Model Rocket Building Posts
New Estes Kit Instructions Posted (2012-08-20)Bryan B on YORF posted links to upcoming kit instructions on the Estes website. "The Centuri seems to have the PNC-50BB with nozzle so Black Brant III clones should be easier. It's also weird ... [Read More]
New Estes Products (2013-03-01)Here's two new re-issue up and down scales from Estes: MINI FAT BOY 2442 Skill Level 1 Length: 8.5 in (21.6 cm) Diameter: 1.64 in (42 mm) Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz (36.8 g) Laser cut wood fins, ... [Read More]
Estes Modeling Secrets (2013-11-15)Here's a great article from the September/October issue of Sport Rocketry. Mike Dorffler wrote this one in 1996. I always looked forward to the catalog "Tech Tips" and the MRN "Idea Box" page. ... [Read More]
Secrets of Estes Modeling, Part 1 (2014-12-18)In a blog comment, David Carllucy sent me the link to this article by Mike Dorffler telling how Estes builds their catalog models. This copy was in Sport Rocketry magazine but is worth r ... [Read More]
Original Goony Designs (2016-07-31)In a comment, Naoto Kimura reminded me of the Goonybird posts on YORF from 2007. CLICK HERE al packer Old Fogey Gooneybird Originals "A good friend of mine slipped the attached sketches under my ... [Read More]
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