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Hi Gang, We have some new decals drawn and listed on the website: The Maniac : when ESTES went totally 80s !! Vectors V to upscaled to fit the ST10 Ranger upscaled to fit BT80 and: drum roll please.... The QUASAR, printed on self adhesive chrome-like silver paper...

It is that time of year again, Excelsior Rocketry will be closed for vacation beginning Friday September 26 (that is this coming Friday) and we will be back on Monday October 13th. During this time, we will have no contact via email, phone, voicemail, heliograph, whisker laser, or any other...

Hi Gang, Excelsior Rocketry is happy to announce a new decal set, originated by, and created with Alan Estenson: Der Grosser Vati. We all knew it would happen sooner or later.... someone would cross a Max with the Daddy..... Anyway, what sport rocket does not look good with with a skull...

Hi Gang, Now that the Sky High is completed, I have begun my next upscale project: The BT70 Goblin. Again, Sandman has provided me with a beautiful upscale balsa cone. The model with be build with mod roc parts, with an eye to flying on the Quest E12 and E15 motors to be released next spring...

Inspired by Bill Stein's 29mm E and F motor announcement at NARAM, I have been working on a BT70 upscaled Sky Raider. The model uses all model rocket materials, including 1/4" balsa fins. I have already built a 24mm adapter to try it out this weekend at our section launch, and I intend to...

Excelsior Rocketry has another decal to fit the Interceptor: The Confederceptor. The two page "Confederceptor" decal set features CSN inginia, Rebel flag fin markings, and five ship names to choose from: Rebelene, Jackson, Pickett, General Lee and Alabama. Each ship also has secondary...

A few more decals are now completed and added to the website: Apogee II (Damon era version) Alien Space Probe Canadian/US Scale BOMARC decal: upscale to fit BT80 (2.6") Thanks for all of your support!! Phred

I have a question about level 1 cert. The following is from teh NAR website: "A person needs high power certification if he: Launches models containing multiple motors with a total installed impulse of 320.01 Newton-seconds or more, or Launches models containing a single motor with...

I am curious, I now have in my BP motor collection everything from little 8.5mm 1/8A AVI motors to a hunka huge Rocketflite 38mm F50. What was the largest BP motor commercially produced, who made is and when? Phred

OK, Due to many requests (which is how I decide what to draw and offer), The Mini Bomarcs have arrived: 1) The classic Mini Bomarc decal (BT20) is now available on our Classic Waterslide decals page. 2) A downscale of the Black schemed Bomarc is available for the BT20 Mini Bomarc model...

Hi Gang, I need a beta tester, just 1 this time! I have a new standard size (no E version yet) Interceptor decal: The Confederceptor. This ship has the Confederate States Stars and Bars flag for insignia, and the following ship names: Jackson General Lee Pickett Rebelene and...

Excelsior Rocketry is back from NARAM 50, recharged, and re-inspired. We have a whole passel of new decals for you. They are all loaded on the website, ready to order. Gemini Titan (old Kit K-21) Bullpup upscale fits 3" tube Deep Space Transport fits BT-80 Sky Raider fits BT-70 Meanie...

Hi Gang, I am getting ready to build a BT70 upscale of the ESTES Sky Raider. I figured that I should build it to fit the upcoming QUEST 28mm E and F motors. It looks like the SEMROC ST115 tube would work well as a motor mount tube for these motors.... Any thoughts... comments?

Excelsior Rocketry will be closed from Friday, July 25th and reopening Monday August 5th. We will be away for vacation and for NARAM 50. We will be attending NARAM on Monday and Tuesday. I will be hanging around with Sandman (Roachwerks) at his booth until he chases me away!! I will have an...

Yes, Finally!! Excelsior Rocketry announces the release of our Canadaceptor decal set that fits the Interceptor. The one and a half page "Canadaceptor" decal set features CAF inginia, Lightening Bolt main airframe markings, Maple Leaf tailfin markings as well as 10 ship names to choose from...

OK, I have been bombarded by requests, so I have completed a Canadian version of the Interceptor, inspired by the lightning strip jet scheme. (See this thread: https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=44468 ) I need a Beta tester. I want to get this decal out ASAP, so I need someone...

Hi Gang, After some great Beta Testing by TRF modelers Pat Easter and Todd Mullin (thanks!), Excelsior Rocketry is proud to announce the release of the "Briterceptor" and "Briterceptor E" decal sets. The "Briterceptor" is Excelsior Rocketry's first in a series of decals that fit the...

Hi Gang, I have a new set of decals that need testing. Is anyone building an Interceptor right now? I have an alternate set drawn for a British version: Boudicca class Interceptors with British RSN (Royal Space Navy) roundels and insignia, as well as ship names to replace the big US Air...

EXCELSIOR ROCKETRY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21ST AND REOPENING ON MONDAY DECEMBER 3RD. The webstore is still open and accepting orders, and we will print and ship your order when we return in December. HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSKING!! Thanks...

Hi Gang, I just found out that I will be going to Orlando in a few weeks. I am planning on driving out to Kennedy Space Center. Does anyone have any tips, pitfalls, 'must sees'? Phred