Estes - Nimbus (#1971) Gallery

After six years I finally finished the Nimbus. Ever had a rocket that sits on the shelf unfinished forever? This Nimbus has been pushed around so much I actually felt sorry for it. I used Rustoleum 2X Aluminum & Red paint for the finish. I really like the Aluminum color, it really gives a nice look that I will be using on a lot of future projects. I used the original decals and they worked out ok, but not great. Overall the Nimbus turned out looking good. It's a flyer, so hopefully I will get a chance to launch the Nimbus soon.




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Welcome to the Estes Nimbus (#1971) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Nimbus (#1971) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Nimbus: #1971



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

Estes Nimbus (#1971) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Nimbus Also known as:

NUMBER: #1971

Introduced: 1986
Final Year: 1989
Designer:

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 17.375"
Diameter: 0.976"
Span:
Weight: 1.21 oz

Mfg. Description: Above the clouded atmosphere, this winged spaceship patrols the terran boundaries. Our model soars to 850 feet altitudes and lands gently with a 12" parachute. (Estes 1987 Catalog)



Estes 1987 Catalog










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

Mine, built around 1990, but recently refitted and flown: