Estes #1919 Honest John Parts List?

[lowga]

I'd like to clone the Estes #1919 Honest John, using a 3-D printed nose cone. I have the kit, but am unsure of what size the body tube is, and also the engine mount. Does anyone have a parts list or could you give me a quick tutorial on how to measure the tubes? I have digital calipers.

Thanks.

 

[kuririn]

https://www.spacemodeling.org/jimz/estes/est1919.pdfI usually order my parts for clones from erockets.
The BT-55KA tube is 10.5" long
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-body-tube-bt-55-10-5-long/

 

[kuririn]

PS Looks like Jim has already picked up your decal scan with ruler.

 

[lowga]

The parts list is literally on the instructions--DUH! This is what happens when you try to work and do hobby stuff at the same time.

 

[kuririn]

PPS John Brohm has compiled a very useful resource called the Estes Body Tube Reference list..
It shows 10.625" for the length.
So either 10 1/2" or 10 5/8".
I would go with John Brohm's figure.
Not that anyone would notice a 1/8" difference.

 

[lowga]

Any sources for the BT-55 sized Honest John nose cone? I assume you'd have to find someone who is 3-D printing a replica?

 

[kuririn]

https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-balsa-nose-cone-bt-55-8-4-flared-ogive-honest-john-sem-bnc-55hj/Maybe Boyce can do a custom print for you as well.
I know they have a smaller HoJo kit, they could probably easily upscale the nose cone for BT-55.

 

[K'Tesh]

Ok, I can't access their website right now, but sirriusrocketry.com is where I bought my moldinoldies nosecones for my clones.

https://www.siriusrocketry.biz/ishop/estes-honest-john-1656.html

 

[kuririn]

Unfortunately sold out right now.
https://www.siriusrocketry.biz/ishop/moldin-oldies-pnc-55hj-171.html

 

[Ez2cDave]

Any sources for the BT-55 sized Honest John nose cone?

Yes, there is . . . I have a brand new one, sitting in my hands . . .

Actually, I have the BT-55 and BT-50 versions . . . Original Estes, UNUSED.

Email me !

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Dave F.