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The rocket that got away...Estes Mosquito
I want the kit... i bought 18" of BT-5 and a whole mess of 1/16 inch balsa. I just feel it's not the same as opening that kit, and building the entire rocket in 20 minutes.
Also, everyone i have found selling BNC-5 nose cones, want $1.05 for them, ouch. Had i known that they were going to be so hard to find, i wouldn't have used A10 motors on the last one's found in my basement.
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Lost all the Mosquitos I've ever had, every single one of them. And on their first (and only)
flights, too. After the third lost model, I said to myself "That's it; I'm not getting these anymore!" I've had better success (and longevity) with classics such as the Astron Scout, from which I got numerous flights from 1969 until early 2004, when I finally lost it on a C6-7
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Not the Mosquito, but darn close. You can get three for one with our Triple Zip. 13mm, 18mm and 24mm. Check it out at http://tmrk.rocketshoppe.com/triple.htm That's my eldest daughter in the one pic about 9 years ago. She's a Sophmore in HS now. Boy, time sure files.
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Now, of course you realize the Estes Mosquito is OOP..... PM me an address and I'll see if I can get you one to produce......probably open bag so you won't get the enjoyment of actually opening the bag but if that matters, I can tape it closed for you.....
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Why not modify it to fly on MicroMaxx?
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Or you coukld try a C6 in a Micro or go totaly goofy and put a D21 in it (yes they will take it).
But dont expect getting it back unless you are an eagle eye. Mr. Bob Starlight guy |
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If you want to get really cheap, instead of 1/16th balsa just use popsicle sticks (craft sticks) for fins. A little extra weight won't hurt the performance that much. That will also cut the building time from 20 minutes to 15!
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I once launched a Mosquito on an old Centuri B4-5M full-B mini-motor.
It went nearly into orbit but was actually recovered. It was painted fluorescent orange and black and was easily spotted (eventually) against the snow-covered landing area. Unless it landed over snow I don't think it would have been found.
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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!! Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't ! Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY. ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, and HAVOC ! Last edited by ghrocketman : 12-15-2008 at 10:38 AM. |
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C6 is 18mm if I'm not mistaken, Or is it not an Estes motor?
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Active rockets: Extreme Darkstar(HPR) BSD 4" Little John(HPR) Ultimate Darkstar (HPR) 5.5 polecat NIKE smoke (HPR) Retired: Estes Mosquito (Mini Brute) under construction: L1 5.5" Standard ARM RIP Erik Gates. Your talents will never be forgotten. |
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Yes, C6 is 18 mm, and Estes & Quest sells it. The Estes Mosquito used the 13 mm engines; didn't matter, as I still lost all of mine anyway.
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