https://www.estesrockets.com/coming-soon/
they changes the mean machine paint job. The black brant is bt 50
they changes the mean machine paint job. The black brant is bt 50
New Mean Machine paint scheme is reminiscent of the Solar Warrior. Look forward to seeing the details of the twist-lock mechanism. John is a wizard with CAD and a laser cutter, let's see what "the clever rocket designers" (LOL) have concocted.
Hmmmm.....I may have to get one of these mean machines.....
Interesting paint choice. Did someone dislike the old scary black assault rocket paintjob?
https://www.estesrockets.com/coming-soon/
they changes the mean machine paint job. The black brant is bt 50
I saw on Facebook they said that the black versions tended to warp in the sun (like my black Fletcher does).
Bring back the Estes Aerospace Club (EAC) and the Viper rocket!
Let me just state that I've not heard a single thing mentioned in just about any comment on the internet that some of us at Estes haven't already talked about. Now that Estes is owned by people that actually love Rocketry, just about anything is possible in the future. I still wouldn't hold my breath for the return of the B14 motor. I'm personally trying for the B8 and C5 motors, but all I can do is ask.
John Boren
I've owned two mean machines over the years, one still in my queue btw. Never had a lot of luck with it, or maybe it was the engines. The first time it blew up on the pad, causing some damage to the motor mount. Fixed it, second try it blew up again., this time it seemed that the ejection charge fired within milliseconds. It blew the nose cone out with a fire ball. Third time, new engine stock, something similar happened, this time about a foot off the pad almost clearing it. It warped the tube. Lol. Here is a pic of it and me from about 20 years ago. Fun times though. View attachment 346096
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