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the mole 09-17-2018 06:08 PM

Little joe 1 comming soon
 
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007255 - Little Joe 1
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Quick Overview
Skill Level 3
OCTOBER ARRIVAL! 1/34th scale model. A "must-have" add to your scale rocket collection.

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007255 - Little Joe 1 Description
Skill Level 3
The Little Joe booster was the first rocket designed solely for manned spacecraft qualifications and to measure critical parameters at higher altitudes. The Estes 1/34th scale Little Joe stands almost 18” tall and launches to 400’ on a C6-5 engine. Other features include a plastic Mercury capsule and engine nozzles, precision laser cut balsa and printed card-stock fins, high quality waterslide decals and a colorful 15” parachute for “safe reentry.” The Little Joe 1 will soon be in stock for an exciting holiday gift that every Rocketeer will want to build and proudly display.
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Technical Specifications
Skill Level 3
Length: 17.62 in. (44.75 cm)
Diameter: 2.34 in. (59.43 mm)
Estimated Weight: 3.2 oz. (90.7 g)
Laser cut Wood and Printed cardstock Fins, Waterslide Decals, 15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: B6-4 (first launch), C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 400 ft. (122 m)

5x7 09-17-2018 08:55 PM

I hope someone offers a 3d printed part to replace the capsule adapter shroud, that would improve the durability and finish.

MarkB. 09-17-2018 10:10 PM

Like this?

https://www.shapeways.com/product/X...&li=marketplace

Little Joe would have launched porthole capsules.

rocket.aero 09-17-2018 10:39 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkB.
Little Joe would have launched porthole capsules.


LJ-5A and LJ-5B used centerline window ("big window") capsules, just like those flown on all of the manned Mercury missions from Grissom on.

LJ-5 used a porthole window capsule, and can be modeled with reasonable accuracy using the parts of the forthcoming Estes kit.

James

MarkB. 09-18-2018 07:42 AM

Fair enough,

Then here's the window version:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/T...tionId=60751280

This stuff is nice. I worked with him on resizing a Mercury tower for the old K-41 that also fits the larger of the two Dr. Zooch kits. Shop his stuff, some of it's a little pricey, but its super accurate. For what it's worth, the prices have started coming down. . . .

the mole 09-18-2018 08:06 AM

How about this one?

https://www.shapeways.com/product/3...tionId=56032218

Scott_650 09-18-2018 11:07 AM

Explorer Aquarius...
 
...is on the “Coming Soon” page as well.

https://www.estesrockets.com/coming...orer-aquariustm

rraeford 10-05-2018 06:06 AM

Is this available anywhere yet? Someone is doing a build thread of it on FB. Are they beta testing?

tbzep 10-05-2018 07:10 AM

AC Supply still shows the Little Joe coming in October and the 2157 Saturn V in November.

jeffyjeep 10-05-2018 08:21 AM

I’m drooling!


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