Anyone else remember the 38mm original LOC Tristar?

[JDcluster]

Yes but, back then the transitions were balsa not blow molded plastic.
The transitions they have now are plastic.
Do you see my point?

JD

 

[cavecentral]

Yes but, back then the transitions were balsa not blow molded plastic.
The transitions they have now are plastic.
Do you see my point?

JD

I remember 7.5" - 5.38" for the Top Gun and Esoteric being Balsa. I think the TriStar (in my era of memory) used a molded urethane reducer that was a solid plug. Probably a high density 2-part expanding foam made in a mold.

Edit: Looked at the ones in that catalog. Hard to tell, but those look like Balsa in the picture.

 

[djs]

Is the Tristar coming back for good for Loc, or is it just a limited time only thing?

 

[bob jablonski]

The are making me a total of a couple dozen. The LOC Doc is a heck of an instagator. As far as I know
I am the only dealer getting them.
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies

 

[bob jablonski]

Got the kits this morning. The upper section is 3". Talking to the LOC Doc today Ron went to the plastic transition. In the 90"s and never advertised the size change.
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies
Grovertown, IN.
574-540-1123
[email protected]
www.countylinehobbies.com

 

[JDcluster]

Thanks for the clarifcation.
Save one for me because I do want one!

JD

Got the kits this morning. The upper section is 3". Talking to the LOC Doc today Ron went to the plastic transition. In the 90"s and never advertised the size change.
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies
Grovertown, IN.
574-540-1123
[email protected]
www.countylinehobbies.com

 

[bob jablonski]

We will do what we can to make sure everyone who wants a Tristar gets one.
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies

 

[H_Rocket]

You are personally calling our wives and making the case for why we need another rocket for the build pile?

Now that is service!



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[bob jablonski]

You are personally calling our wives and making the case for why we need another rocket for the build pile?

Now that is service!



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If thats what it takes. PM your phone number:wink:
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies
Grovertown, IN.
574-540-1123
www.countylinehobbies.com
[email protected]

 

[bob jablonski]

Someone jumped the gun on a Tristar. and paid normal price. That's OK I will refund the difference.
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies
Grovertown, IN.
574-540-1123
[email protected]
www.countylinehobbies.com

 

[JDcluster]

I received the kit on Monday and did a quick RKT file for those who might like it.
A picture of the kit still in packaging as well.


JD

View attachment TriStar4.0x38mm.rkt

 

[bob jablonski]

Another cool modification would be making the transition an e-bay. plus a recovery system would move the CG forward for bigger motors.
Mr. Bob
Countyline Hobbies
Grovertown, IN.
574-540-1123
[email protected]
www.countylinehobbies.com

 

[JDcluster]

I just updated the RockSim file.
The Motor mounts were the wrong size for some reason.
I even used Loc tubes from Rocketsim 9 that I have.
The ID was 1.45" RS does allow you to load motors bigger than the ID.

JD

 

[JDcluster]

Does anyone want a original Tri-Star?

Here's one that just popped up on E-bay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOC-Precis...517981532?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item418bc77f5c


JD

 

[DanFrank]

I remember 7.5" - 5.38" for the Top Gun and Esoteric being Balsa. I think the TriStar (in my era of memory) used a molded urethane reducer that was a solid plug. Probably a high density 2-part expanding foam made in a mold.

Edit: Looked at the ones in that catalog. Hard to tell, but those look like Balsa in the picture.

The original Ron Schultz Tri-Star had a 4" to 2.56" transition made of VERY hard and HEAVY Urethane. The original transition would definitely hurt if it fell on somebody.

 

[aeg]

The original Ron Schultz Tri-Star had a 4" to 2.56" transition made of VERY hard and HEAVY Urethane. The original transition would definitely hurt if it fell on somebody.

The original urethane reducer was 3.90-2.56. It weighed approximately 6 oz. This was reducer that I used in designing the LOC Tri-Star. I still have one of the Tri-Stars from the original 3 that I built. aeg.