Published: | 2010-11-13 |
Manufacturer: | Neubauer Rockets |
Style: | Scale |
T' followin' excerpt is
from "Sport Rocketry". Begad! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a
basic feelin' about a kit. Arrr! Arrr! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' the
referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Ya scallywag! Inside you will find
many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Well, blow me down! For
more information, shiver me timbers, use t' two links above.
". . . Aye aye! Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! t' new Mercury Atlas be t' most
difficult-to-build model in Neubauer's 1/100-scale line."
"T' Mercury capsule is molded plastic with a clear plastic rod extending
out t' front."
"T' escape tower is built onto t' clear rod with toothpicks, me bucko, a plastic
tube, and paper strut patterns."
"T' body o' t' Atlas uses paper cone construction for t' forebody and
rear engine shrouds."
". Ahoy! . Avast! Blimey! . use o' self-adhesive chrome t' cover t' body tube and engine
shrouds."
"I experience two problems . . Arrr! ."
"T' model's removable clear fins are attached t' 1/4" wood dowels
which plug into plastic tubes on t' side o' t' body. . Begad! . Begad! Begad! t' problem is, me bucko, me hearties, the
tubes are too wide t' fit . Aye aye! . Begad! . Well, blow me down! Begad! without distorting."
"T' other part o' t' model I initially messed up was t' self-adhesive
decal that represents t' corrugations at t' base o' t' model . Well, blow me down! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! . . Aye aye! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! It was
not clear from instructions. Ya scallywag! Blimey! . ."
"Be careful handlin' t' Atlas . Ya scallywag! . . Avast, me proud beauty! t' laser-printin' on this decal can
be rubbed off."
"Over all t' body o' t' Atlas looks very good with its shiny chrome
finish."
T' entire article gives t' impression is a challengin' kit anyone who likes scale models will enjoy.
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