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11-09-2010, 02:21 PM
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I envy those of you who have Michael's stores that stock rocket related materials. Those coupons can really make a big difference. I usually score my B/C Estes engines through WalMart sales as well, but I still don't touch the great deals you are getting. Nice work! 
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11-09-2010, 03:31 PM
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I envy those with Walmarts that carry anything pertaining to modeling. No paint, no plastics, no rockets... ah well, perhaps for Xmas.
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11-09-2010, 04:18 PM
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I can't say that there's anything wrong with the Quest motors. A few folks have mentioned some performance differences. I have launched my Agent Orange prototype, Dead Ringer/Harlequin prototype, Bullpup, Nemesis/older style Monarch hybrid & Super Bird on Quest engines, not to mention the El Dorado kitbash (Estes Menace) and the Bonestell coneship. The last two did horribly, but probably because of a plethora of problems other than the motors. The Agent Orange flies with a brute force aspect that may be due more to the big fins than anything, but it does fly. The DR/H prototype is way bottom heavy and may not have been a prime choice for the Quest motors, but I'll tell you that it flies very much like Fred mentions - getting the chance to see it go up (I ought to make one for a D motor!). The hybrid is a small rocket, so it's done very well. The Super Bird probably had a payload weight issue, but it's a Quest bird and so should do well on their own motors. I completely understand Estes using their own motors to test their own rockets... that's what I would do, as well. Until this thread, I wasn't aware that there was a performance difference. Like so many variables in this hobby I just have to ask and listen and I'll eventually become somewhat competent enough to not destroy the Earth... 
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11-09-2010, 06:53 PM
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One of the Michaels near me carries only RTF and motors at the new higher prices. The other surprised me with a decent selection of the new classic series kits. For the foreseeable future, WalMart appears to be out of the rocket business except for the few which may still have old stock on clearance. Bill
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11-09-2010, 09:26 PM
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 BTW, as I recall, the E2X was misspelled as EX2 Is proofreading a lost art?Doug .
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11-09-2010, 09:41 PM
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I used to be able to buy 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, C11-3, and D12-5 in 3 packs also but no longer. I still buy Blastoff packs, but since the new price is $70, I wait for 50% off coupons now. $35 is still a reasonable price for 24 motors. I have 5 unopened packs now and with the launch season coming to a close, I'm in no hurry and can wait .
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11-10-2010, 07:46 AM
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The one at 15th and Alma has the classic series kits. I have some business up in McKinney today; if I have time, I will check the store up there. Bill
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11-10-2010, 07:51 AM
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The ad this week has a 50% off coupon expiring today (Wednesday.) Hobby Lobby prices their D12-5 packs cheaper than the D12-3, I suspect because Michaels used to carry the D12-5. They may realize the lack of competition and raise their price any day now. Bill
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11-10-2010, 04:51 PM
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[QUOTE=jetlag] I reckon I have about 400 to 500 motors now!
Wow! That would be quite the show if you ever have a fire 
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11-11-2010, 04:44 AM
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Don't even THINK like that!!! I doubt there would be much left of the wooden shop after something like that. I lock the door only if the I've had a fight with the other half...........just in case she gets any ideas! Allen
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