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Hi Everyone!
Just a quick update to let you all know a few things . . . The development of the site is going well. On average, we're getting 5,000 views per week, with 750-1000 being unique visitors. Clearly, the collecting world likes what is being presented here. I continue to add to the K-Kit Registry, as well as the promotional link on the front page at least twice per week. The site now contains over 300 pages! I've reached out to Vern as well as Bill Simon with positive results. Vern sent me some really swell pics that I'll be adding toward end of summer when I'm completed with phase II of the work. I sent Vern an Estes mug with the old logo, and he will receive it today. I'm sure he will be tickled when it arrives. I've begun to liquidate all my skill level kits to focus on my K-Kit collection. I have about 300 K-Kits, and have narrowed my scope to reflect my goal of building the site to the #1 resource for vintage Estes K-Kit research. If you buy kits on Ebay, keep an eye out for kits I'll be listing in the very near future. Here's the first of many items I'll be listing: Vintage K-Kit Rocket Plans/ Facecards Once again, thank you for all the positive messages and feedback. I knew that collecting K-Kits was a popular activity, but I never realized how many people were hungry for this information. I will continue to devote my time and expertise to complete this work over the next few years. My goal at that time will be to publish the first hard copy identification guide for these beloved kits. My best to all of you, Eric
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Add my kudos for a site well done
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====================================== The work you have done to assemble the data then organize, upload and present it all in a rational fashion is admirable. You definitely have done your homework on the old Estes kits. Thank you for sharing it all with us. Cheers !
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Website
This came to my inbox, so I reply. I started this venture also in the late 80s, but via pen n paper! I knew nothing of what few computers there were then, so my intent was a Book. Health issues & life events prevented my completion of this labor of love. Thank God I met you, Eric--working with you is fun & im Glad and Thrilled at what you have done here. Thank you!,,, and I encourage ALL who read this to help Eric and CONTRIBUTE what you can to him, and the hobby. Danny Almond.
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Many Updates Coming for Fall, 2013
Hi Gang,
Just a short update to say hi and hoping you're all enjoying a very hot summer .. . . being from the northeast, I love the few months of warm weather, and try to "stock up" as it were, heading into fall. . . . I have a lot of great stuff for the site coming in a few weeks. When I complete the early fall update, I'm confident this resource will almost be complete . . and I mean very, very close! So far for my summer I have managed to visit 3 serious collectors with very unique items. The kit identification has stood up, even when introduced to some of the best collectors, the sites documentation of each kit is right on the money. Look for an update in the next 8 weeks or so. Its going to be epic, and then I think we're over the hump . . . still lots to go, but this resource gives everyone a complete listing of every K-Kit. Its all right here! Can you imagine such a thing has been put in place? Its such a H U G E scope of work. I wish Harry and Mike Dorffler could see it . . . none the less, if you're an Estes collector, this is what you've wanted and its just about complete! Happy trails! Eric http://VintageEstesRockets.com
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Loving the website so far. Lots of interesting things to read and learn.
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End of Summer Update
Hi Everyone!
It was a glorious summer and I hope all of you had a good one as well! Just a quick note to let you know that I've posted an update to the site. I worked on the site sparingly over the last few months, and it's added up to quite an update. Visit the What's New link on my page for all the new goodies. Thanks for all the kind words and emails. This thing is becoming a monster . . . over 300 pages and I have alot to add over the coming weeks. Visit me at http://VintageEstesRockets.com Eric
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Excellent and informative site Eric! Keep up the great work!
Buzz
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Site Update
Hello Estes Rocketeers!
I have made an update to my website, with input from Vern and Bill Simon. As usual, there are new additions/changes/corrections to the K-Kit registry, as well as more in-depth information on the K-1 Astron Scout and Estes timeline. => http://vintageestesrockets.com/whatsnew.htm <= Im hoping to have the next section completed in the next 2 weeks, and I think you will love the material that will be posted. As always, thanks for the support and kind comments/emails. This thing is turning into a monster! Although my time is very limited, will continue to add to this vast resource as time permits. Have a great one guys! Kindly, Eric
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Vintage Estes Rockets Website Update
Hi Everyone!
Another update to the site is now up, and in this update I've included the Estes Museum, with rare and scarce items from the Golden Age. Additional updates to the K-Kit registry as well. => VintageEstesRockets.com/WhatsNew.htm Have fun! Hope you enjoy it! Eric
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Thanks Eric, good stuff! Your site is great fun to read through.
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