Comrades:

Does anyone know of an aftermarket 4" tubing that is the same ID and OD dimensions as the 4" tubing in a Mega Red Max? I need a 24" length.

Estes doesn't seem to have any on their website.

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I have several non-Estes tubes I got from a friend, both LOC, I thought). One fits great, the other is too tight. One may be an Apogee tube, since both od us have visited Apogee, and I think he bought a tube. Apogee might confirm the whether their tube fits the MDRM nose cone.

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Unlike the other Estes Pro Series body tubes, Estes tube for the Mega Der Max has the same dimension as the LOC 3.90" tubing.

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Mike Toelle

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Looks like it is on stock at Estes in the 20.75 length

https://estesrockets.com/product/08...tted-body-tube/

-Bob

There it is, again. When I placed an order a few days ago, it was not listed. Oddly, instead of listing as Out of Stock, these items just disappear. The 4” MDRM nosecone was listed, and I ordered another, but it also has disappeared a few times.

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Lee Reep
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Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Super X-Ray
In the Paint Shop: Farside-X, Tiger Shark, Super Goblin
Last Completed: Semroc Squire

As other have mentioned. The LOC 4 inch tubes fit the nosecone perfect. I prefer the LOC tube as it feels a bit sturdier than the Estes piece.

With the thicker tube, how noticeable is the narrower shoulder on the NC?

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Not noticeable at all IMO.

Well, guys,

The answer is the Apogee AT-98 tubing. While slightly thicker-walled. the outside diameter is a perfect match. Unfortuantely, the tubing is only available in 18" lengths. The MDRM nose cone fits well and, after sanding the seam slightly, is more or less ready to go.

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NAR 79743
NARTrek Silver
SAM 062

Awaiting First Launch: Aero-Dart; Tomahawk 12; Tomahawk 9; Paiute; Tomahawk 7; Rescue Aerobees(2); Timm Arcas; Sonda II; Nike-Ram (2); Centuri Screaming Eagle
Finishing: Zooch Saturn V; Alway/Nau BioArcas
Repair/Rescue:
On the Bench:
Dream Stage: 1/39.37 R-7; 1/10 SA-2