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Estes - Screamin' Mimi (2185) [2003-2006]

Manufacturer:Estes
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Contributed by Andy Miller

Estes Screamin' Mimi

Brief:
The Screamin' Mimi is a single stage rocket with 18" plastic chute, 24mm motor mount, and four whistles.

Construction:
The kit includes one single body tube, 4 fins, four whistle fins, four whistles, and a nose cone. The motor mount is 24mm. I added 18 inches to the (too) short elastic shock cord.

The instructions were well written and with good illustrations--better than some I've seen in the past. I sort of built parts here or there out of order, but that's me and it would have worked just as well if I had followed the instructions. As for building, Estes calls this a skill level two kit. It may be, but the Screamin' Mimi is one of the more challenging skill level two kits I've seen due to the 8 fins and the resulting painting/masking problems.

On the upside, the fins were cut so well they fell out of the sections, the nose cone was a good fit, and everything fit together perfectly. I used the recommended wood glue and model glue, so it all went together in less than a days work.

Finishing:
The paint scheme of red fins and silver body tube got a little difficult due to the amount of masking required because of the eight fins and the small area between them. If you exercise patience it isn't too hard to do. The decals were a cinch though, just peel and stick. No problems.

Construction Rating: 4 out of 5

Flight:
Have yet to fly it, will let you know when I do.

Recovery:
I altered the shock cord because the short piece of elastic included wasn't nearly long enough,I added 600 lb nylon shock cord to the elastic.

Flight Rating: 4 out of 5

Summary:
This really is a good build as everything fits together perfectly and the cool look should be a hit at our launches.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

