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 Rocketry Product: Centuri - Bandito {Kit} (5007, KA-7) [1972-1981]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Build Part 1 Fins (2013-11-28)

I recently released a new carded model PDF for a downsized Centuri BANDITO. The big Bandito design feature were the wedge fins. This build does require some extra care, especially when forming ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Build Part 2 Fins (2013-11-29)

After "soft folding" to be sure your crease is right down the center line, burnish the fold using the back end of a Sharpie to make a sharp crease. Your wedge fin should look like the inset ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Build Part 3 Body Tube Skin (2013-11-30)

The 24 lb. print body tube skin is cut to size. Look for the small tic marks on the outside. The color bands are oversize on purpose for full coverage at the joint seam. Be sure your hands are ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Build Part 4, Wedge Fin Forming (2013-12-01)

The original Centuri kit had an engine retaining ring around the main tube. The wedge fins had a notch that fit over the ring. This downscale version has a simulated retaining ring made from card ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Build Part 5, Wedge Fin Gluing (2013-12-02)

The fins will revert to the shape shown at the top. You'll want them in the sharp wedge shown at the bottom inset. Run your burnisher over the upper 2/3 of the leading edge. The glued tab ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Build Part 6, Lug & Chrome Trim (2013-12-03)

If you haven't done so already, glue the paper cover onto the launch lug. The lug is glued right above the retaining ring centered between two fins. This version of the Bandito was drawn to ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Carded BANDITO Finished (2013-12-05)

This is the look I was going for, the Bandito I saw in the Centuri catalog. The Bandito is longer than it looks in the catalog. The logo wasn't shown in the catalog picture but a decal was ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Model Profile OOP Centuri BANDITO (2010-10-06)

Here's a classic I never got around to building the first time around: The Centuri BANDITO Kit #KA-7 was available from 1972 through 1981. The model's main design feature were the long, ... [Read More]

Wayne Hill's Blog: Centuri Bandito Paper Downscale (2013-10-24)

  Another great paper clone from Chris Michielssen ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Model Profile - Estes Vostok, Kit #1272 (2015-01-05)

  Here's a rare one, the Estes Russian Vostok. It was only available for two years, 1975 and 76. The instructions are on the Ninfinger website. CLICK HERE It was 19.75" tall and BT-55 ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: For Patreon Members - Available Carded Model PDFs! (2020-08-03)

Here's a list of Carded Model (Downscale) PDFs available to Patreon Members - Decal PDFs will be on a upcoming post DOWNSCALE CARDED MODELS Centuri Astro 1.pdf    (BT-5 size) Centuri ... [Read More]