Another good find
Here is an X-15 I just picked up still in the box.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/tag/1802045016.html |
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Not bad but... The following rockets have been recalled by Estes Industries: 1. X-15 RTF Flying Model Rocket Model #1890 2. X-15 RTF Flying Model Rocket Starter Set Model #1412 3. Air Powered Rocket GL-X200 Also see: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07319.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02142.html I don't know how many times Estes has released some version of the X-15 over the years but yours is most likely one of those recalled. If not, you're good to go but no decent RSO will allow a recalled rocket to fly at a NAR launch. And it's not a matter of whether or not it can be made safe, it's been recalled. If you decide to fly it, be careful packing the chute and wear a hard hat. ;) Randy www.vernarockets.com |
Sigs30's find is model #1741, first seen in the 1988 catalog.
I believe it uses the same X-15 model that was available in the 1970's. Edit: added photo |
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The X-15 which was recalled is/was the relabeled Cox model. The X-15 Sigs30 bought is the early 1970's Estes version powered by 'T' motors. I used to fly mine all the time on A3-4T & A10-3T motors. :) Bob |
Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?
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It was a steal, as usual for your finds. ;) |
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YES! :) www.vernarockets.com |
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An awesome deal. :D |
It came in the mail today in great shape.
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My Estes "Firing Line" X-15 (and Vampire) always flew perfectly for me; the Cox X-15...not so much--on its first flight, mine weathercocked into an almost-nonexistent breeze that wouldn't have fazed the Estes one, and it parachuted onto the roof of a warehouse across the field.
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