Saturday, June 27, 2015

Coming Soon from Estes


Estes has some new kits unveiled in their Coming Soon page - CLICK HERE 

A larger Maxi-Brute sized HONEST JOHN was shown at a past NARAM.
This one is smaller, BT-60 based. To me, a more manageable size.
The website copy adds: "More scale kits and this is just the beginning."
Let's hope so!

Skill Level 3
Length: 22.9 in. (58.2 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Estimated Weight: 4.4 oz. (124.7 g)
Laser cut Wood Fins, Waterslide Decal, 15 in. Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: C11-3, D12-5 (First Flight), *E9-6, *E12-6
Projected Max Altitude: 1400 ft. (427 m)




The SKY WARRIOR is BT-55 based.
The landing leg dowel placement reminds me of the old Starship Vega.

Skill Level 2
Length: 19 in (48.3 cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.9 oz. (53.9 g)
Laser cut Wood Fins, Waterslide Decal, 
12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: B6-4 (First Flight), C6-5 
Projected Max Altitude: 850 ft. (259 m)




The most impressive new design is the SLV.
Does anybody else see some of the old Enerjet Athena?

Skill Level 4
Length: 34.2 in. (86.9 cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
Estimated Weight: 6.4 oz. (181.4 g)
Laser cut Wood Fins, Waterslide Decal, 
18 in. (46 cm) Parachute Recovery 
Recommended Engines: C11-3, D12-3, D12-5 (First Flight), *E12-4 
Projected Max Altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m)
Also returning is the BT-55 GOBLIN and the NEW mini engine SEQUOIA. 
Thanks to Estes for continuing to produce new builder's kits.

2 comments:

  1. Look at this
    http://www.estesrockets.com/coming-soon/007236-goblintm

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    1. Hi David,
      I did see that listing and the Sequoia too. Both are mentioned in the end of the post. I just thought these three were the most interesting.
      Estes is recommending a D12-3 for the Goblin?

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