Estes V3

Estes - Der V-3 {Kit} (1970) [1987-1989]

Contributed by Brian Mardirosain

Diameter: 2.60 inches
Length: 24.00 inches
Manufacturer: Estes
Skill Level: 2
Style: Military
(Contributed - by Brian Mardirosain)

Rocket PicIntroduction:
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.

Rocket PicFirst 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.

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  • Estes Der V3 By Frank Casey (July 11, 2008)

    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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