Anyone know anything about this 8" Goblin?

[AZ_Ron]

While browsing Ebay this evening, I came across the 8" Goblin for sale. Anyone know who's it was and maybe more details?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2763180901...mvEP2u-RcW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[MClark]

Looks nice.
An aluminum airframe is questionable.

 

[MarsLander]

I saw that when first posted at 15K. Being all aluminum, I doubt you could fly it...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpres....0.pdf&Signature=h5TpuAL4XY7kZpIDMTyL4n9q1N4=

https://www.nar.org/safety-information/high-power-rocket-safety-code/

 

[Rob Campbell]

NCR used to make an 8 inch Hobgoblin. This isn't one of those.

 

[Art Upton]

It says in the details 54" AL, and wood nose. What is 54" long ?

 

[3stoogesrocketry]

I think he meant aluminum motor mount adapter not body tube. When he pulled the nose cone it looks like 8 inch fiberglass tubing. I'm guessing 54 inch long by 8 inch main airframe. I may be completely off base but just my guess

 

[Rocketjunkie]

NCR used to make an 8 inch Hobgoblin. This isn't one of those.

This is the original Hobgoblin, from 1992. Modified with 3 in line 54 mm mounts.

 

[Rob Campbell]

This is the original Hobgoblin, from 1992. Modified with 3 in line 54 mm mounts.
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I always wanted one of those. Maybe someday Matt will bring it back.

 

[SolarYellow]

Standard Goblin airframe is 9 inches long. 6x upscale would be 54 inches.

 

[Handeman]

I'm wondering about the $3000 paint job? You can have a car painted for that.

My guess is the market value of that is in the $1000 - $2000 range, if that.

 

[Neutronium95]

Judging by the inaccurate description as an Aluminum rocket, I doubt the seller is familiar with the hobby at all. Maybe they'll keep reducing the price until it sells.

 

[cwbullet]

Judging by the inaccurate description as an Aluminum rocket, I doubt the seller is familiar with the hobby at all. Maybe they'll keep reducing the price until it sells.

Yeah, that price is severely limiting.

 

[NTP2]

Yeah, that price is severely limiting.

At the bottom he says that he knows nothing and to reach out if you do.

 

[tsmith1315]

I'm wondering about the $3000 paint job?

He’s claiming it was powder coated, which would make sense if aluminum.

 

[Handeman]

He’s claiming it was powder coated, which would make sense if aluminum.

Still, $3000? Seems like he way over estimated the cost and value.

 

[3stoogesrocketry]

Still, $3000? Seems like he way over estimated the cost and value.

By about 2500 dollars I'd say

 

[tsmith1315]

Still, $3000? Seems like he way over estimated the cost and value.

Agreed. That, or he overpaid.

 

[rcktnut]

Watching the video, looks like an aluminum BT. Ridiculous price either way, and don't believe $3000.00 paint job.

 

[John Kemker]

Watching the video, looks like an aluminum BT. Ridiculous price either way, and don't believe $3000.00 paint job.

Looks like fiberglass, to me. Not aluminum.

 

[rcktnut]

Looks like fiberglass, to me. Not aluminum

Looked a little closer/ slower, could be fiberglass. What threw me off is the lines inside and out. Looks like some kind of insert for a better fit for the nosecone.

 

[Titan II]

Being all aluminum, I doubt you could fly it...

You cited NAR. They have nothing to do with a vast amount of rocketry. Aluminum rockets are fine.

 

[MClark]

Looked a little closer/ slower, could be fiberglass. What threw me off is the lines inside and out. Looks like some kind of insert for a better fit for the nosecone.

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Craftsmanship looks poor to be paying $5000