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2012-05-20Maxi Alpha III Flight Aerotech E15-4 - Club Field [More]
G-Force Flight Windy, but great flight. - Aerotech G64-4 - Club Field [More]
2012-05-19Estes Patriot #0652 Flight Great flight - Estes D12-3 - Club Field [More]
G Force Flight Perfect flight in windy conditions. - Aerotech G64-4 - Club Field [More]
Mini Red Max Flight Estes A10-3T - Club Field [More]
Der Red Max Flight Estes C6-3 - Club Field [More]
Estes Goblin Flight Great flight. - Estes D12-5 - Club Field [More]
Aerotech Initiator Flight Got some great altitude, nice flight. - Estes G40-7 Single Use - Club Field [More]
2012-05-06Big Bertha Flight Estes C6-3 - Club Field [More]
Big Bertha Flight Estes C6-3 - Club Field [More]
2010-12-12Estes Super Alpha (Kit)  Review
Brief: An upscaled version of the classic Alpha that flies on standard Estes 18mm engines. Almost 20 inches tall, this rocket reaches heights of 600 feet.
Construction: Balsa Nose Cone, Laser cut Balsa Fins, card stock centering rings, engine hook, BT-60 body tube, and Waterslide Decals
The... [More]
2010-04-20Quest Lil Grunt (Kit)  Review
Brief: The Quest 'Lil Grunt is 17 inches tall, the kit features a plastic nose cone, laser-cut balsa
fins and a rugged 24mm diameter motor mount. Flights with a D12-5 will go to almost 1,600 feet. The 'Lil Grunt is
designed to recover on a big 3"x36" fabric streamer.... [More]
2010-04-06Estes Mini Max (Kit)  Review Brief: The Estes Mini Max is a smaller version based on the BT-50 of the Estes classic Der Red Max. The Mini Max is designed with a 13mm motor mount making it powered by Estes mini engines, and can reach altitudes in excess of 300 feet. As designed, recovery is accomplished with the included... [More]
2009-12-01Scratch Lil' Ivan Upscale (Scratch)  Review
(Contributed - by John Bergsmith - 12/01/09)
Brief:
The Lil' Ivan was originally a kit from Centuri, but now produced by Semroc. For whatever reason it's been a favorite
of mine and I wanted a larger version. This version upscales to a BT-80 for a scaling factor of 1.61 for a design... [More]
2009-07-16New Way Space Models SquareOne (Kit)  Review
Brief:
Inspired by the classic Estes kits of the late 70's and early 80's, this sleek explorer is the flagship kit from New
Way Space Models. Basically the main thing that separates this rocket from the rest is the square body and nose cone.
It's different, and it certainly gets the... [More]
New Way Space Models 4 Square (Kit) Review
Brief:
Inspired by the classic Estes kits of the late 70's and early 80's, this sleek explorer is the flagship kit from New
Way Space Models. Basically the main thing that separates this rocket from the rest is the square body and nose cone.
It's different, and it certainly gets the... [More]
2009-06-08Estes Crossbow SST (Kit)  Review
Brief:
Estes labels the Crossbow has a basic builder series, simple to glue and paint, Intergalactic Cruiser, and flies up
to 1600 feet. Overall it's a neat looking rocket when completed.
Construction:
The nose cone included is balsa which is a welcome change over the plastic cone. The... [More]
2009-03-27Semroc Brighton (Kit)  Review
Brief:
The Brighton is an upscaled version of the Estes Ranger. The kit features four different interchangeable motor mount
options: 4x18mm cluster, 3x24mm cluster, single 29mm, or single 24mm using a 29/24 adapter. The Brighton includes a
baffle system to protect the recovery parachute... [More]
2009-02-24Scratch Upscale Der Red Max - 159% (Scratch)  Review
(Contributed - by John Bergsmith - 02/24/09)
Brief:
This is a 159% upscale of the popular Estes kit Der Red Max. This is a simple to build rocket that performs very well
on the 24mm reloads available today. All the parts are readily available as well including the... [More]
Madcow Rocketry Mozzie (Kit)  Review
Brief:
The Mozzie is an upscale looking Mosquito so it naturally has a classic familiar look. The Madcow kits that I've
built in the passed all have contained top quality materials and the Mozzie was no exception.
Construction:
The kit includes the following components:
Balsa nose... [More]
2008-11-12FlisKits Avalear (Kit)  Review
Brief:
The Avalear is the 2008 NEMROC 2008 commemorative kit. The design features two main fins that have finlets attached.
The kit named after Glen Avalear, a long time friend of Jim Flis that unfortunately passed away.
Construction:
The kit includes a nice balsa nose cone, and a nice... [More]
2008-11-11Estes The Bat (Kit)  Review
Brief:
Estes The BAT has a unique fin design, and some really cool bat decals. This is a skill level 1 design that is very
easy to clone and the design performs very well. Combined with the trademarked black color scheme, it's just one cool
looking rocket.
Construction:
All materials... [More]
2008-10-08Squirrel Works Pie In The Sky (Kit)  Review Brief: An easy to build odd-roc that can be built and painted in about 30 minutes. It's a high drag disc design that features tumble recovery. It makes a perfect small fields rocket.
Construction: It would be extremely difficult to find a more simple rocket to assemble. The design features a... [More]
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