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Old 02-19-2008, 12:22 AM
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I picked up a batch of Krueger Rocket Co. items on ebay last week (and a few more yesterday). One of the more interesting items is a package labled "Egg Padding".
Interesting idea, tho a bit vague in the instructions ("Obtain a tube large enough to fit the egg. Obtain another tube about 1/4" smaller." Hmmmm..). Also, a Centuri-like asbestos pad and an assortment of 1-sheet plans - seem to be for actual kits that Krueger sold, but the sheets look like they were sold as a set. I'll send a PDF file off to scott for the archives.
1 kit is in the batch, the 'Spooky II'. Haven't decided whether or not to open it . The header
is stapled to the bag, but unlike Centuri kits, the plastic bag is sealed. My digital camera is giving me fits right now - as soon as I get it working I'll post a better photo.
There have been a few threads recently mentioning Kreuger, but not much info - does anyone know anything about the Who-What-When-Where on them?

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Old 02-19-2008, 10:23 AM
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...Interesting idea, tho a bit vague in the instructions ("Obtain a tube large enough to fit the egg. Obtain another tube about 1/4" smaller." Hmmmm..)...


I've never seen these before, but I think I actually understand what the instructions are saying.

The two short pieces of tubing form holding cradles at each end of the egg, and this material forms a rubbery, shock-absorbing diaphram to hold those cradles. The egg is suspended in the middle, not touching anything but the two short tubes. These "end caps" friction-fit into the larger tube. The instructions are non-specific on the tube sizes because it's not meant for just one size rocket. By building up enough of this material around the short tubes, you can create a payload compartment for any size tube. The end-cap tubes just need to be small enough to conform around the ends of the egg, but not large enough that the egg slips through them.

Make sense?
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Old 02-19-2008, 11:39 AM
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I found this via google: "The Krueger Rocket Company was founded by Bill, Jim, and Tom Krueger. When they were young boys, they were interested in model rockets. Eventually it turned into a business for them. They creates their own rocket designs, launch pads, and rocket engines."


good catch getting that Krueger stuff by somebody we know!> did you also see that other Kruger Kit on Ebay?

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I found this via google: "The Krueger Rocket Company was founded by Bill, Jim, and Tom Krueger. When they were young boys, they were interested in model rockets. Eventually it turned into a business for them. They creates their own rocket designs, launch pads, and rocket engines."


good catch getting that Krueger stuff by somebody we know!> did you also see that other Kruger Kit on Ebay?

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I think he got that too! I was bidding on both auctions and completely forgot about them . I guess it's a good thing. I'd hate to run up the bid against a fellow YORFer
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I've never seen these before, but I think I actually understand what the instructions are saying.

The two short pieces of tubing form holding cradles at each end of the egg, and this material forms a rubbery, shock-absorbing diaphram to hold those cradles. The egg is suspended in the middle, not touching anything but the two short tubes. These "end caps" friction-fit into the larger tube. The instructions are non-specific on the tube sizes because it's not meant for just one size rocket. By building up enough of this material around the short tubes, you can create a payload compartment for any size tube. The end-cap tubes just need to be small enough to conform around the ends of the egg, but not large enough that the egg slips through them.

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Makes sense after 40-odd years of this - I was just picturing myself at 11 scratching my head over it .

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I found this via google: "The Krueger Rocket Company was founded by Bill, Jim, and Tom Krueger. When they were young boys, they were interested in model rockets. Eventually it turned into a business for them. They creates their own rocket designs, launch pads, and rocket engines."


good catch getting that Krueger stuff by somebody we know!> did you also see that other Kruger Kit on Ebay?

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Do you have a link to that info? I did a quick google, but didn't find anything.

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I think he got that too! I was bidding on both auctions and completely forgot about them . I guess it's a good thing. I'd hate to run up the bid against a fellow YORFer



I appreciate that, Don. On both items I had to call my brother and have him keep an eye on the bidding for me.

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I found this via google: "The Krueger Rocket Company was founded by Bill, Jim, and Tom Krueger. When they were young boys, they were interested in model rockets. Eventually it turned into a business for them. They creates their own rocket designs, launch pads, and rocket engines."


Notice how they don't mention Freddy, the black sheep of the family and designated fin cutter.
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Notice how they don't mention Freddy, the black sheep of the family and designated fin cutter.


That's probably because he was mildly allergic to balsa dust and used that excuse to call in sick all the time because he was out cattin' around all night. It's sad when you have to fire a family member. It's even sadder when they are literally "fired" in the bowels of hades.
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That's probably because he was mildly allergic to balsa dust and used that excuse to call in sick all the time because he was out cattin' around all night. It's sad when you have to fire a family member. It's even sadder when they are literally "fired" in the bowels of hades.


I think the balsa aggravated a skin condition he had. Snappy dresser, though.
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