EXPjawa
Well-Known Member
Looks like Estes is adding a couple other interesting builder's kits to their line this fall in addition to the SBB. Red Nova appears to have a ram-jet style cone on a BT60 tube, with a 2-stage-like appearance. I'd imagine a conversion to actual 2-stage wouldn't be tough. https://www.estesrockets.com/coming-soon/007266-red-novatm
And then there's the Astron Explorer (). I'll forgive using the Astron name on something that wasn't part of the old Estes lineup, since this model has a lot going for it. Though it isn't big enough to accomodate a JLCR (its BT55 tube), it appears to have pods, a baffle, stands 3.5' tall and has a 24mm mount. Funky nose cone aside (never been a fan of that cone myself), this would make a cool upscale to something high power...
I can't quite tell what's going on in the middle, but the parts photograph shows a second (pointy conical) cone, which is what appears to be in the lower body structure. So, Trident-style porting, maybe? Jumpjet has been earning his keep over there, it seems...
And then there's the Astron Explorer (). I'll forgive using the Astron name on something that wasn't part of the old Estes lineup, since this model has a lot going for it. Though it isn't big enough to accomodate a JLCR (its BT55 tube), it appears to have pods, a baffle, stands 3.5' tall and has a 24mm mount. Funky nose cone aside (never been a fan of that cone myself), this would make a cool upscale to something high power...
I can't quite tell what's going on in the middle, but the parts photograph shows a second (pointy conical) cone, which is what appears to be in the lower body structure. So, Trident-style porting, maybe? Jumpjet has been earning his keep over there, it seems...