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Old 06-18-2011, 08:40 PM
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Default Status of PNC-55AO: Is production resumed?

Does anyone know if this cone is being used in the current Estes line up or have they emerged in the assortment pack by Estes again? Last I remembered there were slowly disappearing, but I know that never lasts for too long. I like the plastic for some projects. If anyone has a lead, it would be much appreciated.
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Old 06-18-2011, 09:41 PM
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Does anyone know if this cone is being used in the current Estes line up or have they emerged in the assortment pack by Estes again? Last I remembered there were slowly disappearing, but I know that never lasts for too long. I like the plastic for some projects. If anyone has a lead, it would be much appreciated.

The Photon Probe and Photon Disruptor both use a balsa BNC-55AO, so I'm assuming they aren't producing them right now. JumpJet would know for sure, though.
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I believe this cone is being used in the Air Commnader two stage kit but since I am currently at home I can not confirm this.



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I believe this cone is being used in the Air Commnader two stage kit but since I am currently at home I can not confirm this.



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I believe this cone is being used in the Air Commnader two stage kit but since I am currently at home I can not confirm this.



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from the illustration and the specs on the website, I'd say it is very close to the pnc55AO. Nothing says for sure that it is a plastic nose cone, but given the Super Alpha situation, I guess it's a safe bet. In which case, wonderful!

I'll harp like a broken record here and say I hope we can also get the original shaped pnc-50K, pnc-50Y, and hope for a reissued pnc-50X
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from the illustration and the specs on the website, I'd say it is very close to the pnc55AO. Nothing says for sure that it is a plastic nose cone, but given the Super Alpha situation, I guess it's a safe bet. In which case, wonderful!

I'll harp like a broken record here and say I hope we can also get the original shaped pnc-50K, pnc-50Y, and hope for a reissued pnc-50X


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Old 06-19-2011, 12:23 PM
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go to www.estesrockets.com and search for 'air commander'
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Old 06-19-2011, 09:39 PM
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go to www.estesrockets.com and search for 'air commander'

Huh, this rocket is reminiscent of a Sea Strike D...
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A little bit longer and a half an ounce heavier, and more "Centuri" styled. But yea, pretty much like a Sea Strike "D".
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I believe this cone is being used in the Air Commnader two stage kit but since I am currently at home I can not confirm this.



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John,
Whatever you can provide on the matter is greatly appreciated.
I would like to get more than a few of these cones, if indeed they are produced for current or soon- to- be kits.
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