18mm cases?

[thobin]

Is Areotech doing away with the 18mm re-loadable motors? I can find the reloads. I just cant find any new 18mm cases.

TA

 

[cwbullet]

A few from Google.

https://www.discountrocketry.com/rousetech-18mm-reloadable-motor-system-p-1677.html

https://performancehobbies.com/secure/store.aspx?groupid=48

https://www.redarrowhobbies.com/aerotech_rms_hardware.htm

 

[mikeyd]

Is Areotech doing away with the 18mm re-loadable motors? I can find the reloads. I just cant find any new 18mm cases.

TA

This site shows them in stock
https://www.commonwealth.net/cgi-bi...ctkey=prodgroup&groupkey=prodline&showsort=no

and Redarrow hobbies shows having them as well.
https://www.redarrowhobbies.com/aerotech_rms_hardware.htm

Not sure if either actually have them.

 

[NAR29996]

I just did a quick search and found them at Balsa Machining: https://www.balsamachining.com/# and at Value Rockets: https://www.valuerockets.com/product_details.aspx?pid=4&itemid=6. I've used both vendors in the past and highly recommend them.

 

[cwbullet]

Value Rockets: aka Aerotech has them at : https://www.valuerockets.com/product_details.aspx?pid=4&itemid=6


BRS has 3 of them.
https://www.brshobbies.com/catalog....pd215178/_Rouse_Tech_T18M_18mm_Motor_Hardware

 

[MarkII]

https://www.redarrowhobbies.com/aerotech_rms_hardware.htm
https://performancehobbies.com/secure/store.aspx?groupid=48
https://www.winkies.com/winkies/itemdesc.asp?ic=ARO91181&eq=&Tp=
https://www.brshobbies.com/catalog....pd215178/_Rouse_Tech_T18M_18mm_Motor_Hardware
https://www.a2zhobbies.com/RMS-18-20-Hardware-p/aro-91181.htm
https://www.valuerockets.com/product_details.aspx?pid=4&itemid=6

 

[thobin]

"whew"

TA

 

[gpoehlein]

Also, I got to talk to Gary at NARAM this past year and asked him about the 18mm motor reloads. He did confirm to me that AT is working on new reloads for that case - no time frame for their release, however (I think he's pretty busy right now with his new laser product line).

 

[JPVegh]

Also, I got to talk to Gary at NARAM this past year and asked him about the 18mm motor reloads. He did confirm to me that AT is working on new reloads for that case - no time frame for their release, however (I think he's pretty busy right now with his new laser product line).

This has been the standard answer for many years now. Don't hold your breath

 

[New Ocean]

If the 18mm line had as many reloads as the 24mm, I would buy one on the spot. Until then, 2 loads is not enough to justify a case imho - although the price at hobbylinc is very cheap right now! Hmm, tempting at $16.

 

[RocketManDan]

If the 18mm line had as many reloads as the 24mm, I would buy one on the spot. Until then, 2 loads is not enough to justify a case imho - although the price at hobbylinc is very cheap right now! Hmm, tempting at $16.

You can also buy the 3-pack for $85 18, 24 and 29

 

[jpummil]

You can also buy the 3-pack for $85 18, 24 and 29

Vendor(s)? Looked at hobbylinc and didn't see the 3-pack

 

[RocketManDan]

Vendor(s)? Looked at hobbylinc and didn't see the 3-pack

it's not in stock, but you can be put on the waiting list when it comes in. They send you an email.

https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/aro/aro91849.htm

 

[cavecentral]

You can also buy the 3-pack for $85 18, 24 and 29

I have often found that the price of the 3-pack was higher than buying all three individually (rocket math?). I noticed this several times, but it was several months ago.

 

[RocketManDan]

I have often found that the price of the 3-pack was higher than buying all three individually (rocket math?). I noticed this several times, but it was several months ago.

You could be right, but I think it this case it would be cheaper buying the 3-pack You figure the 24 and 29 are @ $35-42 each and maybe as mentioned the 18 is at $16?

