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Well Happy Holidays everyone. I wanted to post this as I am sure some of you may be interested in this old kit. I have never done a "build thread" before. I dont even know if this qualifies as one....as I have done most of the building already and took photos along the way. I found this kit...

Here's something I've always wondered but have never seen an explanation for... Why are all early Estes rocket kits (and some current) called "Astron xxx?" What exactly is "Astron?" It sounds like a product line or but as all kits were Astron Something, this doesn't seem to fit, either. Any...

I have a NIB Aerotech Phoenix rocket powered glider for sale + Estes Strato blaster kit Phoenix Kit version included 32mm RMS reloadable motor add on and is included unopened Kit has all original documentation, including rolled plans, instruction book, addendum and old Aerotech catalog Kit is...

I have never attempted this before. But I am still after two years, "morning" the fact I gave away my old Estes Voyager II (b/c I was downsizing and I thought someone else would fly it more). I am glad they like it but secretly I regret it! I used to launch it on 18mm D10-W's it was glorious...

So I have a number of kits coming off the bench lately. This is an Estes Prowler. I opened the box of parts and noticed that with some "extra love" this could be one heck of a performer.The only thing I really changed was that I added a kevlar lanyard to the front centering ring that goes just...

Hey All- Say what you will....but most if not all were introduced into rocketry via an Estes rocket. Or at the very least saw an Estes rocket prior to actually getting into the hobby. There are and have been other fine rocketry companies, but Estes is still, in my opinion, the most influential...

All - I need your help, please. I am restoring an Estes Maxi-Brute Honest John (#2166). The model used two balsa "launch rail shoes" as the launch lug standoff on one side of the nose cone. The rail shoes were glued to the nose cone, but were broken off and lost long ago. I need to reproduce...

All - I need your help, please. I am restoring an Estes Maxi-Brute Honest John (#2166). The model used two balsa "launch rail shoes" as the launch lug standoff on one side of the nose cone. The rail shoes were glued to the nose cone, but were broken off and lost long ago. I need to...

My Estes Saturn V is all painted and ready for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 next year. I used Testors gloss white spray enamel and Testors gloss black and silver (bottle enamel). The decals in the kit are incredible. I wanted to clear coat it with Krylon UV-Resistant matte acrylic, but...

For those who've missed the story, it's fascinating. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/science/goblin-planet-nine.html Even more amazing are the recently released photographs of the small planet.

Hi, Everyone what's up! :D Puns intended...lol....I'm new to the forum. Where can I find OpenRocket Sims for an Estes Goblin? Thx

Looking to score an Estes BNC-60AH Nosecone. I am looking to compare it to the Semroc equivalent. Thanks! Jim

I have built a 2x upscale of the Estes Ascender for my L2 project and need to make some decals for it. It feels a bit naked:( . Any help is greatly appreciated.

I have two 2177 Nightwing kits, both are opened. Each has colored chute reinforcers instead of white. One kit is open but fine. 25.00 One kit is open with tube dent and one small balsa part missing. 20.00 (Part easily duplicated since other sheet has same diecut part) Shipping and PayPal...

There are lots of threads on motor conversions for the Estes Saturn V. I am posting this to ask for advice because I have a limited set of specific engine options. Long story short, I am on vacation at my parents with plans to build and launch the Saturn V while here. I want to use larger than...

Hello Everyone, This is first post, as a child growing up in the late 70's & 80's we used to launch rockets all the time and I wanted to introduce my son to it. My question - Are the Estes Starter Kits good? There are several on Amazon but was wondering what the quality is like. Any thoughts...