8" diamiter rocket on 4 24mm or 29mm....

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Won't get it until spring. If you pay first, that might be too late to file a claim.
 
cavecentral said:
Won't get it until spring. If you pay first, that might be too late to file a claim.
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+1 - Seems an odd choice of items to sell when you are new to Ebay. Don't all sellers tend to start with small $ items to build some credibility first?
 
If it's 8.25 inches wide, but 7 feet tall, the Scale is all wrong, and it would look like a stretched out version of what it shows in the Picture.
Must be a Scam.
 
I love the bit about the huge crowds of people that would be willing to "donate" $1 each to see it launch.

s6
 
I believe this is the same guy that has been offering upscale versions of Estes and Quest kits on eBay. He had a Gemini Titian and a Mercury Redstone on there a while back. He usually uses face card art or in the case of the Redstone, it looked like Flis kit Redstone art. I messaged him why he did not put pictures of the actual parts on the listing and he said the were not ready yet:eyeroll:. Needless to say I would not bid on anything. His user name has changed a few times and I know of negative feed back on one of them.
 
If you look at the picture in the listing , I am certain it is an Apogee Saturn 1B.
 
stealth6 said:
I love the bit about the huge crowds of people that would be willing to "donate" $1 each to see it launch.

s6
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Yeah! Has that ever even Happened?
Maybe if the Rocket is going to be packed full of Fireworks. Most Folks don't even know what a Model Rocket is, let alone are going to pay to see one fly and be recovered on a Parachute.
 
Just for grins - I used the "ask the seller a question" link... It allows 1000 character question. Here's what I asked:

1 - How much assembly is required, what is the average build time ?
2 - What additional tools, adhesives, or other supplies are required?
3 - Is this an FAA class1 rocket?
4 - Is this a High Power Rocket as defined by NFPA?
5 - What is the "ready to launch" weight?
6 - What are the recommended motors?
7 - Is motor retention included in the kit? if so please describe.
8 - Do you have a picture of the kit?
9 - Do you have a picture of the actual assembled rocket?
10 - Is any nose weight required?
11 - What is the CP location?
12 - What is the stability in calibers based on one of the recommended motors?
13 - What can you tell me about the "Scale Aerospace" company?
14 - Does this have a payload section or someplace for on-board video, GPS tracker, or other telemetry?
15 - Is this single or dual deploy, and do you recommend a timer, altimeter, or line cutter?
16 - Where's your launch video?
I'm really interested in purchasing the rocket, can you answer any of my questions?

What do you think - Did I ask too much?
 
scsager said:
Just for grins - I used the "ask the seller a question" link... It allows 1000 character question. Here's what I asked:

1 - How much assembly is required, what is the average build time ?
2 - What additional tools, adhesives, or other supplies are required?
3 - Is this an FAA class1 rocket?
4 - Is this a High Power Rocket as defined by NFPA?
5 - What is the "ready to launch" weight?
6 - What are the recommended motors?
7 - Is motor retention included in the kit? if so please describe.
8 - Do you have a picture of the kit?
9 - Do you have a picture of the actual assembled rocket?
10 - Is any nose weight required?
11 - What is the CP location?
12 - What is the stability in calibers based on one of the recommended motors?
13 - What can you tell me about the "Scale Aerospace" company?
14 - Does this have a payload section or someplace for on-board video, GPS tracker, or other telemetry?
15 - Is this single or dual deploy, and do you recommend a timer, altimeter, or line cutter?
16 - Where's your launch video?
I'm really interested in purchasing the rocket, can you answer any of my questions?

What do you think - Did I ask too much?
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All good questions, but so, so MEAN :)
 
As I have said before, I will never order if I can not contest the order in 30 days if it is not delivered.
 
It's a trailer park...kinda like building a boat in the basement? But to give him credit- it might come on 117 sheets of 8.5 x 11 bond paper??
 
I dont know guys what IF it's one of us trying to start that company ?
there's something in the description that says to me he makes these kits:
NOTE: It may take up to 30 days to get your kit,
due to waiting for materials from suppliers, as a large quantity
purchase is being made (you probably want to wait until springtime to
launch, anyway).
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harsas said:
If you research this guy you will find he has changed his name because he had a negative feedback rating. I have been selling on eBay for a long time and there is a lot wrong with the items by this seller. Personally I do not trust him. I will not buy from him. In my opinion he is not trustworthy.
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This is basically what I was saying in my post, he would not get any money from me.
 
An 8 inch rocket on 4 29mm motors is not a problem. The original Sheri's Hot Rockets Saturn V was the same size and came with two 29mm mounts. The one in my garage has a 54 :wink:


Interesting, too, that when the introductory price is gone, it goes up to the same price as the Sheri's Hot Saturn V. Also interesting that Sheri's 1/48th Saturn and this 1/32nd are some how the same height and diameter :tongue:



Braden
 
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UPscaler said:
An 8 inch rocket on 4 29mm motors is not a problem. The original Sheri's Hot Rockets Saturn V was the same size and came with two 29mm mounts. The one in my garage has a 54 :wink:


Braden
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But is that 8" Rocket 7ft. Tall?
Does 8"X7' even match the Proportions of the Rocket in question????????????

In my Minds Eye it definitly does not!
 
TopRamen said:
But is that 8" Rocket 7ft. Tall?
Does 8"X7' even match the Proportions of the Rocket in question????????????

In my Minds Eye it definitly does not!
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Yes. It is the same size. 8.25" diameter at the widest and just a hair over 7 feet. Coated with plastic molded wraps and very heavy. It flew fine on two G80s.


Braden
 
XrayLizard said:
So, do you think the picture was lifted by the Ebay'er or ??
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The ebay account shows item location as "Post Falls Idaho".

The picture of the Sat 1b is on a personal web page of a guy named Johnny Klonaris who lives or lived in San Josa CA. and flys with LUNAR.

Ok, OK - I know - that's a lot of personal info... but all of it easily obtained with a quick Google search

Bottom line... The picture on ebay WAS lifted from the web.
 
This guy's changed his name yet again. It was "hobbyguru", now it's "2014_snark". I shot him an email tonight asking him if he was the same fellow. I'm waiting.
 

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