Looking for molded foam shuttle pictured in the June 2012 Model Aviation magazine

[husafreak]

The June 2012 issue of the AMA's Model Aviation magazine pictured a rocket which separates into 3 pieces at apogee, two molded foam shuttle shaped gliders and the motor pod. It is a red whte and blue color scheme. Can anyone tell me more about this model? Kit/scratchbuild/plans? Are the gliders radio controlled in descent or free flight? Thanks!

[chrisudy]

The June 2012 issue of the AMA's Model Aviation magazine pictured a rocket which separates into 3 pieces at apogee, two molded foam shuttle shaped gliders and the motor pod. It is a red whte and blue color scheme. Can anyone tell me more about this model? Kit/scratchbuild/plans? Are the gliders radio controlled in descent or free flight? Thanks!

I don't have my Model Aviation mag with me, but is it the Estes Shuttle Xpress?

Chris

[husafreak]

No, you can't even see the motor pod at launch on this one, and the gliders look big.

[BobH48]

Is it possible that you could be looking for these?

http://www.guillow.com/spaceshuttle.aspx

[husafreak]

No, not that one either, this one looks like it may be constructed of flat foam sheet, it is very angular.

[jadebox]

From your description it sounds like the Estes Air Show which was part of a launch set.

Unlike most of Estes's foam creations, this one flies great. I picked up a set up on eBay not long ago for about $30. There's one on eBay now at the same price.

-- Roger

[husafreak]

Thank you so much! That is indeed the one and I went ahead and purchased it. I see that they are not R/C gliders but it is too cool to pass up! I will find some place to fly it