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stefanj 05-11-2011 12:08 PM

Estes Pro Series wish list?
 
I figure someone would start one of these threads eventually.

What big models would you like Estes to produce?

I think a der Big Red Max is a dead-obvious choice. (Essentially, the Leviathon with different fins and decals.)

A retro spaceship model would be nice, as would a more modern sci-fi model.

Shreadvector 05-11-2011 12:11 PM

http://www.qmodeling.com/

ghrocketman 05-11-2011 12:32 PM

The Q-Modeling kits do not use thicker-walled upgraded tubes, which I consider to be a MUST for true MPR and above.

I would like to see tha following former "Maxi-Brutes" produced in the same size as original but upgraded with heavy wall tubing, ply/bass fins, heavy motor tubes, and heavy-duty recovery systems: Saturn 1B, Saturn V, Pershing 1A, Maxi-Alpha (not 3 with the plastic fins), Colossus (with WOOD fins), and a new Pershing II and Mercury Redstone of the same size. 38mm motor mounts in the kits, with 29mm adapters included. Realistic pricing of no higher than $60 for all but the Saturns, $100 for the Saturns.

Realistically priced upscales of the Astron SkyDart and Citation Patriot would be nice too.

Ironnerd 05-11-2011 12:41 PM

Up-rated Bluebird-Zero. I always thought that was a beautiful rocket (my 13mm version is a hoot-an-a-half).

GregGleason 05-11-2011 12:42 PM

Along with the Maxi Red Max:

IRIS (2.6" OD)

Merc Redstone (2.6" OD)

HoJo (2.6" OD)

V2 (either 4" or 6" OD)

Nike Herc (? OD)



I would start with those. That's all for now.

Greg

o1d_dude 05-11-2011 05:14 PM

1. Upscale BBZ (BT-70-ish and 29mm MMT)
2. Interceptor G (There's one hanging from the ceiling in my LHS and it's driving me crazy.)
3. Upscale Goblin (3" diameter and 29mm would be nice.)

jeffyjeep 05-11-2011 08:27 PM

1. Upscale LJ (Mercury)
2. Upscale LJII

Eagle3 05-11-2011 08:49 PM

Upscale versions of;
Citation Patriot
Bandit
Blue Bird Zero
Star Blazer

Ltvscout 05-11-2011 08:58 PM

An upscale LTV Scout, of course!

STRMan 05-11-2011 10:15 PM

A maxi EAC Viper


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