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  1. 7th February 2009, 06:53 AM #1
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    Estes - Mean Machine (#1295) Gallery

    Welcome to the Estes Mean Machine (#1295) Gallery on TRF.

    This gallery showcases the Estes Mean Machine (#1295) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


    Estes: Mean Machine: #1295
    Estes: Mini Mean Machine: #0865



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



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  2. 7th February 2009, 06:53 AM #2
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    Estes Mean Machine (#1295) Basic Information

    Estes Mean Machine (#1295) Basic Information.

    Estes Industries

    MODEL NAME: Mean Machine Also known as:

    NUMBER: #1295

    Introduced: 1978
    Final Year:
    Designer: Mike Dorffler

    Type: Sport
    Motor Mount: 1x24mm
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 76.75"
    Diameter: 1.637"
    Span:
    Weight: 5.8 oz

    Mfg. Description: Tallest rocket in the Estes fleet. Over 6 feet long with giant 24" parachute recovery. "D" engine powered for spectacular flights over 800 feet. Easily assembled with die cut balsa fins, quick release engine mount and plastic nose cone. Huge "kit name" decal adds the finishing touch for a really great looking bird. (Estes 1978 Catalog)


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    Estes 1978 Catalog Estes 1981 Catalog Estes 1983 Catalog Estes 1985 Catalog Estes 1986 Catalog

    Estes 1989 Catalog Estes 1993 Catalog Estes 1995 Catalog Estes 1996 Catalog Estes 1998 Catalog

    Estes 2001 Catalog Estes 2002 Catalog Estes 2003 Catalog Estes 2004 Catalog Estes 2007 Catalog

    Estes 2008 Catalog Estes 2010 Catalog Estes 2012 Web Ad



    Face Card(s)



    Instruction Header(s)





    First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

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    If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.
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  3. 7th February 2009, 06:53 AM #3
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    Estes Mini Mean Machine (#0865) Basic Information

    Estes Mini Mean Machine (#0865) Basic Information.

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    MODEL NAME: Mini Mean Machine Also known as:

    NUMBER: #0965

    Introduced: 1982
    Final Year: 1990
    Designer:

    Type: Sport, Downscale
    Motor Mount: 1x13mm
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 38.5"
    Diameter: 0.736"
    Span:
    Weight: 1.06 oz

    Mfg. Description: Mini-powered version of our huge Mean Machine kit. Over 36 inches long and capable of flights over 700 feet. (Estes 1982 Catalog)


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    Estes 1982 Catalog Estes 1983 Catalog Estes 1985 Catalog Estes 1989 Catalog


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    Instruction Header(s)





    First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

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    Mfg. Page


    If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.
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  4. 16th March 2011, 10:05 PM #4
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    Estes - Mean Machine Gallery

    I built this MM for my Son Jon almost two years ago. Construction was straight forward save for a few additions. Fins were laminated with 110/lb card stock. The stock couplers were scrapped and were all replaced with 6" long each coupler material from BMS that are only friction fit, no glue. Lastly, it is center break with mesh baffle. The only two motors it's flown on are F24's and F39's.
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  5. 22nd July 2011, 10:18 PM #5
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    nice pics dude! im getting my MM soon and flying it on D's because of my small field.
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  6. 25th August 2011, 09:44 AM #6
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    Mean Machine

    My mean one
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    My Mean Machine. Built stock, using epoxy.
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  8. 31st August 2011, 01:36 PM #8
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    Built my Mean Machine a good while ago. still gets out every so often for old times sake.
    They are just so nice to watch fly in good weather.
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  9. 2nd November 2011, 10:07 PM #9
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    My Mini Mean Machine
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    Quote Originally Posted by danieljh14 View Post
    My Mini Mean Machine
    Very nice!
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