Estes Executioner Build (modified)

Luzwingnut · Mar 10, 2020

I know, I know..the Estes Executioner is a bit dated; but, I like this old bird. Decided to stretch it to 44.5" on a 29mm MMT... getting the painting stuff completed. It's that "purpley-green-blue" color shift paint and metallic (chrome) stuff. Working on it when time allows. Thinking Aerotech RMS 29-40 re-load hardware... looks like a lot of choices in this size. Thoughts??

sandeja1 · Mar 11, 2020

Looks nice to me!

Alan R · Mar 11, 2020

I love my steampunked executioner. It was my first 24mm rocket, and it has always flown straight and never failed.

Nytrunner · Mar 11, 2020

You made a 3-fin leviathan, nice

Luzwingnut · Mar 12, 2020

Nytrunner said:
You made a 3-fin leviathan, nice

LOL! Well? Since you mentioned it, I am commencing a scratch built Leviathan WITH the FOUR FINS, 3" tube, 29mm MMT. Ordered the nose cone for it today. (Very nice Patriot, btw.) Just ordered the graphics for both of them from StickerShock32.

Speaknoevil · Mar 12, 2020

This is the classic step-above-low-power build. Perfect project. Used the Executioner to test multiple altimeter options. Also, enjoy the 29/40-120 case. Still use a lot of them.

John Taylor · Mar 12, 2020

I modified my grandsons Executioner as well. Didn't stretch it but built it with 29mm motor mount, plywood thru the wall fins, tubular nylon shock cord and nylon chute. Have flown it on G76R, G64WL, and 24mm F44 motors
Flies great. 1600' on the G motors!
His name is Chase

John Taylor · Mar 13, 2020

I recently took parts from a new very low priced Executioner kit and modified it by stretching it one tube, custom plywood thru the wall fins, 29mm mount, nylon chute and tubular nylon shock cord. Named it RUSH.
Here is the pic.

Luzwingnut · Mar 17, 2020

StickerShock23 decals are IN THE MAIL!! Can't wait! Thought Alien Green with Yellow backing would look pretty sharp. Will post when done.

GlenP · Mar 17, 2020

Those kit bashes are all very nicely executed.

Luzwingnut · Mar 18, 2020

GlenP said:
Those kit bashes are all very nicely executed.

VERY nice pun, GlenP. LOVED IT! LOL.

AstroArlo · Apr 3, 2020

Your paint scheme is unique and beautiful. It's difficult to come up with a new scheme.

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