Estes - Der V-3 (#1970) Gallery

[Jackball74]

This was the last rocket I built before my lengthy rocketry hiatus several years ago, and one I have yet to launch. I didn't care for the humorous decals or the fin design, so I used a spare Honest John sheet my friend had and did a little trimming. The paint is a rust-colored primer. I like to think of it as the American postwar version of the V-3, done up for some testing at the Cape.

 

[Davidtmp]

This is one of my last built rockets in the mid 80's. Never painted till I found out about a club nearby. Went to my parents an retrieved my rockets. I done some glue reinforcement on fins and motor mount, painted, and put on original decals. Been flying great since, had a cracked fillet that has been repaired a couple of times. Love the little guy!

 

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes Der V-3 (#1970) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Der V-3 (#1970) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Der V-3: #1970
Semroc: Der V-1.5: KA-36



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

 

[JAL3]

Estes Der V-3 (#1970) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Der V-3 Also known as:

NUMBER: #1970

Introduced: 1986
Final Year: 1989
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 24"
Diameter: 2.6"
Span:
Weight: 4.4 oz

Mfg. Description: A two foot rocket, comical decals, "D" power lift-offs, and a large recovery parachute add up to big, big fun! 3/16" Maxi-Rod (#2244) required for launch. (Estes 1987 Catalog)

Advertising Liveries​

1987 Catalog

Face Card(s)​

Instruction Header(s)​

First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

 

[foamy]

John, could you please find or create a home for this? It's a Semroc Der V-1.5—A half scale derivative of the Estes Der V-3. I'm not sure what you would like to do with it. Thanks a bunch.

 

[JAL3]

Sorry it has taken a while.

It will get done. Not sure when but it will get done.

 

[foamy]

No worries. I just didn't know what to do with it. Thanks, again.

 

[JAL3]

No worries. I just didn't know what to do with it. Thanks, again.

I know more about what to do with it now, thanks to you. I did not know the relation to V3.

 

[JAL3]

Semroc Der V-1.5 (KA-36) Basic Information.

Semroc Astronautics

MODEL NAME: Der V-1.5 Also known as:

NUMBER: KA-36

Introduced: 2012
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 12.1" (30.9 cm)
Diameter: 1.325" (3.4 cm)
Span: 5.3" (13.5 cm)
Weight: 0.8 oz (23.0 g)

Mfg. Description:

Advertising Liveries​

2012 Web Ad

Face Card(s)​

Instruction Header(s)​

First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

 

[JAL3]

bump for editing

 

[Jackball74]

Decided to give my V-3 a makeover before its maiden launch (and to cover up the less-than-impressive decal work). Went with a simple camo scheme after laying on a few coats of green.

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[Micromeister]

I have my 1990's Der-V3's, still flyable.
She has always been great flyers on single D12-3's.

 

[TopRamen]

I had one back in the Eighties and remember it being a good Bird. I painted mine dark Blue Metallic and used the Stock Decals. It was claimed by the Tree Gods eventually.

 

[EXPjawa]

I just recently built this clone:

 

[EXPjawa]

Clone now flown:

 

[EXPjawa]

4" upscale:

I made two flights before the decals went on though -

 

[EXPjawa]

 

[EXPjawa]

The gang's all here:

I recently finished building Semroc's Der V-1.5 downscale and rounded out the family. All three were launched at URRG's Black Friday launch yesterday.

Standard-

Upscale-

Downscale-

 

[PaddyDaddy]

Here is my V3 and its clone.
Original V3 on right I bought broken on Ebay.
I fixed 2 fins and strengthened the crumpled body tube with a coupler/shock cord mount.
Got a dozen launches out of it before the motor mount burnt through.
I decided to reuse its nose cone on the 3 fin clone shown on the left. I call it Der V3-1F

 

[Fishhead]

I wasn't a fan when I first built it, but once Carl passed I changed my mind about it and finished it as intended.

 

[sinbintd1]

My fav Der V3