actual OD of Estes Mega Der Red Max body tube?

[Dave S.]

Does anyone know the actual outer diameter of the body tube for an Estes Mega Der Red Max?

I know it is in the neighborhood of 4 inches, but what is it more precisely?

I checked a couple references I had and didn't see this listed.

This would be the same as for the Vanderburn (Launch Lab) clone of the Mega model since it uses an actual Estes tube.

 

[BEC]

4.00 inch OD, 3.90 inch ID measured off of my built and several-times-flown Mega Der Red Max.

 

[LipRipr]

Does anyone know the actual outer diameter of the body tube for an Estes Mega Der Red Max?

I know it is in the neighborhood of 4 inches, but what is it more precisely?

I checked a couple references I had and didn't see this listed.

This would be the same as for the Vanderburn (Launch Lab) clone of the Mega model since it uses an actual Estes tube.

Yep 4” I’ve got an Original Kit.

Here’s a pic…

 

[Back_at_it]

Same here. 4.003 on the calipers.

 

[JonathanOtt]

Anyone have the length of the BT handy?

 

[SolarYellow]

Maybe send a note to Estes CS and ask them.

https://estesrockets.com/products/pro-series-ii-4-od-slotted-body-tube

 

[BEC]

Anyone have the length of the BT handy?

A quick tape measure applied to MDRM says 20.75 long.

 

[Back_at_it]

Mine shows 4.002 with calipers.

 

[BEC]

Mine shows 4.002 with calipers.

Must be .002 of paint

 

[JonathanOtt]

Maybe send a note to Estes CS and ask them.

https://estesrockets.com/products/pro-series-ii-4-od-slotted-body-tube

Why ask them when I can ask you guys?

A quick tape measure applied to MDRM says 20.75 long.

Thanks BEC!

 

[86mustang408w]

They are right at 4" OD. Thats not assembled yet I have all the stock parts and instructions. Do you need any other measurements?

 

[BEC]

Thanks BEC!

You're welcome. I like easy-to-answer questions like that .

 

[K'Tesh]

 

[Art Upton]

Curious , is this not the same 4" tube used in the old original Saturn V kit? I have a half built one and the original box from back then as a early teen....

 

[dpower]

Curious , is this not the same 4" tube used in the old original Saturn V kit? I have a half built one and the original box from back then as a early teen....

Nope:

https://estesrockets.com/products/saturn-v-main-body-tube

https://www.erockets.biz/body-tube-sizes/

 

[SolarYellow]

The MDRM nose cone fits perfectly in HP 4-inch tubing sold by LOC and others.

Pretty sure the Saturn V was BT-101, which has the same ID but a thinner wall.

 

[Art Upton]

The MDRM nose cone fits perfectly in HP 4-inch tubing sold by LOC and others.

Pretty sure the Saturn V was BT-101, which has the same ID but a thinner wall.

Yes , verified