Estes - (Astron) Ranger (K-6 or #1206) Gallery

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes - (Astron) Ranger (K-6 or #1206) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes - (Astron) Ranger (K-6 or #1206) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Baby Bertha: #1261
Estes: (Astron) Big Bertha: K-23 or #1223
Estes: Big Bertha: #1948
Estes: Mini Bertha: TK-03 or #0803
Estes: (Astron) Ranger: K-6 or #1206
Estes: Super Big Bertha: #2018
Estes: Super Big Bertha: #2165
McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW): Micro Big Bertha: #297
McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW): MMX Ranger: #226
(Estes) Model Rocket News: Big Bertha: #13
Thrustline: Ranger: TACL-026



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

[JAL3]

Estes (Astron) Ranger (K-6 or #1206) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Astron Ranger Also known as: Ranger

NUMBER: K-6 or #1206

Introduced: 1962
Final Year: 1972
Designer: Vern Estes

Type: Sport, Payload, Cluster
Motor Mount: 3x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 24"
Diameter: 1.6"
Span:
Weight: 3.35 oz

Mfg. Description: Now at last a complete kit for a rocket to lift large payloads! The Astron Ranger will lift payloads as large as three ounces to extremely high altitudes. A full 24" long. Features Two-Chute recovery -- one chute returns the payload gently, the other brings the rocket body down to a soft landing. You can demonstrate your skill by launching and recovering an egg with this rocket! The ideal vehicle to carry a small camera aloft. The Astron Ranger kit comes complete with all necessary parts, assembly and flight instructions. This rocket is a "must" for the experienced rocketeer! (Estes 1963 Catalog)

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Specially designed for big payloads -- you can demonstrate your skill by launching and recovering an egg with this rocket! Carries payloads up to 3-1/2 ounces to high altitudes. The perfect vehicle for your special instruments and specimens. The Astron Ranger kit comes complete with all necessary parts, assembly and flight instructions, plus a copy of TR-6 on cluster techniques. (Engines not included.) (Estes 1964 Catalog)

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1966 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1967 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1968 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog

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Lift those BIG payloads off the pad with the powerful Astron RANGER. Perfect for launching and recovering those special instruments and specimens. The RANGER comes with all parts and instructions, plus TR-6 report on clustering (less engines). (Estes 1969 Catalog)



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http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-ranger%20k6-1966%20cat%20livery%202.jpg Estes 1966 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-ranger%20k6-1967%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1967 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-ranger%20k6-1968%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1968 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-ranger%20k6-1969%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1969 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-ranger%20k6-1970%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1970 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-ranger%20k6-1971%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1971 Catalog




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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=142544#post142544)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR (http://archive.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/oop_est_ranger.shtml)
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/ranger---estes-6-1962-1971.html)
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

Estes Big Bertha (#1948) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Big Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: #1948

Introduced: 1986
Final Year:
Designer: Vern Estes

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 24 in. (61 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Span:
Weight: 2.5 oz. (71 g)

Mfg. Description: Big Bertha is an Estes original! Big, burly, black and beautiful perfectly describes this classic. She's an all around Estes favorite that has truly withstood the test of time. Over the decades, Big Bertha has been most modelers' first big build. While standing on its massive fins, this big black rocket checks in at an impressive 2 feet tall. If you've never flown a Bertha, get one and launch it. Once you've flown it, you'll take it to every launch!

The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful standard Estes engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet and comes back to earth with a decorated 18 inch parachute. Quality Estes body tubes, laser cut wood fins, molded plastic nose cone and easy to apply self-stick decals make for an afternoon of building enjoyment. In one afternoon your Bertha is ready for an exciting time at the launch field! (Estes 2011 Web Ad)



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http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-1998%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1998 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2002%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2002 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2003%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2003 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2004%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2004 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2005%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2005 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2006%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2006 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2007%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2007 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2008%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2008 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%201948-2010%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2010 Catalog





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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=142022#post142022)

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads
Why Big Bertha? (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?47518-Big-Bertha)

LINKS
EMRR (http://archive.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/est_big_bertha.shtml)
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/estes-big-bertha-1484.html)
Mfg. Page (http://www.estesrockets.com/001948-big-berthar)


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[JAL3]

Estes Super Big Bertha (#2018) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Super Big Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: #2018

Introduced: 1989
Final Year: 1993
Designer:

Type: Sport, Upscale
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 36.5"
Diameter: 2.56"
Span:
Weight: 6 oz

Mfg. Description: A really big Big Bertha! Over 3 feet tall and 8 inches around, you'll need a "D" engine to lift it. An 18" parachute brings it back to the ground gently. You'll love to fly this model over and over! (Estes 1989 Catalog)



