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