Vance in AK
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Hello all. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy this forum. I just found it today, and have already spent several hours digging thru the threads.
I was involved in model rocketry in the early 70's while in the 4th-6th grades, & although I got out of it after that (for football? go figure) it never quite got out of my blood. A few years ago I gave a nephew a starter set for his birthday & helped him with a couple of launches. We live a few states away, & even though he enjoyed it I'm not sure the bug really bit him.
This year around Christmas my wife & I were in a hobby shop looking at stuff for our kids. She kept catching me in the rocket section, so Guess what I got for Christmas? An Estes Missle Command starter set & a Commanche-3 kit! I know that @ 42 I probably shouldn't be too excited, but I have to admit that was the gift I liked the best. Last Saturday we went out & I let each of my daughters launch a rocket twice, & I did the final launch.
After 30yrs away it was as fun as ever. My wife enjoyed it & my kids loved it(in spite of temps in the teens). I bought simple kits for both kids(daughters, 7 & 9) & my wife & we are all going to build them together. I bought a Misquito kit for myself to start on before I tackle the Commanche. It's been a long time.
Sorry for the long post, but it's fun to be back & I just want to thank everyone for the wisdom they share here.
Vance in Alaska
I was involved in model rocketry in the early 70's while in the 4th-6th grades, & although I got out of it after that (for football? go figure) it never quite got out of my blood. A few years ago I gave a nephew a starter set for his birthday & helped him with a couple of launches. We live a few states away, & even though he enjoyed it I'm not sure the bug really bit him.
This year around Christmas my wife & I were in a hobby shop looking at stuff for our kids. She kept catching me in the rocket section, so Guess what I got for Christmas? An Estes Missle Command starter set & a Commanche-3 kit! I know that @ 42 I probably shouldn't be too excited, but I have to admit that was the gift I liked the best. Last Saturday we went out & I let each of my daughters launch a rocket twice, & I did the final launch.
After 30yrs away it was as fun as ever. My wife enjoyed it & my kids loved it(in spite of temps in the teens). I bought simple kits for both kids(daughters, 7 & 9) & my wife & we are all going to build them together. I bought a Misquito kit for myself to start on before I tackle the Commanche. It's been a long time.
Sorry for the long post, but it's fun to be back & I just want to thank everyone for the wisdom they share here.
Vance in Alaska