Pictures of NightHawk upscale

I posted pics of a 1.25 upscale of the Astron NightHawk to a.b.m.r, if anyone is interested.
This was a super fun build. I had forgotten how much actual 'modeling' went into the construction of this bird. Hand launches like a dream... 70'+ flights from shoulder height. Once this darn rain stops, we'll see what it really does.
Next step is a 2.5 upscale... this will have a wingspan of 42". Heck, I might even have to paint that one....
Kevin O

Kevin OClassen wrote:
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Wow...
Ya probably should've built two of them while you were at it in case one flies away? <vbg>
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Andy

Kevin OClassen wrote:
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Ritz die stirred into nitrate dope is pretty light but you may have trouble with brush strokes. Jap tissue is also a good solution.
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Andy

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What's "Ritz die"? Is that the really fancy stuff, or the crumb(!)y stuff made by a tobacco company. me thinks you meant RIT dye?

Bob Kaplow wrote:
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It's a fine powder, made by grinding those famous Nabisco crackers into a fine "meal"; then mixing into your favorite clear paint/lacquer/dope.