SecretSquirrel
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Hi everyone
I just got back into rocketry last October after more than 20 years absence.
I got my first Estes rocket in 73 I think. It was a Quasar that came in a starter set. I still have the launch pad and controller from the set but lost the rocket years ago. I do still have my original Mark II, Estes Starliner and Scout.
About 12 years ago I built some kits for my niece and nephew, some of them never flew. They loved launching the rockets but absolutely hated running to recover them.
Last October I was in a hobby shop looking for something to build that wouldnt turn into a huge project. I build a few plastic car kits here and there but wanted something different. I saw a Quest Super Cruiser and knew what I wanted. I took it home and built it over the weekend. Most fun Ive had building an a long time.
I went back and got 2 more kits and built them. Then I was hooked. I joined the Dallas Area Rocket Society and went to my first launch since 78 last month. IT WAS A BLAST! (Pun intended)
Ive finished 9 kits now and have an Orbital Transport, a Quest Intruder and a Fliskits Tumbleweed ready to paint. Im also cloning an Estes Interceptor.
I just got back into rocketry last October after more than 20 years absence.
I got my first Estes rocket in 73 I think. It was a Quasar that came in a starter set. I still have the launch pad and controller from the set but lost the rocket years ago. I do still have my original Mark II, Estes Starliner and Scout.
About 12 years ago I built some kits for my niece and nephew, some of them never flew. They loved launching the rockets but absolutely hated running to recover them.
Last October I was in a hobby shop looking for something to build that wouldnt turn into a huge project. I build a few plastic car kits here and there but wanted something different. I saw a Quest Super Cruiser and knew what I wanted. I took it home and built it over the weekend. Most fun Ive had building an a long time.
I went back and got 2 more kits and built them. Then I was hooked. I joined the Dallas Area Rocket Society and went to my first launch since 78 last month. IT WAS A BLAST! (Pun intended)
Ive finished 9 kits now and have an Orbital Transport, a Quest Intruder and a Fliskits Tumbleweed ready to paint. Im also cloning an Estes Interceptor.
