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Friday, February 16, 2024

New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 1, Background

The New Way Nike Ajax is a clone of the original Estes kit.

Estes kit #1279 was introduced in 1976 and sold for $6.00. It was available until 1981. Designed by Wayne Kellner.

The New Way version is 30.75" tall
The lowest tube is a BT-55, followed by a BT-50 with the short tube at the top a BT-20.

Lower fin span is 6.75". 
Weight is 2.5 oz. 

Recommended engines - B6-4 and C6-5.

There are 15 fins (big and small) and eight tunnels. It's a challenging build with lots of wood grain to fill.

The build starts tomorrow - 


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