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Re: Scale Weathering

Jack Hagerty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:33:17 GMT

I found it quite interesting that there were four X-Wings entered, one in each category (A, B, C and Team), all made from the NCR Kit. Each of them had

MLAS Data online

petealway@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:35 GMT

It seems that the gentleman at NASA who passed along the MLAS data I used has posted a blog describing building a model with links to some of the good data:

Re: Scale Weathering

kevinj73us — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:10:39 GMT

Only because the data that they used supported such weathering and battle damage. Jim specifically chose to model a factory fresh X-wing and found the data to

Re: Sport Scale compation

roketrik — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:50:59 GMT

... Those are good suggestions. Another idea to consider is to have a modified Sport Scale event where everyone builds the same kit (e.g. Estes Black Brant)

Re: Scale Weathering

roketrik — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:27:25 GMT

... There is no requirement in the Scale rules that the rocket is to be modeled as it appeared at the moment of launch. Therefore it can be modeled at any time

Re: Scale Weathering

Blake Goddard — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:53:16 GMT

My point in general still applies George. Besides, if you really want to get technical then all the reused parts are completely referbished before the next

Re: Scale Weathering

gcgassaway@... — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:59:19 GMT

... If its a rocket that flies only once, then of course make it factory fresh. <<<<< Problem is, "factory fresh" rockets usually do not get rolled out the

Re: Scale Weathering

fox_granit — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:10 GMT

Personally I look at it this way. It depends on the flight of the rocket. If it was a rocket that was used multiple times and was never repainted, then yes do

Re: Sport Scale compation

Mike Nowak — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:45 GMT

My suggestion is to make it low key and fun. Our section just starting hosting competition in the past year. There was an "initimidation" factor that needs

Re: Scale Weathering

Mike Nowak — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:06:55 GMT

To me the classic example is the Sandhawk, whose scale documentation is available from NARTS. There are two white cradle marks on the othewise red fuselage,

Re: Sport Scale compation

Jeff Graham — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:35 GMT

First I would enter a few events from other clubs and or be an apprentice judge at an event so you can get a feel for how things run. Jeff Graham

Re: Scale Weathering

John Boren — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:32 GMT

I just wanted to thank everyone that replied to my reqest for informtion. John Boren

Re: Scale Weathering

roketrik — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:12:08 GMT

... Generally speaking, the more precisely you model it, the better your score will be. For example, woodpeckers have been know to chip out holes in the Space

Re: Sport Scale compation

Ez2cDave@... — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:33:58 GMT

Mark, You should also join Contestroc. Dave Fitch **************************** In a message dated 11/5/2009 6:46:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

Sport Scale compation

Mark Hackler — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:46:45 GMT

Hello to all, I'm very new to scale rocket modeling. I really like it, I'm looking into what it takes to sponsor either a scale or sport scale event with my