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Old 01-30-2023, 07:44 AM
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Default Omega strange fin shape

doesn't look right to me. interesting old model though

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3347222257...5&segname=11021
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Old 01-30-2023, 07:50 AM
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Sustainer fins simply installed upside down?
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Old 01-30-2023, 08:16 AM
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i don't think so because the decals line up on the bottom edge. the leading edge looks wrong
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Old 01-30-2023, 10:37 AM
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You are right. Those fins are more wrong than I first realized.
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Old 01-30-2023, 10:58 AM
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I wonder if the decals were just trimmed to fit the mis-oriented fins. My bigger issue is the description of “very good” condition. It’s in poor condition. It needs a LOT of work, which would include decal replacement. I would just build a clone. You can get many of the parts from eRockets, including a set of decals. The decals are so simple I would just use cut vinyl.
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Old 01-30-2023, 12:20 PM
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I've noticed that "harsas" seller attempting to sell other rescue rockets that are in very rough condition. Here's a link to a Semroc Hydra One described as "Nicely build, flown, excellent..."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2348771677...AAOSwa3pjwxs s
Zoom in on the thumbnails of the fins, and show me anything "nicely built" or "excellent" about these.
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Old 01-30-2023, 12:26 PM
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nicely and excellent, etc. is relative.
my opinion the hydra(or omega) would be worth more if it was unbuilt, loose parts in a box.
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Old 01-30-2023, 03:07 PM
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I did a sudo-clone of the Omega about a year ago. Got the plans from JimZ's site. My fins don't look like those.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by astronwolf
I've noticed that "harsas" seller attempting to sell other rescue rockets that are in very rough condition. Here's a link to a Semroc Hydra One described as "Nicely build, flown, excellent..."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2348771677...AAOSwa3pjwxs s
Zoom in on the thumbnails of the fins, and show me anything "nicely built" or "excellent" about these.

Wolf,

Harold ("Harsas") is a great guy, long time member of this forum. I'm sure he'd be happy to discuss condition issues and possibly negotiate. Again, simply an outstanding guy.
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Old 01-30-2023, 03:53 PM
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Wolf,

Harold ("Harsas") is a great guy, long time member of this forum. I'm sure he'd be happy to discuss condition issues and possibly negotiate. Again, simply an outstanding guy.

Maybe it may be like pdooley says - the terms Harsas uses are relative.
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