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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=142544#post142544)

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EMRR (http://archive.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/oop_est_super_big_bertha.shtml)
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/super-big-bertha---estes-2018-1989-1993.html)
Mfg. Page


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[JAL3]

Estes (Astron) Big Bertha (K-23 or #1223) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Big Bertha Also known as: Astron Big Bertha

NUMBER: K-23 or #1223

Introduced: 1965
Final Year: 1985
Designer: Vern Estes

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 24"
Diameter: 1.6"
Span:
Weight: 2.25 oz

Mfg. Description: Easy-to-build, reliable and impressive in flight, Big Bertha is an ideal model for demonstration flights. Features a slow, realistic takeoff that fascinates spectators. This is the model shown in action on the inside front and back covers. Big 18" chute gives slow descent and gentle landings. Kit comes complete with all parts and easy to follow instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1966 Catalog)

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1967 Catalog text identical to 1966 Catalog

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Easy-to-build, reliable and impressive in flight, Big Bertha is an ideal model for demonstration flights. Features a slow, realistic takeoff that fascinates spectators. Big 18" chute gives slow descent and gentle landings. Kit comes complete with all parts and easy to follow instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1968 Catalog)

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1969 Catalog text identical to 1968 Catalog
1970 Catalog text identical to 1968 Catalog


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http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1969%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1969 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1970%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1970 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1971%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1971 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1973%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1973 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1975%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1975 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1978%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1978 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1981%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1981 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1983%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1983 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-big%20bertha%20k23-1985%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1985 Catalog





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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=144589#post144589)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/big-bertha---estes-23-1965-1985.html)
Mfg. Page


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[JAL3]

MMWW (Estes) MMX Ranger (#226) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/MMWW.gif McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: MMX Ranger Also known as:

NUMBER: #226

Introduced: 2003
Final Year:
Designer: Vern Estes, John McCoy

Type: Sport, Cluster, Downscale
Motor Mount: 3x6mm or 4x6mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: 3 or 4 Motor Cluster (Plan)



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See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MicroMaxRockets/)


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[JAL3]

Estes Baby Bertha (#1261) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Baby Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: #1261

Introduced: 2002
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 12.75 in. (32.4 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Span:
Weight: 2.1 oz. (58.2 g)

Mfg. Description: The Baby Bertha is a half-sized version of one of Estes' most popular rockets, the Big Bertha. We took the great looks of the original design and shrunk it down to just under 13 inches making it an ideal Skill Level 1 building experience. The result of this engineering effort is a sky grabbing, high performance mini version of its bigger cousin, but in a smaller and easier to build model rocket.

The Estes Baby Bertha is a Skill Level 1 kit, which requires assembly and can be built and finished in just a few hours. You can paint this high flying rocket like the package or create your own Go Wild design! The kit features the distinctive looking laser cut wood fins, a blow molded nose cone and easy to apply self-stick decals. When powered with standard C engines, it can streak to over 575 feet and is easily recovered with the aid of a colorful 12 inch preassembled parachute.

Complete your set of Berthas with the addition of this mini missile today! (Estes 2011 Web Ad)



Advertising Liveries

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http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-baby%20bertha%201261-2005%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2005 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-baby%20bertha%201261-2006%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2006 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-baby%20bertha%201261-2007%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2007 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-baby%20bertha%201261-2008%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2008 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-baby%20bertha%201261-2010%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 2010 Catalog



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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=173569#post173569)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR (http://archive.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/est_baby_bertha.shtml)
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/baby-bertha---estes-1261-2002-2008.html)
Mfg. Page (http://www.estesrockets.com/001261-baby-berthatm)


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[JAL3]

Estes Super Big Bertha (#2165) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Super Big Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: #2165

Introduced: 2002
Final Year: 2002
Designer:

Type: Sport, Upscale
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=214207#post214207)

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EMRR
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/super-big-bertha---estes-2165-2000-2000.html)
Mfg. Page


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[JAL3]

Estes Mini Bertha (TK-3 or #0803) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Mini Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: TK-3 or #0803

Introduced: 1971
Final Year: 1982
Designer:

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x13mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 11.25"
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight: 0.484 oz

Mfg. Description: The really tough Mini Brute. Parachute recovery with colorful 8" plastic chute. Two color decal sheets. Balsa and paper construction. (Estes 1971 Fall Catalog)



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http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-mini%20bertha%20tk3-1975%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1975 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-mini%20bertha%20tk3-1977%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1977 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-mini%20bertha%20tk3-1981%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1981 Catalog





