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Number: FR008 |
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Borealis. A beautiful display of
dancing lights in the Northern sky, powered by the sun. Now also a beautiful ship powered
by the interstellar debris left in the wake of the formation of suns.
The Borealis model rocket kit is the newest jewel of a kit that
compliments a fleet of jewels from the folks at FlisKits.
Standing over 30" tall, her delicate mid-ship constructions and graceful tube fins
create a look that is a first in this long lived sport. The Borealis will make your fleet
of model rockets SHINE! |
The features of this
new kit are many and begins with the most unique set of laser cut parts
ever offered. Including fins, centering rings and even parts for two alignment jigs this
component packed set of parts give the Borealis her wondrous appearance. In addition to
the laser cut parts, the Borealis also features:
Ducted Ejection: No recovery wadding needed! The mid-ship section,
constructed from 3 thin tubes functions as a 14" long ejection baffle reaching all
the way up to the forward parachute compartment. Tube Fins: Not just any tube fins, but the largest ever
offered in a model rocket kit, for incredible stability and a wonder look too!
Alignment Jigs: Two different jigs that help make a complex assembly a
simple process.
NEW
PHOTO ESSAY
Having damaged my Borealis while transporting it to the field, I offer
you this photo essay of the repair. |
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Decals: A
new form of peel-n-stick decals made from 2 mil vinyl providing vibrant colors and a very
aggressive adhesive to keep them in place. Further, these stickers are contour cut to the
edge of the decal color so no cutting is required. Historically modelers have dis-liked
peel-n-stick decals, but we believe that this new style of material and printing process
will change this opinion.
Looks: We can't sit back and ignore the physical appearance of this kit
as a feature in and of itself. The stuff that interstellar dreams are made of, the
Borealis is truly a thing of beauty. We think that you will agree.If you have purchased a Borealis model rocket kit
and have read the story on the back of the kit cover art,
you can read the rest of this exciting story
by following this link!
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This image shows the complex laser cut sheet that comes with
each Borealis kit
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This image shows figure 9 from the instructions detailing the
assembly of one of the three fins that provide stability to this model.
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This image shows the assembled Borealis. Clicking on the
image will bring up a higher resolution version.
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Jim holds the original proto-type model, first displayed at
NARCON-2007. Click on the image for a larger version.
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