Published: | 2010-11-13 |
Manufacturer: | Neubauer Rockets |
Style: | Scale |
T' followin' excerpt is
from "Sport Rocketry". Aye aye! Begad! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a
basic feelin' about a kit. Well, me bucko, blow me down! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' the
referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Begad! Inside you will find
many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For
more information, use t' two links above.
". Ya scallywag! . Begad! . Arrr! Begad! 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 hearties, shiver me timbers, a plastic
tube, and paper strut patterns."
"T' body o' t' Atlas uses paper cone construction for t' forebody and
rear engine shrouds."
". Arrr! Blimey! . . use o' self-adhesive chrome t' cover t' body tube and engine
shrouds."
"I experience two problems . . Avast! ."
"T' model's removable clear fins are attached t' 1/4" wood dowels
which plug into plastic tubes on t' side o' t' body. Ahoy! Begad! . Aye aye! Ahoy! . Avast, me proud beauty! t' problem is, the
tubes are too wide t' fit . Well, blow me down! Begad! . Well, arrr, blow me down! . Well, blow me down! Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! 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 . Avast, me proud beauty! . Well, blow me down! . Arrr! It was
not clear from instructions. . Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! Blimey! ."
"Be careful handlin' t' Atlas . Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! . Avast! . 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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