My association with the Estes (Der) Red Max kit dates way back to 1972 when I purchased a boxed Citation series version of this kit.

My Red Max model was a faithful flier at a nearby elementary school and flown many times on B4-2 motors.

Since that time the original Red Max model has gone in and out of production several times.

I built a new model of the original Red Max about 10-15 years ago. I also built a Mini Max and a Thrustline clone of the original Der Big Red Max (Only available in a starter set from 1978-1982).

In 2022 I built an almost stock model of the Pro Series II Der Big Red Max and last year I built an upscale 3" version of the original Der Big Red Max.

I am planning to fly the last two models for the first time at NARAM-65.

Estes released the Red Max T-Shirt a few weeks ago. Of course, I bought one.

Hmmm...

I currently have five ready to fly versions of various Red Max related models and a Red Max T-Shirt.

This gave me an idea.

I am announcing an unofficial Red Max flying Day for NARAM-65 (Day yet to be determined). Everyone bring and fly your Red Max models at NARAM-65 and if you have Red Max attire wear it on that day.

Maybe we should speak in funny German accents on that day too.

Let me know if you plan to attend NARAM-65 and we will coordinate the specific day for the Red Max fly-athon.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

Hmmmmmmm.......

The DRM is not something I often grab to fly, and I don't think, even with the new wheels, that we'll have room for the MDRM for this year's NARAM-65 trip....but I'll have to think about what to do here. I do have one regular DRM in flying shape, and two PSII Big DRM kits on hand.

Avis and I got Alpha sweatshirts. I will think about the DRM shirt.

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Bernard Cawley
NAR 89040 L1 - Life Member
SAM 0061
AMA 42160
KG7AIE

I think I have 26 flyable Maxes. Even if I was making the drive, I doubt that I'd have room for all of them. I guess I could just wear the same clothes all week.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc - Starfighter Scorpion Centuri - Mini Dactyl Estes - F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc - Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark

Why @ NARAM and not at one of the National Sport Launches?

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-Wolfram v. Kiparski
NAR 28643 - TRA 15520
MTMA Section #606 President

I try to have some sort of 'theme' about some/all of the rockets I take to fly at a NARAM.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

Same here. Fins. Nose cones. Occasionally paint. Below average craftsmanship.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc - Starfighter Scorpion Centuri - Mini Dactyl Estes - F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc - Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark

I plan to bring my Der Saturn Max (and maybe a few other Maxes). It made its debut flight at NARAM-60 in Pueblo.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

Werner Von Braun has a happy smile on his face

It will be fun to see that one again.

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Bernard Cawley
NAR 89040 L1 - Life Member
SAM 0061
AMA 42160
KG7AIE

Is it Okay if I bring my Mega Der Blue Max?