Estes Hornet Build Part 1 Parts

This model was originally a Centuri kit released in 1982.
This was the start of the conversion from Phoenix to Penrose, some Centuri branded kits were using Estes parts.
This model used a Estes BT-55 and was a "D Engine Convertible.
Recommended engines were a D12-7 and B and C 18mm engines

This catalog page is from the Ninfinger site HERE

The Estes reissue kit is made for 18mm engines, B4-4, B6-4 and C6-5.
I'll be making this one like the original Centuri version for 24mm D engines.

Some upgrades will include a replaceable Kevlar engine mount and a Centuri logo in place of the Estes name.

I won't be using the thin blue engine mount tube.
Because this model will use 24mm engines a 3/16" launch lug will replace the supplied 1/8" lug.

Here's the parts needed for the 24mm engine mount with replaceable Kevlar.

Clockwise from the left:
Generic plastic cotton swab tube, 2050 ring for the engine block,
135 lb. Kevlar, two 50/55 centering rings, 2 3/4" long BT-50 and the finger tab engine hook from the kit.

The finished model is for sale on EBAY right now - HERE