    Flight Log

    DateRocket NameMotor(s)AltitudeNotes
    2003-01-12Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Nice first flight, heard a faint whistle after burnout. One whistle tube slightly dented. Very...
    2003-01-26Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Very nice flight, straight up. No damage.
    2003-01-26Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Came off the pad in a cruise missile fashion. Out of the 600-700 feet it probably could of...
    2003-02-08Jamie Clay's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Replaced the parachute, made sure the sirens were functioning and got a stable launch BUT no...
    2003-03-01Jamie Clay's Estes Screamin' MimiE30-7- With more power, got the Mimi to make a little noise. Even had on-board video to capture the...
    2003-03-15Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Great flight, whistled nice, landed on a road and sustained just a minor nick in one fin.
    2003-03-16Jason Vennard's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Nice straight boost even in winds. After motor burn out could hear the whistles clearly. Good...
    2003-04-12James Reyome's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Perfect motor, and yes, Mimi did in fact scream, but only audibly after burnout. One of the...
    2003-04-26Chan Stevens's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3-
    2003-05-17Jason Vennard's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Ejection on the money this time, nice flight and recovery on 16 nylon chute. Whistles again could...
    2003-05-31James Reyome's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Never cleared the rod. Heck, it never BUDGED. With the odd fin configuration of this bird one...
    2003-06-07Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-5- Nice flight. The 5 second delay was actually perfect, chute popped just as the rocket started to...
    2003-06-07Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Excellent flight, nice straight boost, deployment and landing just a short distance away from the...
    2003-10-04Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Nice straight flight. Nice whistle too. Recovered close by. No damage.
    2004-01-25Donald Besaw's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Very nice flight. I heard the whistles very clearly after motor burnout. Moderate walk for...
    2004-04-05David Henry's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Nice flight - fun to hear the whistle. Minor parachute damage, easily repaiable in the field.
    2004-04-18Dwayne Surdu-Miller's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-7- Perfect straight boost. Could here the whistles briefly, just after boost phase, very cool. Some...
    2004-05-31Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Maiden flight, no whistle.
    2004-05-31Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Not much whistle.
    2004-06-20Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Small whistle after burnout
    2004-07-01Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Very disappointed in this first flight, it made no sound ona D12-3.
    2004-07-11Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Second flight of the day is nice and straight and I think I heard a whistle after motor burn.
    2004-07-24Jason Vennard's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Another nice flight. D12 is the motor for this one. Whistles after motor burn out. Recovered under...
    2004-08-08Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3-
    2004-08-08Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Tangled shockcord. Safe recovery
    2004-09-25David Logan's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Good flight but kind of low, could hear the whistles after burnout. Recovered about 100 yards down...
    2004-11-20Frank DeAngelo's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Flew very straight and true. People at the launch heard the whistles. Used Kevlar shock cord and...
    2005-01-21Andrew Grippo's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- No screaming from this Mimi with this motor, maybe next time when I load a D12 into it. Flew very...
    2005-02-13Stuart Prillaman's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Lost two fins on accent, caused slight veer, slight wistle. Soft landing about 200 yards away.
    2005-02-13Scott Hauff's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Perfectly straight flight although we could not hear the whistles over the engines....Close...
    2005-02-21Scott Hauff's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Nice straight flight. Again, did not hear whistles over engine. Close recovery on stock parachute....
    2005-03-18Andrew Grippo's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- No screaming from this Mimi again. Will have to try a Estes E motor next time and see if more...
    2005-07-03Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Nice take off but drifts into tall weeds in swamp area. Was able to just reach the chute and...
    2005-07-03Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- No noise or anything on a C11 but it lands close.
    2005-07-04Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Someone said they heard it a little at apogee.
    2005-07-04Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-5- Another nice but quite flight on a C engine.
    2005-07-17Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3-
    2005-07-31Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD11-9- Very interesting flight with a 9 second delay. Thank God otherwise it would have drifted onto...
    2005-08-27Andrew Grippo's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-7- This motor and delay combination gave the rocket enough power to let everyone to briefly hear the...
    2006-03-11Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-7- Interesting flight on an old D12-7, lands close, no problems.
    2006-03-11Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-7- Another good flight on a very long delay engine, lands close.
    2006-03-11Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Nice flight but no sound.
    2006-04-22Jason Vennard's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Perfect flight, straight up and ejection at apogee, recovered fine under 15 nylon chute, could...
    2006-04-22Jason Vennard's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Another nice flight, good and straight on the boost and ejection right at apogee, recovery fine...
    2006-04-22Dave Brunsting's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Didn't hear the whistles although it was a great flight.
    2006-05-07Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3- Nice high flight, someone heard is make a noise right before ejection.
    2006-05-07Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Another good flight but short delay, rocket still going up when it ejected. No damage to rocket...
    2006-05-07Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- This rocket goes good on a C11-3. Seems almost as high as a D12.
    2006-05-07Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Another good flight on a C11. These engines are alot louder than the D12.
    2006-09-30Chris Muir's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Had to work hard to hear the scream.
    2006-09-30Chris Muir's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Got the faint scream on a recording of the flight.
    2007-04-28Andrew Grippo's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-7- Nice flight, landed in parking lot in front of theater.
    2007-07-01Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Second flight of the day for this rocket is fine, lands close.
    2007-07-01Joe Cacciatore's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Nice flight on a C11-3, I still don't hear anything.
    2007-07-22 Steve Lindeman's Screamin' MimiD12-5- Nice lift off the pad. Sorry to say I didn't here it whistle nor did anyone else at the launch...
    2007-11-03Ron Mahinske's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Went up about 700'. No sound.
    2007-11-03Ron Mahinske's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3- Went up about 300'. Nice flight.
    2007-11-04Ron Mahinske's Estes Screamin' MimiD21-7- Went up about 1000'. Still no sound. Used a motor adapter made from a used Estes D12 case. I am...
    2008-05-03Tim Bearden's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5- Could slightly hear the whistles screem. Came down hard, but survived.
    2008-07-06Dwayne Surdu-Miller's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-7- Used longer shock cord. High straight boost and coast, no spin. Weak whistle going up. Sideways...
    2008-08-29Andrew Grippo's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5-
    2008-10-12Ron Mahinske's Estes Screamin' MimiE15-7- Went straight up, 1000'+, Broke the rubber band on ejection, body came down horizontal, minor...
    2008-11-16Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5-
    2009-05-03Kyle Hancock's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-3-
    2010-04-17Tim Bearden's Estes Screamin' MimiD12-5-
    2010-06-19 Steve Lindeman's Disco-TronE9-4- My second attemp at launching this rocket. Even with bigger engine (maiden flight was on D12-5),...
    2010-07-03Andrew Grippo's Estes Screamin' MimiC11-3-

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