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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=251384#post251384)

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EMRR
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/mini-bertha---estes-803-1971-1982.html)
Mfg. Page


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[JAL3]

MMWW (Estes) Micro Big Bertha (#297) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/MMWW.gif McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: Micro Big Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: #297

Introduced: 2003
Final Year:
Designer: Vern Estes, John McCoy

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x10.5mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter: 09.4475"
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



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First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=252147#post252147)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MicroMaxRockets/)


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[JAL3]

MRN Big Bertha (#13) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes%20mrn.gif Estes Model Rocket News Magazine

MODEL NAME: Big Bertha Also known as:

NUMBER: #13

Introduced: 1962
Final Year:
Designer: Vern Estes

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



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EMRR
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[JAL3]

Thrustline Ranger (TACL-026) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/thrustline.gif Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: Ranger Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-026

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Cluster, Clone
Motor Mount: 3x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description:



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First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

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[fishtech]

This is now called a BS(bit shorter) Big Bertha after having to remove 2 1/2" after a lawn dart flight.
This has to be my favorite rocket to launch.

[paulm]

Here is my Bertha on a D12 and an E9. Lost the upper when it took off at 45 degrees. Next build will have a 1/4" lug and a 5ft rod!!! (instead of 3/16" and 4ft)

[FatBoy]

Here is mine...

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[stardust]

Pics of my scratch Bigger Bertha built for the Cesroni 6 grain 24mm white long burn. Glassed/epoxy 3/16th" balsa fins. BT Super glued saturated from the inside. The whole thing painted with Aeropoxy lay up resin from Giant Leap.

The other bird is a way cool kit from Advance Rocketry Group called Sky Probe. The probe is for testing some altimeters, and to get rid of the many smaller 29mm reloads I have. This model takes me back to Centuri Hustler days, but with a bit more punch. I think for the money this will be one of my favorite models. Foam resin nosecone and transition. Birch ply fins.

[dixontj93060]

Like 'em!

[stardust]

Pics of my scratch Bigger Bertha built for the Cesroni 6 grain 24mm white long burn. Glassed/epoxy 3/16th" balsa fins. BT Super glued saturated from the inside. The whole thing painted with Aeropoxy lay up resin from Giant Leap.

The other bird is a way cool kit from Advance Rocketry Group called Sky Probe. The probe is for testing some altimeters, and to get rid of the many smaller 29mm reloads I have. This model takes me back to Centuri Hustler days, but with a bit more punch. I think for the money this will be one of my favorite models. Foam resin nosecone and transition. Birch ply fins.

One more pic

[o1d_dude]

Even tho this one is not specifically named "Big Bertha" I think it fits in with the spirit of the gallery. Big Bubba, indeed!

[sylvie369]

Even tho this one is not specifically named "Big Bertha" I think it fits in with the spirit of the gallery. Big Bubba, indeed!

If you look closely, after a few minutes you'll see a rocket in that photo.

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Alternate caption: "Can you say 'Membership Drive'?".

[bradycros]

Even tho this one is not specifically named "Big Bertha" I think it fits in with the spirit of the gallery. Big Bubba, indeed!




I only get bugs stuck to my rockets when I paint 'em.

[JAL3]

I only get bugs stuck to my rockets when I paint 'em.

:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:

[rstaff3]

Here is Vern loading Big Bertha #1 at NARAM 50.


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[Micromeister]

Back in the day the Big Bertha wasn't on my radar for some reason. Closest thing was a Scratch built Ranger 3 18mm motor cluster from the early 70's.
Later a Super Big Bertha entered the new fleet and was extended to hold 43 bail-out tiny parachutists for a club fun contest.

Even later a scratch built Big Bertha's set up to take 18 to 24 mm motor with a twist-lock motor mount and a light weight Fun Contest blue model rounded out the Standard size models.
Great size and fun flying rockets.

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[Boosterdude]

Here are three from my Bertha collection:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/BoosterDude/DSC00003.jpg

Ranger
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/BoosterDude/DSC00194.jpg

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[Boosterdude]

Even tho this one is not specifically named "Big Bertha" I think it fits in with the spirit of the gallery. Big Bubba, indeed!

What rocket, I see no rocket in that picture....:eyepop:

[chadrog]

The theme of our club launch last Feb. was "Big Bertha Drag Race". Everyone bring out your BB's and line them up! Knowing I needed to build something not only kooky but also competitive, I came up with this:
The "Pig Bertha". Flies awesome on 24mm composites.

[FatBoy]

Pig Bertha"

That is cool!

