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