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Old 06-26-2010, 12:16 AM
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Default 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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Old 06-26-2010, 10:08 AM
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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.

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Old 06-26-2010, 10:47 AM
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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.

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Old 06-26-2010, 01:22 PM
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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


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.

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Old 06-26-2010, 03:05 PM
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Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?
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Old 06-26-2010, 04:00 PM
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Thanks for all the info....Was it still a good deal at 17 bucks?

It was a steal, as usual for your finds.
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Old 06-26-2010, 08:09 PM
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YES!

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Old 06-27-2010, 08:54 AM
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An awesome deal.
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Old 06-28-2010, 04:12 PM
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It came in the mail today in great shape.
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