[jdud]

Here are a couple of our Bertha's. The one that the little rock star is holding is our first (and favorite) Bertha. It and a similarly painted baby Bertha are the first two rockets we always put into the air at a launch. The other is a heavy duty Super Bertha taking to the sky on an H-somthin'-or-other. That same flight suffered a bulk head failure (due to too much black powder in ejection charge) and resulted in my avatar picture. However, she is back in commission and better than ever.

[hcmbanjo]

Well, it may not be a Bertha - close though!

It's built from Quest parts and has a two engine cluster.
The paint is based on the 1969 Estes catalog picture.
It has flown well with B6-4s and C6-5s.

[JAL3]

Well, it may not be a Bertha - close though!

It's built from Quest parts and has a two engine cluster.
The paint is based on the 1969 Estes catalog picture.
It has flown well with B6-4s and C6-5s.

Close enough!

I always liked that scheme and I have the decals for it around here someplace. I just need to get around to building a BB. I've never built one.:blush:

[Boosterdude]

I added a Bertha to my collection, Puffy Letters. Flew it today, perfect flight! Decals provided by Excelsior.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/BoosterDude/EstesBigBertha_PuffyLetters.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/BoosterDude/IMG_1347.jpg

[chadrog]

I added a Bertha to my collection, Puffy Letters. Flew it today, perfect flight! Decals provided by Excelsior.

Great looking craft, awesome shot under power!

[GRIFFIN]

If you look closely, after a few minutes you'll see a rocket in that photo.

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Alternate caption: "Can you say 'Membership Drive'?".

A rocket....where.....ooooh there it is

[chadrog]

The "Pig Bertha" flew yesterday on an E9, I think he might have gotten a bit dizzzy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--HGveYV6XA

[Micromeister]

Down Scaling the Old Ranger cluster for micro maxx motors is fun. At BT-20 (.736") body diameter we can easily get a 4 motor cluster in the business end.

It's actually pretty amazing the amount of smoke and fire ya get from these little guys!

This model is also set up with LED's in the payload section for Night flying with a 3V lithium battery.

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[Rex R]

this is mine, I'm calling it 'Dee Nation'. I decided to use a 24mm mmt instead of the stock 18mm.

[qquake2k]

I feel left out. I haven't had a Big Bertha since the 70's! The closest I have right now is my scratch built "My Feminine Side", which is based on the Big Betty, but with a 24mm motor mount.

[Boosterdude]

this is mine, I'm calling it 'Dee Nation'. I decided to use a 24mm mmt instead of the stock 18mm.

They fly great on the 24mm motors, C11-5 and D12-5.

Sharp looking rocket.

[Rex R]

Thank you. it did let me 'recharge' while working on my L1 bird :). my plan is to start with a d12 and work my way up to an F24...
rex

[cjl]

Thank you. it did let me 'recharge' while working on my L1 bird :). my plan is to start with a d12 and work my way up to an F24...
rex

Try an E6.

It's my single favorite motor in a Bertha. It's like the Energizer bunny - it just keeps going, and going, and going, and going...

[nosecone]

I changed the appearance of my Big Bertha a little bit. I have so many I decided to make this one a little bit pointier.

**edit** Added pictures of my 2 classic painted B.B.'s and 1 current paint scheme. (and 1 naked B.B. stuck on a pole)

[qquake2k]

I changed the appearance of my Big Bertha a little bit. I have so many I decided to make this one a little bit pointier.

I like it! A three finned Big Bertha?

[chadrog]

I like it! A three finned Big Bertha?

Or is it a "Big Betty"? The Quest Big Betty has only three fins.

[nosecone]

Well, it came out of the package as a Big Bertha Kit but I have 4 BB's built already so I deleted a fin and swapped nose cones with another Estes cone. I also sanded off the sharp parts of the fins. I guess it is a hybrid, a Partial Bertha you might say :wink:

I also installed an ejection baffle and nylon chute. I plan on making this my go-to rocket for lots of launches.

[chadrog]

I plan on making this my go-to rocket for lots of launches.

It should serve you well, it's a workhorse!

[Stymye]

I like it! A three finned Big Bertha?

aka: Quest Big Betty



*edit-oops sorry that already been mentioned

[Captain Ron]

Here's my Big Bertha!

[JAL3]

Here's my Big Bertha!

Interesting. The scheme looks like a mix from the 60s and 90s.

[Captain Ron]

Interesting. The scheme looks like a mix from the 60s and 90s.

well the all black paint scheme didnt do anything for me and i wanted a retro look. Then as i was finishing up i wanted to show that it was a current build so i used the decals only on the black portion. So yeah , a bit from both periods. :D

[roy_lappalainen]

Here is mine to get things started.

