HiFlier XXL is HUGE.

[CrazyModelGuy]

So this rocket is a great Mid/Hi Power Rocket. It can run anything from an F to an I in the 29mm size. I believe I will be using this Rocket for my level 1 cert. Someone recommended the H155 I believe and said it flies amazing on that Engine. But for a size comparison this is the HiFlier XXL fin to the Estes HiFlier Rocket.

 

[Adam3836]

Just alittle bigger lol

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

Just alittle bigger lol

NAHHHHHHHHH. I am going to try to build this and get an H motor and get my level 1 cert. Its sort of intimidating. LOL

 

[jmuck78]

So this rocket is a great Mid/Hi Power Rocket. It can run anything from an F to an I in the 29mm size. I believe I will be using this Rocket for my level 1 cert. Someone recommended the H155 I believe and said it flies amazing on that Engine. But for a size comparison this is the HiFlier XXL fin to the Estes HiFlier Rocket. View attachment 474028

Is this a scratch built rocket or is it a kit?

 

[Tractionengines]

I would guess this. 3" dia version.
https://www.vander-burn.com/product/hi-flier-xxl/19

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

I would guess this. 3" dia version.
https://www.vander-burn.com/product/hi-flier-xxl/19

That is correct. Vander-Burn kit. Excellent quality too.

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

Is this a scratch built rocket or is it a kit?

This is available from LaunchLab Rocketry its A limited run of HiFlier XXL kits. Hand numbered. And the quality is top notch.

 

[MidOH]

Out of stock? Says ''not taking orders now''. Must be busy, or closed for the weekend.

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

Out of stock? Says ''not taking orders now''. Must be busy, or closed for the weekend.

Vander-Burn was bought out by LaunchLab Rocketry. They have 4 left on their site.

 

[Woody's Workshop]

Down to 3 now...Buy soon.
Checkout the Cherokee-H too.

 

[jmuck78]

This is available from LaunchLab Rocketry its A limited run of HiFlier XXL kits. Hand numbered. And the quality is top notch.

i found it and ordered one. Thanks!

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

i found it and ordered one. Thanks!

And the owner Steve is a good guy and a sponsor of the Forums. Very easy to talk to an rocket guy.

 

[jmuck78]

Out of stock? Says ''not taking orders now''. Must be busy, or closed for the weekend.

i placed an order last night, and he immediately emailed me to say there is a sale today. Since i ordered before the sale, he refunded the difference. I love it when that happens.

 

[user 35280]

At one time vander-burn sold a 3 motor cluster version of the Hi-Flier XXL, but not sure if Steve @ Launch Lab Rocketry is offering it?

 

[MidOH]

I think its further down the page. $120.

 

[user 35280]

I think its further down the page. $120.

Hmmm, I still don’t see it. Not on launch lab or the old vander-burn websites

 

[CalebJ]

Hmmm, I still don’t see it. Not on launch lab or the old vander-burn websites

It's still on the Vanderburn page as a separate listing from the main HiFlier XXL, but you're correct that it has not made it over to Launch Lab yet. They're still spinning up several of the old kits.

https://www.vander-burn.com/product/hi-flier-xxl-3x29mm-cluster/37?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

 

[Hardline]

I had forgotten that I picked up a Hiflier XXL back in March, just one 29mm not the cluster.

 

[RobertH3]

Got the Big Daddy mod parts from them and quite happy with it. Cherokee-H is a beautiful kit, and that one looks good too.

Cheers / Robert

 

[hball55]

Vander-Burn had a few more Estes clones that Launch Lab apparently chose not to carry. Looks like the Cherokee H and the Hi-Flier XXL are the only ones still carried; I have both/built.

If you prefer fiberglass, Wildman has a Cherokee with a 54mm mmt.

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

So its almost finished. Just to do the Fin filets, sand, paint and then figure out what motor for its maiden flight. This is my first large rocket. And those fin slots were a pain in the ass. LOL

 

[DMehalko]

looking good! an H115dm would be a cool first flight

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

looking good! an H115dm would be a cool first flight

Im not level 1 certified yet. But I believe that H115 is the motor I will be doing my cert flight with.

 

[Moldie]

And those fin slots were a pain in the ass. LOL

What made the fin slots so difficult?
I still haven't built mine yet.
Any suggestions before starting my build?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[CrazyModelGuy]

What made the fin slots so difficult?
I still haven't built mine yet.
Any suggestions before starting my build?

Thanks,
Mike

Because the slots in the tube are soo long. They tend to flex outward. And because of that getting the Centering rings to tack properly is a bit nerve racking. So I mocked up the motor tube and the fins into the rocket and marked the motor tube. And then glue the motor tube and centering rings. Let them cure for 24 hours. Did another fillet of glue let sit another 24 hours. Finally when installing the motor tube/centering ring combo I did my glue and then used rubber bands to hold the body tube in place to the motor mount. Its a great kit. Im very happy with it. Just think if I was designing it I would have made each fin have dual mounting tabs so the body tube wasnt flexing out so much. Ill finish my glue fillets this weekend and then I have to find a place to prime and paint this thing.

 

[Moldie]

Because the slots in the tube are soo long. They tend to flex outward. And because of that getting the Centering rings to tack properly is a bit nerve racking. So I mocked up the motor tube and the fins into the rocket and marked the motor tube. And then glue the motor tube and centering rings. Let them cure for 24 hours. Did another fillet of glue let sit another 24 hours. Finally when installing the motor tube/centering ring combo I did my glue and then used rubber bands to hold the body tube in place to the motor mount. Its a great kit. Im very happy with it. Just think if I was designing it I would have made each fin have dual mounting tabs so the body tube wasnt flexing out so much. Ill finish my glue fillets this weekend and then I have to find a place to prime and paint this thing.

Excellent.

Thanks.

 

[jmasterj]

Because the slots in the tube are soo long. They tend to flex outward. And because of that getting the Centering rings to tack properly is a bit nerve racking. So I mocked up the motor tube and the fins into the rocket and marked the motor tube. And then glue the motor tube and centering rings. Let them cure for 24 hours. Did another fillet of glue let sit another 24 hours. Finally when installing the motor tube/centering ring combo I did my glue and then used rubber bands to hold the body tube in place to the motor mount. Its a great kit. Im very happy with it. Just think if I was designing it I would have made each fin have dual mounting tabs so the body tube wasnt flexing out so much. Ill finish my glue fillets this weekend and then I have to find a place to prime and paint this thing.

Were your fins warped? Mine are, though they are so big it seems inevitable. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Launch Lab Rocketry]

Vander-Burn had a few more Estes clones that Launch Lab apparently chose not to carry. Looks like the Cherokee H and the Hi-Flier XXL are the only ones still carried; I have both/built.

If you prefer fiberglass, Wildman has a Cherokee with a 54mm mmt.

It's just an issue with getting parts, and doing so efficiently. Still working on bringing back the clones! MDRM goes in and out of stock as I can obtain parts too!

 

[Jozef]

I'm a big fan of this design. Built an upscale scratch build from Estes PSII 2" diameter components. Photo shows that with a BT60 Estes build as well as this 3 inch upscale discussed here. Very nice kit with excellent components for $95. The vinyl alone is $28. The nosecone should have been 5:1, but it still looks good.