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JumpJet 06-07-2018 12:02 PM

Two new Estes Kits Just Announced
 
Estes has just announced two new classic bring backs on their website.



https://www.estesrockets.com/coming-soon/


John Boren

Ltvscout 06-07-2018 12:50 PM

Nice! Keep 'em coming!

Jerry Irvine 06-07-2018 01:50 PM

What got my attention was the recommended motor list for the Black Brant III (BT-50).

Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (first launch), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 and C6-7

The one time I visited Estes I was toured by Mary Roberts and the kit line that day was doing Mean Machines. I saw the igniter machine in action. Was banned from the graphics department.

Mary launched a Big Bertha. :D

ghrocketman 06-07-2018 02:19 PM

The Black Brant III sounds good.
Could easily bash into a Black Brant IV which is much more interesting.

Mean Machine should be 29mm powered. Like that it now breaks down for transport.

tbzep 06-07-2018 02:43 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by ghrocketman
The Black Brant III sounds good.
Could easily bash into a Black Brant IV which is much more interesting.

Mean Machine should be 29mm powered. Like that it now breaks down for transport.

It broke down for transport the last time it was produced.

chrism 06-07-2018 04:21 PM

Two Thumbs Up!!

Jerry Irvine 06-07-2018 05:11 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by ghrocketman
The Black Brant III sounds good.
Could easily bash into a Black Brant IV which is much more interesting.

Mean Machine should be 29mm powered. Like that it now breaks down for transport.


http://v-serv.com/usr/kits/meanmach6.htm

:D

Newbomb Turk 06-07-2018 05:56 PM

Black Brant III?

Oh-my-God, Becky!

Yes, please!

Fuse Eh! 06-28-2018 01:35 PM

Good day, eh!
 
The Black Brant III? That's great news! Too bad Estes won't ship kits directly to Canadian customers; it might be awhile before I can get my hands on a couple of them this side of "the world's longest undefended border" if our current little "trade war" goes ballistic. ;)

bernomatic 06-28-2018 06:00 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ltvscout
Nice! Keep 'em coming!

Well Scott, I hold you personally responsible for one of the greatest rockets not being re-released. The Andromeda was one of the leading rockets to replace the SST in the header. Due to inaction, we may never see this exceptional rocket in its Estes's dressing again. :mad:


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