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[Micromeister]

I bought a dozen Baby Bertha kits when they went on sale a year or so ago. Basicly for the Nosecones.

Believe it or not I don't have a Baby Bertha in my fleet LOL! but the Better 2/3rds has one she built at a Club build session (her second rocket in 20+ years).. Finished it in her own way with craft paints. Flys well and has a special mylar Balloon chute..can't recall the message.

[Boosterdude]

I built this one last year.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/BoosterDude/DSC00186.jpg

[MrGneissGuy]

Wow, after seeing the finish on that US Army one there, I'm almost embarassed to post a pic of mine.

This Baby Bertha was my first build (not counting the rockets made in shop class waaaayyyyyy back in junior high school) after helping my girls with their two E2X rockets.

I like to think my finishing has improved since then.

[jeffgeraci]

Made this for my daughter; it's an estes "Baby Bertha" painted like MUNO from yo gabba gabba.

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[Captain Ron]

Here is my "D Big Bertha" featuring a Estes E/D engine mount... I used some left over decals that I had laying around and this is what I came up with....

[bjphoenix]

I built this rocket for a junior high school science project, and launched a white rat in it. I have photos of the launch dated spring 1968. In those days the largest engines we had were B, both end burning and the high thrust core burners. I built a special launch pad for it and used a longer 1/4" diameter rod. I also set it up for dual parachute- one for the booster and one for the payload section, with a harness attached to the fins so the booster would land on its side rather than fin-down. I don't remember how many flights it has had, probably not very many. It was flown twice with the white rat and had good flights both times, with no apparent affects on the payload.

The launch photo is from 1968.

[Micromeister]

Very nice photos!
All mine from back then are mostly b&w Poloriod, hard to see now. but still bring back very fond memories:)

[Fishhead]

Love the vintage pics.:cool:

[ECayemberg]

I love the vintage photos as well! I recently built a Ranger clone alongside a Semroc Goliath, and gave the pair inverse paint schemes of each other. Here's the Ranger prior to flight on a trio of B4-4's in the early evening.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/ECayemberg/Dangerous%20Dave%20V-2/5-4-11056-1.jpg

-Eric-

[jeffk813]

Found my all-black Big Bertha after about 10 years of sitting in a moving box. One of the fins was missing and the upper 3/16 of the body tube was badly crunched.

So, I trimmed up the tube, replaced the fins, sand her down and repainted her in a new color scheme. Then I cam up with a lame slogan "Big Bertha Evolved" and cut out some decals on the vinyl cutter.

For this one I was trying out new paints and a new technique and I have to say I'm VERY happy with the way she came out:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pj4Br370w2M/TeRCmULuY6I/AAAAAAAAACg/VgGbcE41wY0/s640/BBE.jpg

[goose_in_co]

I made a family photo of the bertha's in the house a long time ago. Left to right: Clone Mini-Bertha, Polar-1 (baby Bertha bash), Baby Bertha, Big Blue Bertha, Boat-tailed Big Bertha, Super Big Bertha.

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[BEC]

My Ranger clone based on parts from a whole bunch of places. So far it has been flown on As and Bs only. Perhaps it'll get a ride on three Quest C6-5s at the Blue Mountain Rocketeers' Rolling Thunder event in September.

[Scode68]

We christened this one last year and it has well over 20 flights on it. This was built from spare parts but is all stock design wise.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Scode68/Models/Bertha001.jpghttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Scode68/Models/Rocket003.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Scode68/Models/Rocket002.jpg

Have more Bertha's and some Ranger's planed.

[chadrog]

We christened this one last year and it has well over 20 flights on it. This was built from spare parts but is all stock design wise.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Scode68/Models/Bertha001.jpghttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Scode68/Models/Rocket003.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Scode68/Models/Rocket002.jpg

Have more Bertha's and some Ranger's planed.

Excellent paintjob!

[caveduck]

Wow, I like a lot of these. Somehow I've never built a BB...gonna have to make one pretty soon. As far as a paint theme I'm thinking "COW" (the Pig Bertha is hysterical, we need more farm animals!).

Pretty cool to see Vern flying BB#1 recently. I recall seeing him fly it at NARAM 32 or 34, and it was old then. It's gotta be the oldest model rocket still in semi-regular operation, flown by the longest-serving rocketeer ever.

[chadrog]

Wow, I like a lot of these. Somehow I've never built a BB...gonna have to make one pretty soon. As far as a paint theme I'm thinking "COW" (the Pig Bertha is hysterical, we need more farm animals!).

