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Old 12-20-2010, 10:29 PM
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Has anyone built one of the new 1/100th scale ESTES Saturn V kits?

I know they hit the market a few months ago, but I never picked one up yet, because I have too much on my build plate already. I think the kit calls for one 24mm motor, but I think a cluster configuration would look cool..if anyone has built it into a cluster, what did you go with?

I think it would give it a more realistic flight?
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Old 12-20-2010, 11:07 PM
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I think the kit calls for one 24mm motor, but I think a cluster configuration would look cool..if anyone has built it into a cluster, what did you go with?

I think it would give it a more realistic flight?



The new kit does not come with an option of a motor cluster. In the past, you had a choice of one D13 or three 18mm motors. A cluster of five motors would be the most realistic, obviously.


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Old 12-20-2010, 11:31 PM
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The new kit does not come with an option of a motor cluster. In the past, you had a choice of one D13 or three 18mm motors. A cluster of five motors would be the most realistic, obviously.


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What are the options for the cluster on the new kit? 4x18mm? I agree a 5 engine cluster would be the best way to go.
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Old 12-21-2010, 06:59 AM
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Has anyone built one of the new 1/100th scale ESTES Saturn V kits?

I know they hit the market a few months ago, but I never picked one up yet, because I have too much on my build plate already. I think the kit calls for one 24mm motor, but I think a cluster configuration would look cool..if anyone has built it into a cluster, what did you go with?

I think it would give it a more realistic flight?



To me this is the most realistic for a model of this size. http://www.vernarockets.com/id2.html

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Old 12-21-2010, 09:03 AM
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My son is putting decals on his during Christmas break. He built it with an interchangeable mount so that it can be flown with a single D12-3 or a cluster. He built his SEMROC Saturn 1B the same way. It has flown with single, triple, and quad motor combinations.
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Old 12-21-2010, 09:06 AM
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I built mine with a removable core , so currently I have a cluster of 1 24 and 4 18 motor mounts
I also built a 29mm core for it as well .

Could someone please scan and PDF the cardstock transition for me . I hosed mine and need to re make it ( the upper one )
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Old 12-21-2010, 06:07 PM
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I built mine per the instructions and it is right at 12 ozs. I might consider flying it on a D12-3 but...it's set up for RMS motors.

I'm sure the resident "authority" on Estes Saturn V motor selection will pipe in soon and give you the correct answer, but most of us mere mortals just guess...

Bottom line...build it how you want. Weight is the only issue. Clusters are cool.
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Besides the Estes D12-3, can anybody recommend an Aerotech single use motor for the Saturn V and Saturn 1B that can be used if "stock" built? (Still have not started my 1B................ )
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...Bottom line...build it how you want. Weight is the only issue. Clusters are cool.


Yeap, clusters are cool and when it comes to the SATURN V, it has to be a cluster. I am presently building mine and did go with a 24mm core and 18mm on the rest. Still debating on the internal launch lug... Notes and pictures here.
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Besides the Estes D12-3, can anybody recommend an Aerotech single use motor for the Saturn V and Saturn 1B that can be used if "stock" built? (Still have not started my 1B................ )



I would not recommend a D12-3. From the teach a man to fish department, it is good to see what the experiences of others are http://www.rocketreviews.com/review..._saturn_v.shtml


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