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Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 1 Parts (2011-06-23)

This is one of the three MicroMaxx kits I bought in a lot on EBAY. Here's all the parts: Like the ASP Micro Jayhawk, there is no balsa in the kit. The nose cone is hardwood and all fin and details ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 2 Fins (2011-06-24)

The nose cone was a little tight in the upper tube. It needed a little sanding for a better fit.   I took a few minutes to true it up, the sharp tip was a little out of round. No fault ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 3 Fin shaping (2011-06-25)

The coupler is cut in two. You'll only use 1/2 of the coupler in the build. The fins were gang sanded to be sure they were all the same size. This is all three of the upper fins on a sanding ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 4 Nose Weight (2011-06-26)

The Kevlar lead weight is tied to the split weight. The weight is crimped around the line. The half coupler holds the weight at the top of the upper body tube, beneath the nose cone shoulder. With ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 5 Gluing Fins (2011-06-27)

My build is a little out of sequence with the instructions. This kit has the smallest fin marking guide I've ever seen. Like other larger models, it's wrapped around the tube and the fin and lug ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 6 Gluing Fins (2011-06-27)

After the fins are lightly tacked in place, they are checked from the rear for correct spacing. A CA fillet is applied with a toothpick tip. Place a drop of CA on scrap paper. Dip the toothpick in ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 7 Tunnel (2011-06-28)

The thicker half round is cut to 2 1/4" long. Both ends are tapered as shown. It is glued 1/2" from the top of the upper tube. This half round tunnel is already contoured to fit the curvature of the ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 8 Paint - Oops! (2011-06-30)

When spraying, I'll apply light colors first, masking, then spray the darker colors. Three colors are used, yellow black and silver. My plan was to use gray primer and sand. Then white primer and ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 9 Paint and Kevlar (2011-07-01)

Did you ever have one of those builds where the paint just won't cooperate? After the problem with the silver fins: I wanted to lightly sand a few small raised spray bumps on the tunnel. I used some ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 10 Tiny Tim Booster (2011-07-02)

The other end of the clear tube is glued 3/4" in the lower Tiny Tim booster. I placed a wrap of tape at the 3/4" mark for a "stop". Some medium thickness CA was set in the booster tube and the clear ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 11 Tiny Tim Detail (2011-07-03)

The instructions recommend white glue to set the thin black supports in place. I used white glue for positioning only. Any white glue on the clear surface could easily be picked off with a toothpick ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal Build Part 12 Decals (2011-07-04)

The supplied decals were well thought out. The decals were a favorite part of the build and really add to the final detail. With the upper decal against the nose cone seam, it sets the lower ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: ASP Micro Wac Corporal FINISHED! (2011-07-05)

Did you ever have a kit where you've said to yourself: Stick a fork in it, it's done! This is really a great little kit, well designed by ASP. I just had too many painting problems, none of which ... [Read More]