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Old 04-10-2011, 02:01 AM
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Hi,

I have been searching for a good AIM-54 and since I can't seem to find one, maybe I will try my hand at making one based off the Estes plans.

Can anyone help me with plans and fin templates?

Thanks
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Old 04-10-2011, 07:25 AM
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http://www.spacemodeling.org/JimZ/est1380.htm

They're also for sale on eBay all the time.
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Old 04-10-2011, 07:57 AM
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Nice!

Thank you sir.

Perhaps I should just keep an eye on ebay for awhile!
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Old 04-10-2011, 12:46 PM
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Semroc has most of the parts you will need to build this rocket .

http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts...arts.asp?ID=219


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Old 04-10-2011, 10:04 PM
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Hi Johnnwwa,

I think I might do just that. I found a plastic nose cone on ebay that looks to be a better option...the semroc Balsa replacement is pretty expensive and the Apogee PNC is too pointy for a AIM-54. That's great that they have replacement fins for it. Thanks for the link!

BTW....what part of Washington are you in? I am in Bothell.
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I live near Port Townsend.
I am a 4-H leader for Olympic Peninsula Rocketry with 15 kids. We have launches most every month, depending on the weather. We have an 84 acre launch site located in Discovery Bay.

Your welcome to join us any time . We do have open to the public launches planned for this year. Our big club event is August 26,27,28 2011 our three day Pasture Blaster launch. Free RV/ Tent camping, Food/ Rocket Vendor on-site FAR101 Class I max. alt 3,000'.

Please feel free to check out our web site. My phone number and email is posted on the home page.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Good luck with the AIM-54. SEMROC has great service and products.
Decals here: http://towrowrow.tripod.com/excelsiorrocketry/id1.html

Your going to like it here on YORF.

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Old 04-11-2011, 11:46 AM
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Nice!

I am actually in the process of setting up a little rocket club with my kids and their friends in the neighborhood, with small low power launches at 60 acres. Mom and Dad go out and provide the kit, and I provide the supplies and know how and we all learn about rockets and how they work, etc. Thinking a lot of Alpha IIIs on the pads!


Would be great to plan a little trip out there for your Aug event!
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I am actually in the process of setting up a little rocket club with my kids and their friends in the neighborhood, with small low power launches at 60 acres. Mom and Dad go out and provide the kit, and I provide the supplies and know how and we all learn about rockets and how they work, etc. Thinking a lot of Alpha IIIs on the pads!

That's a great idea. And to help you get things going at a cheap price, check these deals out:

http://tinyurl.com/6k4hbkm

The Boy Scouts are blowing out their rocketry items. You can get a bulkpack of Alpha III's for only $19.88, that's 12 to a box! They also have bulk packs of Gnomes, Wizards and Vikings. Then order some of the bulk packs of A8-3 motors they have for only $19.88, which gives you 24 motors, igniters and wadding!

You won't find better prices anywhere for these items. It's way under cost.

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Old 04-11-2011, 08:41 PM
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Excellent!

Thanks for the link!
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This place has them for $7.91. https://performancehobbies.com/secu...711200610285044 RAH also has them. I just finished mine,scratch. Got the parts from RAH,plans from Jimz
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