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New Kits from Estes
Once again, YORF is able to get the scoop on the Estes new releases before anyone else.
This model is one people having been looking for Estes to re-release for a long time. This is not a 3FNC re-release like their Der Red Max. BTW, you can look for the Der Red Max to hit the shelves in mid to late June. I'll report back here when I get an availability date for these two new kits. Without further adieu, here are the new releases coming from Estes... Interceptor #1250 Introducing a classic remake of the ESTES Interceptor… one of the most popular model rockets of all time! The new Interceptor retains the intergalactic cruiser look it had decades ago, but with new and improved features such as: laser cut precision balsa parts, highly detailed blow molded nose cone and 5 color decal sheets that provide spectacular results! Skill Level 2 Length: 26.0 in. Diameter: 1.3 in. Wingspan: 7.4 in. Recovery System: 18 in. Parachute Recommended Engines: B6-2; B6-4; C6-5 Interceptor E #1350 Introducing the ESTES E - powered version of the world-renowned Interceptor model rocket! Standing nearly 39 in. tall, this Skill Level 2 rocket features laser cut precision balsa parts, a slotted body tube for extra secure wing & fin mounting, a detailed blow molded nose cone and 3 huge 5 color decal sheets that will finish this model in award winning décor! Skill Level 2 Length: 39.0 in. Diameter: 2.0 in. Wingspan: 11.25 in. Recovery System: 24 in. Nylon Parachute Recommended Engines: E9-4
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WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I'm getting out the credit card right now...lessee, two of each...hey, I got a couple kids I could mortgage... Thanks for the scoop, Scott!
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Scott, are you sure you're not the Rocket Doctor?!
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Dave, NAR # 21853 SR. |
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It does seem like someone at the Big E is attempting to correct past deficiencies... I congratulate those who have pushed internally for this change in company vision, and I may have to reconsider some of those nasty things I've thought privately about them over the years... Good work, Scott...
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No, that's the other Scott.
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Scott D. Hansen Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe - Your One Stop BAR Shoppe! Ye Olde Rocket Plans - OOP Rocket Plans From 38 Companies! Ye Olde Rocket Forum WOOSH NAR Section #558 |
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Fantastic!
I too congratulate Estes on bringing back one of their very best designs. |
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Hmmm.
Looks like a couple of new protuberances on the larger version. Possibly something to strengthen the fins?
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Ya, I noticed that too. Download the pics and zoom in on them and you can see the details. The toothpicks have been replaced with something more HD on both of them as well.
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Scott D. Hansen Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe - Your One Stop BAR Shoppe! Ye Olde Rocket Plans - OOP Rocket Plans From 38 Companies! Ye Olde Rocket Forum WOOSH NAR Section #558 |
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Sch-wingggggggggg!
Even better than I had hoped. I figured that the Interceptor had to be on the short list at Estes for "bring backs" , but I never considered the possibility of an upscale. Too cool.
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Now, if Estes can just jump start their blog website....
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