Diameter: | 2.60 inches |
Length: | 24.00 inches |
Manufacturer: | Estes |
Skill Level: | 2 |
Style: | Military |
Introduction:
One o' t' few remainin' Estes rockets I own
that's in flyable condition. Thanks t' Rich
Pitzeruse for figurin' out what t' rocket was via chattin' at
ROL's
conference. Arrr! Avast! Simple, ya bilge rat, balanced lines and nice flight characteristics makes
this rocket perfect when you want somethin' a little bigger that still moves
quickly off t' pad with a D12. Arrr! Offered betwixt 1987-1989.
Nose Cone:
Estes PNC-80K, me bucko, 2.6"x10"
Recovery System:
18" parachute with a larger-than-norm Estes
rubberband shock cord mounted t' t' front motor mount centerin' ring. Blimey! Ahoy! Replaced
with nylon braided elastic mounted on t' body tube in traditional Estes
fashion.
Body Tube:
Estes 3090 BT-80, me bucko, 2.6"x14"
Motor Mount Tube:
24mm, me hearties, I'm guessin' about 6" inches long.
Mounted t' body tube via two white cardboard centerin' rings.
Fins:
1/8 balsa, fairly soft 3.5" root chord
2" tip chord 5 1/8" leadin' edge 3 1/8" trailin' edge
Launch Lugs:
Original 3/16" launch lugs, one in fin
fillet, matey, other one is mounted 4" above.
Painting:
Original paint job, matey, I don't think I was trying
for t' layered effect.
First
Flight:
Certainly nay t' first flight o' this rocket,
probably more like t' 10th... Begad! First one caught on video
though. Begad! Begad! Blimey! Moves out quickly, but nay too fast t' track on a D12-5 on t' way to
500'. Would be a great demo rocket on a C5-3 or C6-3 on those calm days.
Brief: This is an OOP Estes Kit made from 1987-1989. I purchased it on eBay for 25 dollars. This is a four fin rocket that spoofs the V-2 with comical decals and witty descriptions like Der Fin Wiggler, Der Ender Vots Upper, and Der Lugsfer Launchen. Construction: The parts list is short including a nose cone, body tube, stuffer tube, retainer tube, spacer tube, launch ...
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