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The last time I tried to get on the a2z hobbies website, the catalog has been removed and it said they were not accepting any new orders at the present time.

Didn't mention what might have...

Just unbelievable!!!

Hard to believe this girl got in this much trouble for just mixing a few chemicals together. Granted, she probably should've known better but these are just kids.

This...

Built a vintage Estes #2002 Thunderhawk that I got on ebay for a steal.:)

Had one of these before until it got crushed by an over-enthusiastic neighborhood kid.

Put the finishing touches on the Estes Blenders oddrocs.

Also planning which rocket to use for our clubs upcoming closest to 500 feet contest. I think my Big Bertha might be the best choice.;)

Interesting, I've never seen the Pro Series E30T at HL, just the F26FJ, F50T, G40W and the G80T.

I'd buy a few if they decide to stock it.

Built the second rocket of the new Estes Blenders kit and went to HL to buy paint for said Blenders.

These look like a lot of fun. I'm hoping to take them to the next club launch next weekend and...

I know exactly what you're going through. I lost one of my cats last year after almost 15 years. And if that wasn't bad enough, it happened right on my birthday. He died in my mother's arms while we...

Finished up my Astron Sprint XL by spraying on the clear coat to protect the decals.:wink:

My next build will be the new Blenders kit by Estes. These look like they'll be fun.

Funny this popped up, I just finished building mine today too.:wink:

The fin material in my kit was also very tough to cut and it was also split in two but it was nothing a little medium CA and...

I started painting the Curvilinear I've been working on. Next up on the list is the Astron Sprint XL kit I got.

Looks like I'm finally getting the urge back to work on rocket kits again.

I...

I started building an Estes Curvilinear that my fiancee got me awhile back. Cool little fat rocket.

It's the first rocket kit I touched in weeks. Working overnight shifts tend to make you...

For me that would probably be 4 packs of Estes D12-5 motors - 2 bucks each during a Michael's closeout.:wink:

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My King Kraken on an AT H123W.

Well, I think now we know what the limits of these things are!!!:wink:

I've flown mine on G339N's twice without an issue.

I used JB Weld to attach the launch lugs as well as the motor retainer. Worked fine.

Flew mine for the first time on Sunday.

Beautiful flight on an AT/Estes G40-7W.:D

Next flight will be on an AT/Estes G80-7T and after that, an H165R perhaps.

Here is a pic of it post-flight....

The F39 is actually Blue Thunder propellant. It burns very fast and produces a bright blue flame but with these smaller motors, you usually see a blue flash at ignition and that's about it.

With...

Really nice kit, went together with no issues. The decals with the exception of the large wrap went on easy too. I spent about 45 minutes getting the large wrap positioned properly.

It's all...

Congrats on the relationship.:)

I really like the sound an AT (38/120) G339N makes.

3..2..1..CRACK!!!

I'd say another grain sanding is definitely in order. But also since there is so much igniter residue is on there, you might also need an additional booster of some sort. A small piece of AT Blue...

Hi Greg

This kit has three piece fins. The main core piece is light ply with lightening holes in them to reduce the overall weight. Then if you're wondering what all that balsa sheeting is for,...

I'm in the middle of building one. It's a great kit.

However something tells me the 7 second delays for the recommended G motors will be a bit long.

For me this rocket is a must have. I'll be ordering one soon.:D

I think it will go higher than 500 feet on a G though. I'd say about 1,000 feet myself.

It appears that the motor casing split open upon ignition.

Case splitting is the most common failure mode with these SU motors. So far I've used 2 of the Estes G40-7W motors and they both worked -...

I have since added an AT 18/20, one additional 29/40-120 and a RT 29/360 to this list.:wink:

Next up is a 29/120 at some point so I can fly G77R's as at this point I don't see the 29/40-120 G71R...

It is a great kit. I've got one that's built and just needs to be painted.

However, watch the tubes. The first kit I bought had badly damaged tubes. Estes sent me another kit that had even more...

After nearly 15 years, one of my cats - Buddy passed away on Friday which was also my birthday which made things especially difficult.:sad:

Been pretty rough the past few days.

But I will admit...

Suits me fine, gives me more time to save up for it.:wink:

I also like the Black Star Voyager but it looks like it would be prone to damage in the event of a less than optimal landing.

Flew my first E12 yesterday. E12-4 to be exact. Worked great - very similar to the E9, just a bit more punch and a burn time that is just a hair shorter.

11/15/11 date code on these motors.

I...