The Next Build - The 260 Space Booster - Backstory

The 260 SPACE BOOSTER

This one goes way back, from the 1965 Estes Model Rocket News, V5 #3.
For years, it's been my "I'll build this one day" rocket.
It features a BIG nozzle and clear fins.

You can see the plans and the entire MRN issue at:
http://www.oldrocketplans.com/mrn/mrn_v5_n3/MRN_V5_N3.pdf
Check out the introduction of the "New Shock Cord Mount" on page 5.
On page 7, that Whirlybird design seems very familiar.

Clear fins will be placed the way it was done on the old Estes Gemini Titan and Thor Agena B kits.
I finally found some workable clear fin stock and a good substitute for the CFS-20 clear tube wrap. This will all be covered in upcoming blog posts.