Houston...I have a problem.

Or do I?

With all the recent sales, I now have enough to build for the next several years. In addition, I was able to pick up the L1 motors I needed for my first certification, which I hope to make happen soon, though I am at the mercy of Wildman. It's been almost a year and I'm ready to get it done.

In the pile...
Aerotech HV Arcas
Aerotech G Force
Aerotech Astrobee D
ViFly beacon locators
Flightsketch Mini
Estes Esam 58
Estes Red Flare
Estes Flutter-by
Estes Centuri
Estes Olypus
Estes Indicator
Estes Expedition
Estes Supernova
Estes Extreme 12
Estes Show Stopper
Estes Executioner
Estes Wacky Wiggler
Estes Blurzz Dragsters
Estes Blurzz motors
Aerotech G motors

Where to begin, where to begin?

First step would be to change the LOC kits over to Aerotech kits.

LOL

I had my L1 on the brain, a LOC kit. Thanks for the catch.

The choice is obvious.

Do the ARCAS. I have the ARCAS. It’s a scale kit. Or the Astrobee D. It’s big. If I get another Aerotech kit, it’ll be the Astrobee D. Good quality. Real stuff. When I do scale kits, I look up the history of the real thing while the glue dries. Always fascinating. Sometimes the best part of the hobby.

Neil, the Blurzz would definitely be the better choice for'the amount of labor to the time to smiles' equation. It is a sunny day here bit it's cold and I have no competition. Perhaps tomorrow.

Funkworks said:

Do the ARCAS. I have the ARCAS. It’s a scale kit. Or the Astrobee D. It’s big. If I get another Aerotech kit, it’ll be the Astrobee D. Good quality. Real stuff. When I do scale kits, I look up the history of the real thing while the glue dries. Always fascinating. Sometimes the best part of the hobby.

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I will likely let my daughter choose. She is the one that got me into this mess.

Complete there spread first..

You're missing kits from:
Madcow
Wildman
Mach 1
Semroc

Then choose one to build!

That’s a lot of really cool kits. Make sure to finish them.

Balance yourself. Build a Hi/mid, then a couple Lows. Resist urge to keep buying more

Nytrunner said:

Balance yourself. Build a Hi/mid, then a couple Lows. Resist urge to keep buying more

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I always finish a kit or scratch before I buy another. Keeps cost down on my end.

I think you're OK. You haven't had to build anything to hold your kits. The second floor of my mancave is dedicated towards my kits and rockets, class 1, class 2 and class 3. I think I'm running out of room and there's more in the basement (don't tell my wife)

That’s nice bunch of kits
I also bought a bunch of kits, not as many as you, but enough to keep me busy for a while

Once you complete a build or 2 and get experience flying it (them), then as Dr. Wogz recommends, go on to fiber glass kits. Fiberglass is more resilient, can more readily survive deployment problems, and are not damaged by inclement weather. The half-life of a fiber glass rocket is much longer than a cardboard one and the initial higher costs evens out during the rocket's longevity. Finally, painting fiber glass doesn't require filling in cardboard spirals with bondo, which in essence simplifies the task of painting. I recommend the Wildman kits for consideration. They often come as translucent red body tubes with a black NC and fins. After placing decals, a simple clear coat is all that is needed to have a good looking rocket. Good luck with the L1 and enjoy the hobby!

Fred, L2
ICBM, Camden, S.C.
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