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I've heard some grumbling that Estes may be discontinuing the PSII builder's kits due to motor reasons. Seems that their larger 29mm motors are manufactured by someone else, and a lot of us are just buying other 29mm motor brands. Obviously, Estes wants us to buy their motors, so their focus is shifting to the RTF type kits (which forces people to buy smaller, single use motors, like Estes sells). One potential example of this may be shown by the removal of the MDRM's nosecone from the parts lineup (as of 8/1/15 when I checked it).
I can understand Estes' logic, but I really do like the kits (and the parts for upscales). If the kits do get pulled, I'm still hoping to make upscales of some classic kits in the PSII sized body tubes.
Seems to me like Estes is also moving to progressively more RTF or ARTF rockets. Man, I hate that... I'm a builder, and I enjoy the craftsmanship that comes with taking raw parts and turning it into something cool.
I can understand Estes' logic, but I really do like the kits (and the parts for upscales). If the kits do get pulled, I'm still hoping to make upscales of some classic kits in the PSII sized body tubes.
Seems to me like Estes is also moving to progressively more RTF or ARTF rockets. Man, I hate that... I'm a builder, and I enjoy the craftsmanship that comes with taking raw parts and turning it into something cool.