And my final decision is...

[Mrs.Havoc821]

I chose the Estes Storm Caster. It looked like a really neat rocket, so I had to get it. Chris was there with me on Saturday when I got it and he said it was a good rocket.

 

[dr wogz]

Good for you! it is one of my favorites, and is an elegent, yet simple design. And 'D' powered to boot!!

 

[Donaldsrockets]

Originally posted by Mrs.Havoc821
I chose the Estes Storm Caster. It looked like a really neat rocket, so I had to get it. Chris was there with me on Saturday when I got it and he said it was a good rocket.

Great choice. I have one and I really like it. Gets about 400 feet on C11 motors and about 850-900 feet on a D12-5 and is quick getting there.

I also flew mine on an 18mm adaptor and a C6-3 for a very nice flight, same altitude as the C11, just slower and cheaper too.

Or, if you build it tough and get really brave, you could put an Aerotech 24mm SU motor or 24/40 reload in there but I wouldn't reccommend it if you don't have a lot of space.

Good Luck

 

Hello,

The Estes StormCaster is a very underrated rocket. The through the wall fins, "D" engine mount, and large size make for a great rocket.

Best regards,
Brian

 

[phaar]

Originally posted by bswan72
Hello,

The Estes StormCaster is a very underrated rocket. The through the wall fins, "D" engine mount, and large size make for a great rocket.

Best regards,
Brian

I definately agree! An AT E30 will do wonders for your Stormcaster, but as they said, make sure you have a BIG space for E and over. This is probably one of my favorite Estes kits!

 

[r1dermon]

an E30 would probably send it about 1500-2000ft. and FAST. i simmed my estes eliminator on an E30-7t at 2300ft and a peak speed of 411mph. thats not too slow, especially for a lightweight plastic kit. lol. thats E30 is quite impressive.

 

[loopy]

The Stormcaster is a great rocket! It's an easy build, but yields fairly impressive results. We got one for my 5 year old son last year for Christmas, and I helped him build it with an Estes E motor mount - just push the engine block back an extra inch, and put in an E-length hook, and you're all set for an E9! Keep us posted!

Loopy

 

[Stymye]

makes a great 3 x 18mm too!

 

[JStarStar]

Originally posted by Loopy
The Stormcaster is a great rocket! It's an easy build, but yields fairly impressive results. We got one for my 5 year old son last year for Christmas, and I helped him build it with an Estes E motor mount - just push the engine block back an extra inch, and put in an E-length hook, and you're all set for an E9! Keep us posted!

Loopy

Ya know, I do that now with almost every D-engine kit I build ... just build in an E-sized mount to start out with.

I figure, I'd rather be able to launch it with a D or E right from the start - that way, you don't have to do any modifications or anything, it's already built that way.

 

Andy,

I never thought to cluster the StormCaster. How does it fly as a 3 engine cluster? What is the max. altitude?

Best regards,
Brian

 

[Stymye]

Brian , it gets around 1200' on C 6 -7's thats the only motors I've tried in it. I found it flys well with only 2 lit also.

With B6's it sim's to around 600'

I did add nose weight , my notes say "12 BB's with epoxy" however much that equals.

I agree with everyone It's a great kit for the money.

 

[Mrs.Havoc821]

I don't kow when I'm going to start building it. He said he was wanting to show me some techniques on how he builds rockets before I start on it. I'm really impatient though, b/c yesterday, I opened it up and read the directions, and I said to myself, "When can I start?" I think it's going to be kinda easy and fun! When I get pictures, I'll scan them and then post them. I just learned how to use the scaner (I'm really slow), so I'll be posting some of me and Chris, and of the rocket we built together. Also, I wanted to be different with my rocket. I don't want to paint mine the way the pictures show, and I don't want to use the decal thing. What I was thinking was either painting it 2 shades of blue, 1 shade would go on the fins and nose cone, and the other shade would be the rest of the rocket ( Chris favorite color is blue ), or I could paint the rocket blue and the fins and nose cone yellow. what do ya'll think?

 

[loopy]

Can't go wrong with blue and yellow. Paint the fins and nose a bright yellow, and the body a dark blue. gotta love it!

Loopy

 

[EMRR]

Originally posted by stymye
makes a great 3 x 18mm too!

Hey, Andy - please consider submitting a modification article to EMRR so others can try this too!

Nick

 

[r1dermon]

shading from light blue to dark blue works good