Star Wars Death Star

ESTES Model #2143

Description

Flying Star Wars replica of Death Star

Additional Information

• Length: 15.5″ with launch tube
• Diameter: 5″
• Weight: 3 oz.
• Recommended Motors:
  • B6-2, C5-3, C6-3
• Parts List
  • Death Star Foam Quarter With Laser Dish – 33177
  • Death Star Foam Quarters (3) – 33178
  • Green Adapter Rings (2) – 30164-2
  • Engine Mount Tube 20J – 30326-1
  • Red Tube Coupler 50C – 31184
  • Launch Lug Ring – 33177
  • Launch Lug Ring with Extension – 33177
  • Plastic Inserts (4) – 33177
  • Slotted Bod Tube 1000 – 31183
  • Body Tube 1000 – 31184
  • Engine Hook 2A – 35021
  • Die-Cut Balsa Fin Sheets (2) – 32980
  • Death Star Decal Sheet – 37737
  • Plastic Streamers (4) – 38274
  • Shock Cord (1/8″ x 18″) – 38374
  • Parachute (12″) – 35820
  • Shroud Lines (2) (72″) – 38237
  • Tape Ring Set (2) – 38407

Instructions

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Build History

• 06/30/2000 – Purchased Estes #2143 Star Wars Death Star from K-B Liquidators in Edinburg, IN for $1.67 (Retail $9.99)
• 12/30/1999 – Assembled engine mount. Cout out and sanded leading and trailing edges round. Glued the two body tubes together. Marked the launch lug line.
• 12/31/1999 – Glued engine mount to aft end of slotted body tube. Glued all four fins into slots. carefully aligned each one 90 degrees to the body tube. Filleted all fin joints.
• 10/31/2000 – Painted body tube, fins and launch lug with Krylon Gloss Black #1601.

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