Pretty cool to see Vern flying BB#1 recently. I recall seeing him fly it at NARAM 32 or 34, and it was old then. It's gotta be the oldest model rocket still in semi-regular operation, flown by the longest-serving rocketeer ever.

I've been thinking cow for awhile myself. It will be a nice addition to our "Barnyard Bertha" collection, which so far includes the pig and a chicken. I really should get a chick-pic in here...

[FatBoy]

Here is my BIG Baby Bertha.... It is an up-scale based on a 2.6" diameter body. The fins, body tube, nose cone and 24mm motor mount are parts I collected from Semroc, and the vinyl decals are from StickerShock. It stands almost 20" high....

[FatBoy]

I flew this today on a D12-5....

[JPVegh]

Bigger Bertha, a long time ago in galaxy far away.

[StefanJ]

I based my Ranger clone's paint job on an early catalog photo:
http://home.comcast.net/~stefan_jones/astron_lineup.JPG

Of course, I'm only assuming it was red.

[Fishhead]

I won a vintage payload section in an Ebay auction and left it as it was, pairing it with a newly built booster. I built it as I would have in 1977, no filler after the primer. It hasn't flown as yet.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/018.jpg

[gdjsky01]

Seems to be a popular scheme. This one is built with interchangable 1x18, 2x18, and 1x24mm motor mounts.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6160590977_7a00d22d34_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgortatowsky/6160590977/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6161131302_16007cc2d2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgortatowsky/6161131302/)

Mount Wilson Observatories in the background.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6161131706_f1068fa8fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgortatowsky/6161131706/)

[StefanJ]

My Astron Ranger clone lifting off. Brothers, OR, around 2003.

[StefanJ]

This is a BT-80 based Ranger upgrade. The body and mount were built by the late Alex McLoughlin of Oregon Rocketry. I bought this from him at a "flea market." I added the payload section and fins.

Alex got to see the finished model before he died. He got a kick out of how an abandoned project of his evolved.

I've flown the model two or three times, on a cluster of 3 x C11-7 motors. I believe a D12-7 cluster would do fine as well.

[gpoehlein]

Thought I'd post this Youtube video of my unglamorous (I put on a white base coat, but never got around to putting on the rest of the paint) Ranger clone. It is made from a current Big Bertha, but instead of using a Balsa nose block for the payload section, I glued 1/2" foam core disks in the front and back of a CT-60 coupler tube. But the business end (cluster mount) was built using the Ranger's tissue and white glue filler.

The Ranger's flight is the second one in the video (the first is a saucer launched by the daughter of our club president who also shot the video). If I remember correctly, the Ranger was flown on three Quest A6-4 motors, hence the nice smoky launch. If you listen carefully, you can also hear the "pop-pop-pop" of the three ejection charges going off one right after the others.

http://www.youtube.com/user/s8ePilot#p/u/8/raLx8RCCpvs

[qquake2k]

Seems to be a popular scheme. This one is built with interchangable 1x18, 2x18, and 1x24mm motor mounts.

Mount Wilson Observatories in the background.



That turned out really nice! Love to see it on a cluster.

[qquake2k]

Thought I'd post this Youtube video of my unglamorous (I put on a white base coat, but never got around to putting on the rest of the paint) Ranger clone. It is made from a current Big Bertha, but instead of using a Balsa nose block for the payload section, I glued 1/2" foam core disks in the front and back of a CT-60 coupler tube. But the business end (cluster mount) was built using the Ranger's tissue and white glue filler.

The Ranger's flight is the second one in the video (the first is a saucer launched by the daughter of our club president who also shot the video). If I remember correctly, the Ranger was flown on three Quest A6-4 motors, hence the nice smoky launch. If you listen carefully, you can also hear the "pop-pop-pop" of the three ejection charges going off one right after the others.

Nice flight! I love the launch controller sitting on the chair. LOL

[foamy]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/Savaje/Rockets/BB-in-sky.png

[MarkII]

Here are close-ups of the TK-1/0801 Mosquito, the TK-2/0802 Screamer and the TK-3/0803 Mini Bertha. These were the three debut kits introduced in the fall of 1971.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RyCQS3yiWsU/Tqtcm55sTzI/AAAAAAAABLE/XtFaZ9ISUDM/s512/Estes%252520Mosquito%252520-1.jpg......https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MruFfTtHIkI/TqtdA6ZPE6I/AAAAAAAABLU/YDdAEAGU_j8/s512/Estes%252520Screamer%252520Mini%252520Brute.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gsHBLS4pfUY/TqtdnGi9nDI/AAAAAAAABLk/lcfRviQTd3M/s512/Estes%252520Mini%252520Bertha%252520-2.jpg

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[Socknic]

I've said this before, but never posted pictures. I have two Big Berthas. The black one is my stock Big Bertha. The yellow one is Big Bertha Lite, which is skinnier by a few mm, weighs less, has thinner balsa, an aluminum launch lug, and an 18" black nylon 'chute. Both have been successfully flown on B6-4 motors.

