Published: | 2010-11-13 |
Manufacturer: | Neubauer Rockets |
Style: | Scale |
T' followin' excerpt is
from "Sport Rocketry". Well, blow me down! Blimey! 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. 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, use t' two links above.
". Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! . Aye aye! Well, ya bilge rat, 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, shiver me timbers, a plastic
tube, me hearties, and paper strut patterns."
"T' body o' t' Atlas uses paper cone construction for t' forebody and
rear engine shrouds."
". Ya scallywag! . Ya scallywag! Aye aye! . Ya scallywag! Avast! 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. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! . . Aye aye! Arrr! t' problem is, the
tubes are too wide t' fit . Arrr! . Arrr! Well, blow me down! . Well, blow me down! without distorting."
"T' other part o' t' model I initially messed up be t' self-adhesive
decal that represents t' corrugations at t' base o' t' model . Well, blow me down! . Arrr! . Avast! It was
not clear from instructions. Blimey! . Begad! ."
"Be careful handlin' t' Atlas . . Aye aye! . Begad! Avast, me hearties, 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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