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Scott_650 12-13-2018 06:46 AM

New Addition to Estes “Coming Soon” List
 
New addition to the Estes “Coming Soon” page at estesrockets.com - the Mini Mean Machine. https://www.estesrockets.com/coming...-mean-machinetm

tbzep 12-13-2018 07:09 AM

Looks like the original Mini Mean Machine had an affair with Blue Bird Zero. :eek:

Jerry Irvine 12-13-2018 02:28 PM

It's an improvement.

Newbomb Turk 12-13-2018 03:54 PM

I note the description says it comes with a 12 inch chute, but the tech specs say 9 inch chute. The parts picture shows a 9 inch chute.

tbzep 12-14-2018 07:32 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Newbomb Turk
I note the description says it comes with a 12 inch chute, but the tech specs say 9 inch chute. The parts picture shows a 9 inch chute.

If the new kit has the same dimensions as the old one, 9" is plenty.

BTW, if anyone decides to paint it black like the original, make it separate at the half way point. It will warp badly in the sun just like it's big brother. If you don't, just slightly cant the fins and rename it "The Wobbler". ;)

Newbomb Turk 12-14-2018 10:21 AM

Half my fleet is named The Wobbler.

The Wobbler I, The Wobbler II,...

JumpJet 12-14-2018 10:44 AM

Quote:
It will warp badly in the sun just like it's big brother.



The exact reason why the original Mean Machine and the Mini Mean Machine are no longer black.



John Boren

Shreadvector 12-14-2018 11:47 AM

We need an Atlas-Agena scale model....


https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-m...ndians-in-space


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas-Agena

LeeR 12-14-2018 12:00 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shreadvector
We need an Atlas-Agena scale model....


I had forgotten what it looks like. That would be an attractive model rocket.

OK, make that 2 votes for Atlas-Agena.

Jerry Irvine 12-14-2018 12:34 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by JumpJet
The exact reason why the original Mean Machine and the Mini Mean Machine are no longer black.
John Boren
Paint it white?


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