[JPVegh]

I've said this before, but never posted pictures. I have two Big Berthas. The black one is my stock Big Bertha. The yellow one is Big Bertha Lite, which is skinnier by a few mm, weighs less, has thinner balsa, an aluminum launch lug, and an 18" black nylon 'chute. Both have been successfully flown on B6-4 motors.

OK you got my attention with the BB lite. Can you give some more details on the parts used?

[Socknic]

I used Quest 40mm body tube, a Quest Elliptical nose cone, Estes standard "E" shock chord:(, 1/16" balsa, a piece of 1/8" aluminum, and an 18" nylon 'chute from Rocket Chutes. This thing gets up there with a B6-4 and has really dramatic recoveries.

[Micromeister]

Guess My latest Bertha is my Micro Bertha.

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[JPVegh]

I used Quest 40mm body tube, a Quest Elliptical nose cone, Estes standard "E" shock chord:(, 1/16" balsa, a piece of 1/8" aluminum, and an 18" nylon 'chute from Rocket Chutes. This thing gets up there with a B6-4 and has really dramatic recoveries.

Ahh, Quest parts. I thought that might be the case. 1/16 Balsa is pretty brave for those fins. Very cool rockets, nice work man.

[Socknic]

Ahh, Quest parts. I thought that might be the case. 1/16 Balsa is pretty brave for those fins. Very cool rockets, nice work man.

Yeah, 1/16 is pretty brave, so brave that it broke a fin in the rocket bag on the car trip back. It was easily repaired, but looks like crap... Arggg! Anyway, thanks for your interest.:D

[Solomoriah]

Here are mine. The blue one is a more-or-less stock BB, while the red one is my infamous Double Barrel Baby Bertha, flying on 2x18mm engines.

[Socknic]

Here are mine. The blue one is a more-or-less stock BB, while the red one is my infamous Double Barrel Baby Bertha, flying on 2x18mm engines.

The retro looks on those two are almost impossible to beat.:D

[onesureshot]

This is one I built my wife. We launched it and apparently there was a very slight breeze above us. It got about 100 feet, up, tipped into the wind and took off like a cruise missle, lol. The chute deployed and it floated back to within about 100 yards of where we launched.

A couple weeks later I was playing with some 13mm body tube and a 1/4" cardboard launch lug and came up with the downscales. The next time we were out to launch, I pulled the 13mm out and asked if she had washed and dried her rocket. She laughed, then I pulled out the MMX version and she rolled her eyes and called me a dork.

[Solomoriah]

The retro looks on those two are almost impossible to beat.:D
Thanks for the kind words!

[Socknic]

Sorry, I couldn't help but edit the photo. The background was so bland! Here's my average Baby Bertha... It has been flown once on an A8-3.

[danieljh14]

My girlfriend's Baby Bertha and my Baby Bertha

[danieljh14]

My Big Bertha and Mini Bertha

[qquake2k]

My Big Bertha and Mini Bertha

They both look great!

[kruland]

I ended up with a Super Big Bertha nose cone in a box of junk. So I built one.

[Initiator001]

I think this thread needs to be broken up into threads specific to the Ranger, Big Bertha, Baby Bertha, Mini-Bertha, Super Big Bertha, etc.

[JAL3]

I think this thread needs to be broken up into threads specific to the Ranger, Big Bertha, Baby Bertha, Mini-Bertha, Super Big Bertha, etc.


The galleries are undergoing some modifications. According to the initial concept, rockets are grouped together in families. That is a pretty broad definition, I'll grant, and subject to some degree of subjective interpretation.

The Ranger family was just completed 2 days ago and is in a holding pattern until all the proper files get uploaded (I'm not competent to do that myself...yet). I ask you to reserve judgement until it all gets posted.

[Spacepirate R]

The BB is sturdy as anything.

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu272/Frischb/Model%20Rockets/IMGA0528.jpg

[UrbanKnight]

My Big Bertha with a Sunward dual 18mm mount.

[Jimmy F.]

