But my wife has a cousin in DeKalb! And it's sooooo flat out that way! Rocket road trip!
I'm confused. If the schools are not getting catalogs because Estes is running out, why do they continue to include one in each mail order? Seems like preaching to the choir (not to say that schools are bastions of paganism)...C. All of the above.
It might be worth noting that Estes has run out of printed copies of their 2020 catalogs. What that indicates I’m not sure. Hopefully thousands of young impressionable minds are going through them like we used to do.
I'm confused. If the schools are not getting catalogs because Estes is running out, why do they continue to include one in each mail order? Seems like preaching to the choir (not to say that schools are bastions of paganism)...
I’m a data driven person. NAR reported 7,400 members and approximately 195 affiliated clubs. Both are all time highs for the organization. Five years ago, those numbers were 20% less. I see no evidence of the hobby declining. May have seemed that way this year because narcon, ldrs, and other big draw events were canceled.
I see Estes now in the hands of real enthusiasts, a reinvigorated aerotech pushing on both ends of the spectrum (new O motors, and new quest A/B/C motors). Heck, even rocksim had a major version this year, 11 years after the last release.
Actually I was thinking of donating a few rockets that I’ve built over the past months. My shelf is getting full. I need to get rid of some before my family has an intervention.It may be financial. I'm sure there are more schools in the US than Estes posts mail orders in a year. Also, if you send cattledogs to schools you have to pay postage on each one. Throwing them in with an order doesn't increase your mail costs.
If you have more than one catalogue, give it to the science teacher at your local school. Or your scout leader. Maybe even your local hobby shop, 'cause I'm sure mine doesn't have one.
You mean I have to do something?What is needed is young people who are social media savvy
Throwing them in with an order doesn't increase your mail costs.
(I think college supplies, texts, etc. rank as one of the biggest rip-offs south of the North Pole. What a shame to gouge kids who have hopped tables, mowed lawns, delivered papers and flipped burgers for peanuts to get charged top dollar for stuff they have to have.)
That was my inspiration to get into Model Rockets. The local Hobby Shop left several catalogs with my 5th Grade teacher. Needless to say the Hobby Shop was full of anxious 5th graders wanting to buy Model Rockets.That is a good idea giving them to schools .I have about 5 of them so far. Good idea.
This is what we been talking about to do. I got hooked when a Centuri MX774 landed in our back yard with chute. We gave it back to the Science club. I went to the drug store and bought my first rocket the ASTRO 1 for $1.75. Right next to it was an Iris rocket for $2.00. Got him too. I was amazed. Then I started being obsessed with it. Merc Redstone,Lil Joe, Orion , etc.That was my inspiration to get into Model Rockets. The local Hobby Shop left several catalogs with my 5th Grade teacher. Needless to say the Hobby Shop was full of anxious 5th graders wanting to buy Model Rockets.
FYI I uploaded a video on youtube of my MTH GP38-2.This is what we been talking about to do. I got hooked when a Centuri MX774 landed in our back yard with chute. We gave it back to the Science club. I went to the drug store and bought my first rocket the ASTRO 1 for $1.75. Right next to it was an Iris rocket for $2.00. Got him too. I was amazed. Then I started being obsessed with it. Merc Redstone,Lil Joe, Orion , etc.
Talk about fate falling from the sky That’s a real cool way to discover a new hobby. I think it’s interesting you got started with Centuri rockets. I only had one of their rockets growing up. I guess having the Estes factory 70 miles from town, pretty much blocked the competition out.This is what we been talking about to do. I got hooked when a Centuri MX774 landed in our back yard with chute. We gave it back to the Science club. I went to the drug store and bought my first rocket the ASTRO 1 for $1.75. Right next to it was an Iris rocket for $2.00. Got him too. I was amazed. Then I started being obsessed with it. Merc Redstone,Lil Joe, Orion , etc.
Great video of your LIRR GP38-2 I think we’re both doomed. I just picked up a Citation Patriot today. Something to work on during the WinterFYI I uploaded a video on youtube of my MTH GP38-2.
Fantastic. A nice looking bird. Over 2 feet and a good size body tube. This will put on a nice show. Happy for you. I still have to continue my 24mm Gabriell III Launchpad model. lolGreat video of your LIRR GP38-2 I think we’re both doomed. I just picked up a Citation Patriot today. Something to work on during the Winter
I think, due to the voluntary cyborgi-ness of the millennial/post-millennial generations, the future is in electronic payloads. The rocket part, in the end, is a tech for lifting things. Even though it is an end in itself for most of us.
VR from a camera for the lift and a switch to a VR'd boost glider with a long burn H45 or RC motor? Who knows, I do know my son likes model building and carries the good painting gene, but is constantly PC gaming distracted.
Resistance is Futile.
Cheers / Robert
"...the future is in electronic payloads..."
100% Agree - The rocket is not enough in this age
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