Estes - Vagabond (#3217) Gallery

**JAL3** · 7th February 2009, 06:53 AM

Welcome to the Estes Vagabond (#3217) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Vagabond (#3217) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:

Estes: Vagabond: #3217

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

**JAL3** · 7th February 2009, 06:53 AM

Estes Vagabond (#3217) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Vagabond Also known as:

NUMBER: #3217

Introduced: 2011
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 35.25 in. (89.5 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Span:
Weight: 4.1 oz. (116.2 g)

Mfg. Description: Standing almost 3 feet tall, this amazing rocket can reach heights of 1275 feet. Launched on D and *E engines, this rocket is sure to be a crowd pleaser. (Estes 2012 Web Ad)

Advertising Liveries

2011 Catalog

2012 Catalog

2012 Web Ad

Face Card(s)

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Instruction Header(s)

First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads
Aero Antics
Bubba02STi

TRF Applicable Threads
Vagabond for Christmas

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page

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

**Initiator001** · 10th June 2011, 12:12 AM

I finished building one of the new Estes Vagabond kits (#3217). I like the size and appearance of this kit, it somewhat reminds me of the Renegade kit (#1271).

This is not the first kit named 'Vagabond' by Estes. Estes had a Vagabond Starter Set (#1423) several years ago with a completely different rocket (That rocket looked like a Centuri Astro-1 with a different paint scheme). The new Vagabond uses the same font for the decal name as the earlier Vagabond kit.

**Horaryelrod100** · 10th June 2011, 02:45 PM

Beautiful work. Simple lines and powerful appearance. I'm firm in my favoritism of good ol' 3FNC.

**Initiator001** · 27th June 2011, 01:27 AM

My new Estes Vagabond kit had it's first flight at the SCRA launch in Los Angeles on June 25th.

An Estes D12-5 propelled the model into the air.

**dugliss** · 27th June 2011, 05:14 AM

Beautiful! Cool rocket; great flight pics. I finished my Vagabond a week ago. Can't wait to see it fly. Just waiting for the opportunity to launch.

**Horaryelrod100** · 29th June 2011, 12:15 PM

In progress.......................

**qquake2k** · 29th June 2011, 12:42 PM

Great looking rocket and a nice flight! Those rocket eating trees in the background look scary, though...

**Horaryelrod100** · 4th July 2011, 02:19 PM

.........completed 7-3......I'm content, but not happy with the result; may have to do another one....ahhh..what a shame

**qquake2k** · 4th July 2011, 10:54 PM

Looks good to me! I like the lines of it. I may have to pick one up for myself.

**scoop55** · 7th July 2011, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Initiator001

I finished building one of the new Estes Vagabond kits (#3217). I like the size and appearance of this kit, it somewhat reminds me of the Renegade kit (#1271).

This is not the first kit named 'Vagabond' by Estes. Estes had a Vagabond Starter Set (#1423) several years ago with a completely different rocket (That rocket looked like a Centuri Astro-1 with a different paint scheme). The new Vagabond uses the same font for the decal name as the earlier Vagabond kit.

Looks great! I just finished one about a month ago, but haven't had a chance to fly it yet.

**scoop55** · 7th July 2011, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Initiator001

My new Estes Vagabond kit had it's first flight at the SCRA launch in Los Angeles on June 25th.

An Estes D12-5 propelled the model into the air.

How did it fly on the D12? Did you try an E9 as well?

**Initiator001** · 8th July 2011, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by scoop55

How did it fly on the D12? Did you try an E9 as well?

It was a good flight.

No, I have not tried an E9. I MIGHT try an E20 someday.

**jayarrG7** · 17th November 2011, 02:59 PM

Estes Vagabond - my first modified kit. Went with plywood centering rings, drilled for kevlar shock cord. Also added Top Flite Recovery X type parachute.
Yet to fly, but stocked up with D5's and E6's.

**Initiator001** · 17th November 2011, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by jayarrG7

Estes Vagabond - my first modified kit. Went with plywood centering rings, drilled for kevlar shock cord. Also added Top Flite Recovery X type parachute.
Yet to fly, but stocked up with D5's and E6's.

Wow. Looks sharp!

I wouldn't use a (Quest?) D5 motor in this rocket. The Vagabond is too heavy for that motor.

An E6 would be a cool flight but a long walk.

**GDJ** · 18th November 2011, 02:05 AM

God I wish I took pics of mine before the accident. AUGH!

Lets see....the bottom would be ford blue, rest high gloss snow white, and instead of the decals the official "

" on it.

The fins were tabbed in, and a finless booster stage added.

It was spectacular......

**Marc_G** · 26th January 2012, 12:36 AM

I liked the stock scheme but decided to add my own touch:

A fade to yellow fluorecent and overcoating with metallic clear before decals and a final clear coat.

Attachment 69665

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Attachment 69667

I miss her greatly. I plan to rebuild when my acrylic airbrushing skills get good enough to replicate the original lacquer/fluorescent result.

Marc

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**DizWolf** · 26th January 2012, 01:56 AM

I also built one stock, and then immediately wanted to build more. I've got a few more ideas for this bird.

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**paul.nortness** · 9th February 2012, 06:39 PM

Here's my recently finished Vagabond....

**Jiffycoil** · 13th February 2012, 06:49 PM

And here's mine with a twist.

Vagabond by jiffycoil, on Flickr

**Horaryelrod100** · 14th February 2012, 01:02 AM

Jiffy, that is AWESOME looking....love the missle-like appearance. And the small checkers really give it flavor..well done!

**Jiffycoil** · 14th February 2012, 03:10 AM

Thanks, and thank you for the inspiration.

**foamy** · 14th February 2012, 01:44 PM

People are having fun with these Vagabonds. They all look darn good. I like the variety.

Is this rocket the new Big Daddy or 'Bertha?

**Jiffycoil** · 14th February 2012, 01:47 PM

It was a fun laid back build too. I really enjoyed working on it.

**foamy** · 14th February 2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Jiffycoil

It was a fun laid back build too. I really enjoyed working on it.

Excellent color combo Jiffy.

**Jiffycoil** · 14th February 2012, 02:20 PM

Thanks Foamy.

**SacEsq** · 14th February 2012, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jiffycoil

And here's mine with a twist.

Vagabond by jiffycoil, on Flickr

What is the blue metallic paint brand/type you used there? Looks GREAT!!!!

**Jiffycoil** · 14th February 2012, 08:54 PM

It's Dupli-Color Hampsted Green Metallic.

**Wayco** · 15th February 2012, 03:57 PM

I had the same idea as DizWolf, built one for my wife Sharon, then decided I had to have one too. Made a mistake though, it was NOT a good idea to use a 29mm MMT in this rocket. Here are the original versions of these two great rockets:

The one on the right was built with the 29mm MMT, and after several flights with different motors, and several rebuilds due to damage from those flights, I made a 24/29 adapter for it and fly it on E9-6's, which is a great motor for this rocket. The forth or fifth rebuild (can't remember now) decided me to rename this poor, patched up rocket:

**Real Deal** · 5th April 2012, 06:08 PM

I asked my six year old what colors we should paint it. It looks like he has been on TRF and saw your kit Marc!

This was my first time papering fins. Happy the way it came out. I can not wait to reach up into the sky with it!

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