There are a lot of interesting Estes kits from the 1980’s that only appeared in either one or two catalogs. Also, a lot of these are difficult to clone because of unique plastic parts.

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'Til next time,

Mike Toelle

NAR 31692 L1

SAM 0373

Sirius Rocketry has cast polyurethane resin duplicates of the plastic parts used in Estes' Space Transporter America and other such short-lived kits (and not only Estes'). They are part of Sirius Rocketry's "Moldin' Oldies" line (see: https://www.siriusrocketry.biz/isho...s-and-parts-26/ ). Also, they can and do make resin duplicates of more such parts than are shown on their "Moldin' Oldies" page (they've cast them for me).

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I’ve used and still have a few Moldin Oldies cones in reserve but the ones I need the most have been out of stock for a couple of years now at Sirius.

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4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

NAR# 94042
SAM# 0078

Annette Sostarich (e-mail: info@thegizmologist.com ), and known as "Space Crafter"--that's her store's name--on Ebay (see: https://www.ebay.com/str/spacecrafter ), is an experienced maker of 3D printed model rocket motor parts. I have bought several 3D printed nose cones, transition sections, and fin units (including custom-made scale ones) from her. She isn't interested in making complete model rocket kits, but she is happy to make 3D printed parts--including at volume discounts--for individuals, and for other folks who wish to make complete kits.

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http://www.lulu.com/product/cd/what...of-2%29/6122050
http://www.lulu.com/product/cd/what...of-2%29/6126511
All of my book proceeds go to the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre www.northcotehorses.com.
NAR #54895 SR

I finished up the first of 3 I received, the Attack Craft Orion. Great kit quality. The fins were the wrong size but I did not realize till the decals were to go on. No worries, I trimmed them and it looks great. Rick is going to send a replacement with correct size fins, which is very appreciated. Started on the Orion already. Looking forward to the Rigel-3 kits when they are ready.

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Gone crazy after returning
Build floor: Estes Pro Series Jayhawk, Estes Vigilante

In paint:

Ready for 1st flight: Custom Rockets Bullet, Semroc/Centuri Renegade, Semroc Laser X, Estes Beta Launch Vehicle, MPC Flare Patriot, Estes Nimbus, Estes SR-71, Estes Nebulon Warrior, Semroc Ruskie, Estes Nike -X, Estes Mini-Shuttle Clone. Estes Renegade, Estes Big Red Max, Estes Phoenix, Fliskits Shadowlord, Custom Rockets SAM-X, thanks Texas Winds and rain.
Austin TX

I'm looking forward to that Rigel 3 kit as well.
Hope it comes sooner than later.
I may go 24mm in the Rigel 3 booster; it's big enough to be able to handle a 24mm booster and the C11 provides much more kick than anything currently available in 18mm.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, and HAVOC !

If you are going 24mm on the booster, go 24mm on the upper stage as well. boosters that can use a C11-0 need to either be taped the upper stage motor or vented to ensure upper stage ignition ignition.

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'Til next time,

Mike Toelle

NAR 31692 L1

SAM 0373

If I go that route, it would be vented.
The Comanche-3 works fine without venting or taping and that is 24 to 18mm.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, and HAVOC !