 

[cavecentral]

You could be right, but I think it this case it would be cheaper buying the 3-pack You figure the 24 and 29 are @ $35-42 each and maybe as mentioned the 18 is at $16?

I think the 29 was $35, the 24 was $21, the 18 was $15. Some form of sale on them. AT prices went up since though.

 

[JPVegh]

If the 18mm line had as many reloads as the 24mm, I would buy one on the spot. Until then, 2 loads is not enough to justify a case imho - although the price at hobbylinc is very cheap right now! Hmm, tempting at $16.

This item is listed as, "Discontinued, no longer available for purchase", at Hobbylinc.

IMO this RMS is worth having for the 2 reloads available to it. The D24 is a dynamite motor, a real head turner and neck snapper. The D13 is a great utilitarian load. 3 packs are cheaper than a pack of D12s and they are pretty close to a full D. A little more hassle than a BP motor no doubt but when you launch one and people ask, "what was that?", the extra hassle is worth it.

 

[JPVegh]

it's not in stock, but you can be put on the waiting list when it comes in. They send you an email.

https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/aro/aro91849.htm

This has been out of stock for more than a year. It might be an awful long wait.

 

[New Ocean]

Yes D24 looks good to me, but I have mostly 24mm and up kits so I just use the D15 instead.

 

[gpoehlein]

Don't forget that the 18mm reload is really useful in rockets that are just a bit too heavy to safely fly using the C6. The Mars Lander and Outlander both come to mind. This way, you can build them stock with the 18mm motor mount.

 

[RocketManDan]

This has been out of stock for more than a year. It might be an awful long wait.

I didn't know that? Hmmm? Thanks for the heads up.

 

[qquake2k]

If the 18mm line had as many reloads as the 24mm, I would buy one on the spot. Until then, 2 loads is not enough to justify a case imho - although the price at hobbylinc is very cheap right now! Hmm, tempting at $16.

Where do you see the 18/20 case on Hobbylinc? All I can find is the three-pack.

 

[JPVegh]

Where do you see the 18/20 case on Hobbylinc? All I can find is the three-pack.

Here ya go... https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/aro/aro91181.htm

Note this item is discontinued, no longer available for purchase.

 

[chadrog]

Here ya go... https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/aro/aro91181.htm

Note this item is discontinued, no longer available for purchase.

That's not a good sign, is it...

 

[qquake2k]

Here ya go... https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/aro/aro91181.htm

Note this item is discontinued, no longer available for purchase.

Looks like Performance Hobbies has the best price then.

https://performancehobbies.com/secure/store.aspx?groupid=48

 

[Pantherjon]

Don't forget that the 18mm reload is really useful in rockets that are just a bit too heavy to safely fly using the C6. The Mars Lander and Outlander both come to mind. This way, you can build them stock with the 18mm motor mount.

The D15 is an EXCELLENT motor for the Outlander! I flew mine on one and was way cool!:cool2: Didn't even try to fly it on a C6:roll:

Think I have the video somewhere..Will have to look around and see if I can find it and post it...

 

[cavecentral]

Value rockets has single use cheap enough that I though it was a better option than reloads.

https://valuerockets.com/product_details.aspx?pid=2&itemid=1

 

[New Ocean]

Where do you see the 18/20 case on Hobbylinc? All I can find is the three-pack.

Sorry it was too good to last.

 

[MarkII]

Value rockets has single use cheap enough that I though it was a better option than reloads.

https://valuerockets.com/product_details.aspx?pid=2&itemid=1

They do make for an enticing option, don't they? I thought it would be kinda cool to assemble such a small motor, so I bought the RMS case anyway (and it was cheap!). I may have gotten one of the last 18/20s in Hobbylinc's stock last year, for $17. If I don't lose it, over time it will end up being less expensive to use than the SU 18mm composite motors. IF I don't lose it.

 

[cavecentral]

I did both SU and some reloads. The SU are for places where the case might (probably will) get lost.

For the price, I see either as a decent option. The $6 ones at that site, are the only ones cheap enough. Even hobbylinc is a lot more expensive.