't ! Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY. ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, and HAVOC !
|
|
#8
09-26-2022, 08:44 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Yes, that's very nice! Simple yet elegant livery.
__________________
Never trust an atom. They make up everything. 4 out of 3 people struggle with math. Chemically, alcohol IS a solution. NAR# 94042 SAM# 0078
|
|
#9
09-27-2022, 07:07 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
That's beautiful work, Bob. Very clean and crisp. Well done!
__________________
John YORF #003 SAM #004
|
|
#10
09-27-2022, 07:31 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Very nice Interceptor version. It shows what the model can be without the very busy original decals. Thanks for posting!
__________________
Just remember...G. Harry Stine's first ever model rocket was an RTF ! Check out my wonderful model rocketry blog here: https://castlerocketeer.blogspot.com/
|
 |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
