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Vintage Estes Nimbus Build
My next build from my vintage pile is the Estes Nimbus rocket. I hope to start next week on this build.
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Cool.
I was browsing over the old Estes catalogs I downloaded, and I've noticed that over the years, Estes recycles various designs, changing them a little, and releasing them again. I certainly recognize the nosecone, thats for sure. |
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That nose cone was first introduced in the early 80's on the Starship Nova.
The only kits that used it were the Starship Nova, the Nova Scout-ship, and the Nimbus.
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IIRC, Gordy made a nice balsa recreation or upscale of that cone a few years ago.
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He did make one in balsa. A real pain to turn on a lathe.
Here is link to his custom site. That nose cone is in the picture on the home page. http://roachwerksmachining.com.istemp.com/
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I can make more.
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