Here is my Big Bertha puttin a whipin on my Golith.
C power is always fun

[Scotty Dog]

Heres my Baby Bertha.
Dupli-color Ford Deep Jewel Green Met/or Emerald Green Met ?
(Dont remember)
3-4 coats Minwax Clear Lacquer
Chrome stick-on lettering
Chrome tape on MMT and bottom CR and engine hook
1/8 Chrome pin-stripe tape around top of BT and inbetween fins on botoom.
Hung MMt out back 1/2 or so.
Added a touch of clay weight in NC cuz I hung MMT out.
One flight so far..flew nice.
Really looks good in person when ya see the MET in the paint.

[gdjsky01]

Really looks good in person when ya see the MET in the paint.

Looks damn fine online... :handshake:

[Scotty Dog]

Looks damn fine online... :handshake:Well,Thank You!
I must say "It sure does shine"

[Dean B]

Here's my entry in the Big Bertha collection. It's an Estes kit that I modified with a 24mm E-sized motor mount, figuring that this would make my BB much more versatile - C11s, D12s, E9s, or now E12s. Also, a 3/16" launch lug was substituted for the one supplied in the kit. I added a Fliskits baffle, kevlar shock cord, and decals from Excelsior.

The paints are Rustoleum red and white, with a Future clear coat. I took some liberties with the 1969 catalog look, and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. BB remains unflown currently.

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[qquake2k]

Great paint job!

[Tarasdad]

Red and white Walmart Spray paint. Flag decals from Sig Manufacturing set for RC planes. Other "decals" from my Canon P-Touch printer.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/cofrbooboo/Model%20Rocketry/BigBertha-Tara.jpg

[JAL3]

Bump for editin

[BMG22]

I had a spare BT60 tube, so I thought I'd scratch build a Big Bertha. But, me being me, I couldn't leave it there. One Gemini nose cone from BMS later and BAM! I shall call it......Gemini Bertha

Here she is awaiting paint, motor mount, and parachute.

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[UrbanKnight]

BT50 down scale I call Li'l Bertha. I almost had Mark custom draw stickers to look like the original with puffy lettering, but ran out of time to work it out since this was a demonstrator for a class.

[sandman]

I had a spare BT60 tube, so I thought I'd scratch build a Big Bertha. But, me being me, I couldn't leave it there. One Gemini nose cone from BMS later and BAM! I shall call it......Gemini Bertha

Here she is awaiting paint, motor mount, and parachute.

105830

Twelve years ago my Little Brother and i (I was a Big Brother) entered our club's (HUVARS) Big Bertha contest.

My Little Brother did the Mercury Bertha and I did the Gemini Bertha.

The Gemini nose cone is just a Big Bertha cone with a wood dowel, slightly tapered,glued on the top.

[RocketRohde]

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My version of the Gemini/Bertha, decals by Excelsior

[Cosmotiger]

My Bertha family,
L to R: Mini-Bertha (clone, Excelsior decals), BerTha-50 (BT-50 based downscale), Little Bertha (BT-5 based downscale), Big Bertha, Ranger (cloned w/ BB parts), Baby Bertha, Super Bertha (clone)

[JAL3]

My Bertha family:

That's a nice shot and I appreciate the contribution.

Would you mind identifying them so we can sure of which variant we are looking at?

[Cosmotiger]

That's a nice shot and I appreciate the contribution.

Would you mind identifying them so we can sure of which variant we are looking at?

Sure thing, I edited the post to identify each one. I'm planning BT-55 and BT-70 variants, for the sake of completeness. :wink:

[JAL3]

Sure thing, I edited the post to identify each one. I'm planning BT-55 and BT-70 variants, for the sake of completeness. :wink:

Thanks!

Now if I can just get a few hours at home, I can resume the idexing process!

[TALON]

This is the 1st time I am posting a pic of one of my builds on TRF. I got the B-17 idea from Spacepirate R. I like to honor the WWII Vets. The KITS WORLD decals are of outstanding quality. This is my 6th build as a BAR and on this build I experimented w/primer only for filling fins. Fins came out OK, but I will stick to papering fins in the future.
I have been using Minwax Polycrylic Gloss as a clear coat. It always comes out "bumpy" and dosn't level out. I used Duplicolor Paint on this build, any suggestions for a clear coat? I am a little leary of using future right now:y:.


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[gdjsky01]

Flew the Big Betha on a C<Something or Another> :grin: :wink: :rolleyes: to a Altimeter Two recorded 287' (87m). Chute popped right after apogee for a great flight.

Caught a nice photo.




http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8686953979_16066ea740_b.jpg



Classic looking ship is it not? :cool:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8688071818_0c3ab3679b_b.jpg





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