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scigs30 06-26-2010 12:16 AM

Another good find
 
Here is an X-15 I just picked up still in the box.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/tag/1802045016.html

Randy 06-26-2010 10:08 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
Here is an X-15 I just picked up still in the box.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/tag/1802045016.html


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

tbzep 06-26-2010 10:47 AM

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

Initiator001 06-26-2010 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy
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


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

scigs30 06-26-2010 03:05 PM

Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?

Ltvscout 06-26-2010 04:00 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?

It was a steal, as usual for your finds. ;)

Randy 06-26-2010 08:09 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?



YES! :)

www.vernarockets.com

Mikus 06-27-2010 08:54 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?


An awesome deal. :D

scigs30 06-28-2010 04:12 PM

It came in the mail today in great shape.

blackshire 06-29-2010 12:10 AM

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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