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2011-04-03

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pERFECT! 34 SECOND DURATION - C11-3 - Cenjars [More]

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C11-3 - Cenjars [More]

2010-04-16

Scratch Starchaser (Scratch)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 04/16/10) Brief: Scaled down "scratch" built version of original estes model, which was a representation of the Starchaser Industries entry in the Ansari X-PRIZE competition, the Thunderstar. I opted to go with 13mm 2-engine cluster. ... [More]

2010-03-07

Scratch Cup of Joe Upscale (Scratch)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 03/07/10) Brief: This is an upscale 2+ x's, of the "Cup of Joe" saucer, for the 2010 EMRR challenge. (I realize this is scratch built) Construction: 1 - Empty Cool Whip container 1 - 4" BT20 1 - Soda straw 1 - Spent... [More]

2009-09-14

Scratch Gooney Zero (Scratch)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 09/14/09) Brief: This is a scratchbuilt anti-zipper design with interchangeable MMT/fin assemblies. Construction: Main BT with payload and 3 fin design. It is anti-zipper and can change from a single motor to a 3-motor cluster in only a minute!... [More]

2009-08-27

Estes Spaceman Spiff (Kit)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 08/27/09) Brief: 3-parallel staged Bullpup 12 Ds powered by 18mm motors. Modifications: After several cataclysmic failures, I can tell you a challenging rocket to build and a fun rocket to fly. Best suggestion I have is to "stack" several... [More]

2009-07-12

FlisKits Tiddlywink (Kit)

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Brief: MicroMaxx helicopter duration rocket. Construction: 1 small BT, 3 fins/helo blades, motor taped in BT, small nosecone glued on a shaft. BT is slid up on locking pins that are mounted on each blade. Instructions were straightforward and somewhat easy to follow if you read... [More]

2009-04-19

Scratch Transkelion (Scratch)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 04/19/09) Brief: This is my box o' parts entry. Single stage rocket with small cargo bay and parachute recovery. (Parts were sent to me, all but DVD and medicine bottle, which were "bonus parts.)" Construction: Because I was working with... [More]

Quest Zenith II (Kit)

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Brief: This is a two-staged payload rocket. I highly recommend streamer recovery in 2-stage configuration. Flies on A-C engines. Construction: The parts include: 1 bodytube, 1 red plastic payload section. 3 fins per stage, 18mm engine mounts, with hook. Kevlar® shock cord... [More]

2009-03-21

Scratch Jupiter II (Scratch)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 03/21/09) Brief: 11 "Finned" rocket that can be launched on a single "E" or staged (D12-0, D12-3) with a parachute recovery. Prototype: I built a protoype of my choice of rockets for the EMRR "Rockets of the Future." I... [More]

2009-03-02

Modification Saturn V (Modification)

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Brief: After my Saturn crashed, I've made what I call critical changes which may be helpful in other models. 1) baffle ejection 2) wider, heavier "parachute tube" 3) created a separation in middle of that tube for faster chute deployment 4) 1-2% increase in "clear auxilary fins," made... [More]

2009-01-27

Estes Excelsior Stellar Transport (Kit)

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(Contributed - by Glenn Roth - 01/27/09) Brief: I combined components of two rockets for my creation I call: Excelsior Stellar Transport. What's unique about Excelsior is made from a Quest Quasar and Estes Cosmic Cobra. It has a "flow thru" body with motor and parachute in the... [More]

2008-08-08

Estes The Dude (Kit)

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Brief: This is a large rocket that uses a mylar balloon as its airframe (like a blimp), is powered by a 24mm motor, and recovers by parachute. Construction: There is no body tube or payload, just an inflatable mylar balloon, and 4 fins. It uses a right angle motor mount for chute and... [More]

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