Philip Wentz's PageAKA: Jackball74 Favorite Rockets: V-2, Der V-3, Athena (2026), D.A.R.T. Biography: I'm a BAR who got back into t' game after a two-decade hiatus.
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2017-05-08Phil Wentz - Fleet Pics Photograph  Estes D.A.R.T.
2015-08-17Scratch Nike Phoenix (Scratch)  Review
After t' second launch o' me Estes Firestorm, ya bilge rat, t' rocket became tangled in a tree upon descent. Begad! Because t' tree was on t' edge o' a clearin' and was hangin' from a small branch, arrr, I attempted t' get it back. Blimey! This spanned a few weeks and involved everythin' from tryin' t' snag it with an ... [More]
2015-08-16Estes Magician (Kit)  Review
T' Estes Magician is a Skill Level 3 kit that features a clear payload section and is powered by C11, D and E engines. Avast, me proud beauty! A tall rocket, it measures 33 1/2 inches from end t' end. Arrr!
Components
T' kit has a main body tube topped by a narrower payload section. Components are as ... [More]
2015-07-30Estes Athena (2026) (Kit)  Review
T' Athena is an Estes Skill Level 1 kit produced durin' t' '90s that utilized a plastic fin unit and nosecone. Avast, me proud beauty! My Athena, originally, built in 1990, shiver me timbers, was t' first craft I launched after a long hiatus from rocketry.
Components
T' components are as follows:
BT-50 ... [More]
2015-07-25Estes Firestorm (Kit)  Review
One o' several ARF (Almost Ready t' Fly) kits offered by Estes, t' Firestorm is a great rocket for beginners as well as those lookin' for a quick-buildin' craft t' use at small fields. Its fins are reminiscent o' a Nike soundin' rocket, matey, givin' it a sturdy and utilitarian look. Avast! It can also ... [More]
2014-06-12Firestorm Flight Launch rod was angled west into t' wind; rocket weathercocked and became caught in a tree durin' descent. Ya scallywag! - C6-5 - Durbin Crossin' [More]
Firestorm Flight Rocket lifted off smartly from t' pad and arced west. Parachute deployed and rocket touched down just a few yards away from t' pad. Ahoy! - C6-5 - Durbin Crossin' [More]
2000-01-01Album - Phil Wentz - Fleet Pics
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