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I noticed that there’s been a little grousing on one of the rocket forums about the upcoming Classic Enerjet Nike-Ram kit not being “exact” scale (for example, the body tube is 0.040” larger in diameter). Our customers should understand that If we started from scratch we would end up with a kit that could cost $40 to $50 retail or more. By using our existing similar parts we are able to keep the price down to $30 retail. We don’t think making it an absolutely exact scale kit at a higher price will increase popularity or sales. The Classic Enerjet motors aren’t exact reproductions either, but are modern interpretations of the originals. And better in many ways! We look at it from the standpoint that we are introducing new generations to the magic of composite propellant hobby rocketry when it first started in 1971. The popularity of the F52C and now the reaction to the E24C & F67C supports our belief that we are accomplishing that mission.
Isn't it kind of the whole point of that forum to be autistically pedantic and detail-focused about originality of rockets? Love those guys for what they're helpful for, but there's limited crossover between here and there. If they want to build one exactly like the originals, the information is out there to do it.
It took me a long time to grow up enough to decide that when a particular company that made products I particularly liked evolved their line to products I didn't like so much, it was OK for them to make products that weren't for me and it was OK for me to not care for their products anymore.