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Old 08-18-2012, 10:28 PM
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Default Next round of Estes releases

The instructions download page on the Estes site has some new additions

Centuri
Black Star Voyager
Rogue Voyager
Astron Sprint XL
Mega Der Red Max(PS II)

The Centuri seems to have the PNC-50BB with nozzle so Black Brant III clones should be easier. It's also weird seeing 'Centuri' and 'Estes' on the same rocket. The Black star voyager will have to go in the 'Build soon' pile once it comes out.
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Old 08-19-2012, 12:48 AM
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FYI, the Astron Sprint XL is based on a BT-60 body tube.

New shape molded plastic nose cone and tail cone. Nice.
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Old 08-19-2012, 01:05 AM
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I was wondering about that - thanks. Looks like the big DRM and the Sprint will wind up in my build pile.
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Old 08-19-2012, 04:22 AM
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The Astron Sprint XL is dedicated to Mike Dorffler.

Very nice touch.
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Old 08-19-2012, 08:56 AM
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They have to keep the Centuri name in use for trademark purposes. Although trademarks for companies and product names are different categories.

Hmmm. A Sprint without the "modeling skill" of a paper shroud. I noted the instructions do not have a spec panel like the face card, and the parts sizes require a SKU number converter, so unless you have one of those other data points it is not possible to determine the rocket diameter from the instructions.

On the other hand this is a much lower risk of bad build Sprint with blow molded parts. Made in China. Tubes too?

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Old 08-19-2012, 09:18 AM
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That BSV and the RV are very cool. When do they release these? Next year?
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Old 08-19-2012, 01:53 PM
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Definitely, Black Star Voyager.
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Old 08-19-2012, 06:50 PM
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WOW! Can't wait

I hope Estes understands all the damage they are doing to my wallet, but I like the new stuff.

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Old 08-19-2012, 08:46 PM
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Black Star Voyager and Mega Max will be mine! MWAHAHA!
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:38 PM
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Black Star Voyager is really something! Reminds me a bit of the Black Hole Space Probe. Nice work, Estes.
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