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I've started a build of the new Estes BLUE ORIGIN New Shepard on my build blog at: https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/ This is the Builder's Kit Version. Stop by and build along!

I've started a build of the new Estes DARC-1 on my build blog at: modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com This is one of the more interesting kit builds, have new knife blades (and maybe a few Band-aids) on hand before cutting into the blow molded shroud!

What? I'm the first guy to see it in the "NEW" section on the Estes website? https://estesrockets.com/product/00...eo-space-train/ I've built three of these. A build will be featured on my blog after I finish up the current Quest FLV. www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com

Does anybody have the length of the "wing" root edge from the Estes Scout Ship Nova kit? Kit #1392. I got the instructions and fin tracings from oldrocketplans.com, https://www.oldrocketplans.com/estes...t_Ship_Nova.pdf The fin tracings at the bottom of the PDF don't have a inch...

I'm building the Norris Raketen Aggregat - 9 on my blog at: https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/ This is the German kit. Lots of hurdles along the way. :shock: Stop by and check the progress -

Oh Boy! I get to be the one to announce it first! The Estes SATURN V is listed on the Estes website, moved to the "What's New" listings. At this moment, if you go to the product page it shows it "Out Of Stock" But we are closer to lots and lots of masking!

I've started the build of the Estes Alien Invader on my building blog at: https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/ This is the re-issue kit released as part of the Estes Classic Series. Should be an interesting build, lots of fins on this one!

I've just started a build of the Estes Interceptor #1250 on my build blog at: www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com This is a classic I never got around to building the first time around. Should be fun!

I've started a build of the Centuri X-24 Bug on my blog at: https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/ Stop by and build a classic!

A new carded model of the A.S.P. (Atmospheric Sounding Projectile) has been posted in the Carded Rocketry section of Wayne Hill's Rocketry Blog - https://rocketry.wordpress.com/ Go to the Partial Paper Rocket Builds The A.S.P. is listed on the April 21, 2016 posts. All my other...

I've started a build of the new Estes Honest John (#7240) on the build blog at: https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/ The posts started on November 14, so scroll down to see the start. Coming up, I'll be spending some time on the fin shaping. Right now it's early on at the tail cone cutting...

I've revised the old "How To Build" website - MODEL ROCKET BUILDING TECHNIQUES It's now on the NAR website. Corrections, revisions and new photos throughout! Stop by and check it out - https://www.nar.org/educational-resources/model-rocket-building-techniques/

Here's a copy of an Email I just sent to Estes: Let me know if you agree - Hi Estes, I just got my clearance sale kits in the mail today. All arrived in great shape. A suggestion - The box was missing a very important element. There was no stamp proclaiming: "From the Model Rocket Capital...

I've started a build of The Launch Pad PERSHING on my build blog at: www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com This will be a fun one! It's been on my list for a few years.

I've just started the build of the FlisKits MERCURY REDSTONE on the build blog at: www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com I did build a tower for it - More on that later in the build. Stop by and follow along . . .

I've started the build of the Centuri SCREAMING EAGLE on the build blog at: www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com The PowrPad launcher/controller was assembled right before the Screaming Eagle. This starter kit was a good find on Ebay. I'm sure it was a first build for many.

Tonight I've started the build of the FlisKits M.A.C.M.E. on the building blog at: www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com This is the small MicroMaxx version. Why post it in the LPR area? Much of the build can be applied to the larger A.C.M.E. Spitfire version. Stop by and check the progress.

Anybody have a quantity of ST-18 tubing they'd like to sell at a reasonable price? (This is the Centuri style, not the thicker walled Aerotech tubing.) Also looking for ST-7 tubing and ST-7 sized engine blocks. I know Semroc still has some in stock but I'll need more than they currently...

After the Estes sales, everybody must have has one (or three) of these in their build pile - MEGA MOSQUITO www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com Yesterdays first post was a redraw of the MiniBrute "Bug" art in both the Mini and Mega sizes. Scroll down few to see the decals. Check the...

Here's a new Odd'l Rockets Design - The LITTLE GREEN MAN It had it's prototype tests this morning. Stable with both A8-3 and B6-4 engines. Probably best suited for B6 and C6 engines, tho. This could be a follow up kit after the success of the Pigasus. So - whatcha' think?