James Duffy
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The Estes Pershing 1A has long been a 'holy grail" kit of mine, the one Estes Maxi Brute release that has always been just out of reach. While Estes has rereleased their big V-2 and Honest John kits a number of times, the Pershing has never reappeared since its original appearance back in the '70s. Occasionally one would pop up on eBay, but the prices would get stupid and I would wave off. The dream of an Estes Pershing seemed destined to remain just that, a dream...
Until one just appeared on my doorstep one day. I'm not kidding.
Apparently, while beerlofting with my rocket buddies after a day of flying on some godforsaken field, I happened to mention that I really wanted to build one of these beasties. One of our group quietly stored this tidbit for later action.
So, this showed up over the holidays:
Damn! Let's open the box...
Yep, it's a partially-built kit, and a bit of a mess, but do I care? Not one damn bit!
Critically, the most important part of the kit, the nose cone, is intact and in good condition.
This is going to be fun. I have the best friends, no?
James
Until one just appeared on my doorstep one day. I'm not kidding.
Apparently, while beerlofting with my rocket buddies after a day of flying on some godforsaken field, I happened to mention that I really wanted to build one of these beasties. One of our group quietly stored this tidbit for later action.
So, this showed up over the holidays:
Damn! Let's open the box...
Yep, it's a partially-built kit, and a bit of a mess, but do I care? Not one damn bit!
Critically, the most important part of the kit, the nose cone, is intact and in good condition.
This is going to be fun. I have the best friends, no?
James