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I've been on a run doing RC conversion of Estes Interceptor E and Cosmic Interceptors, I got the wild ida to do a rocket only variation, use the interceptor nose cone and parts from the Cosmic Interceptor kit, and build it as an astron trident type rocket, make the fins raked forward with antennae and call it the Tri-Ceptor.....patent now pending One cosmic Interceptor would get the main body tubes and nose cone, you'd need to provide the cone for the rear body and the rear cone for the frontand add the side tubes (heavy foil lined 34" bt-50 from bms) and cones (two pnc 50 packs from estes) and then the fins from ply or basswood....I think it would look really good. 2" main tubes, heavy bt-50 foil lined side tubes....maybe re-use the cosmic interceptor rear end for a little detail shown in the photo....Parts now ordered....man, my mindsim has been on hyperactive this week...I need to take something to calm the heck down......
Parts and cost would be:
Cosmic Interceptor($16.99 from estes currently)
Use the motor mount unit, and the two 13.5" body tubes and the nose cone.
3 34 bt50s for side tubes from bms(use 34" as they are available) $3 each
2 2" diameter estes nose cones $4.29 each
two Estes BT-50 nose cone packs or six bt-50 nose cones that you like..$5-$8 each
Total for the major parts $45-$50 for a pretty large model isn't bad.
Parts and cost would be:
Cosmic Interceptor($16.99 from estes currently)
Use the motor mount unit, and the two 13.5" body tubes and the nose cone.
3 34 bt50s for side tubes from bms(use 34" as they are available) $3 each
2 2" diameter estes nose cones $4.29 each
two Estes BT-50 nose cone packs or six bt-50 nose cones that you like..$5-$8 each
Total for the major parts $45-$50 for a pretty large model isn't bad.
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