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Maybe someone here can assist me.
I just acquired an original Estes Mars Lander kit.
Unfortunately it is missing one of the two Internal Rings Part #RT-99D.
http://www.leo.nutz.de/images/forums/marslander_partslist.jpg
Does anyone have such a ring lying around that they could part with?
BTW, the same ring is also used in the Estes Star Trek Enterprise Kit #1275.
Thanks,
hawkshobby
12-29-2006, 04:10 AM
Hi Leo
Semroc has them. Same part # RT-99D $.50 Ea.
Hope this helps. :)
Mark
Thanks Mark :)
However, I forgot to mention that the item needs to be original Estes and in absolut mint condition.
hawkshobby
12-29-2006, 09:05 AM
Ok I think I can still help you out . :)
I just happen to have one from my Enterprise.
Go to my webb site and email me and we will see if we can get this to you.
I will go ahead and get one from Carl. :)
Talk to you later.
Mark
falingtrea
12-29-2006, 11:43 PM
Leo don't do it!! Don't Ebay it!! YOU MUST BUILD IT!! Come to the light! :D :) :p :rolleyes:
At least I assume that is why you need an original mint condition internal ring. I mean it wouldn't be important if you had a non-Estes part on the inside of the rocket, if you were GONNA BUILD IT!! :rolleyes: ;)
Well ... you see, I'm a rocket weirdo :o
My kits have to be in their original form. Even my Estes clones are only made with original Estes parts.
Case in point: If the original kit came with the simpler older engine hook then the same type has be used even though the newer engine hook might be the better choice.
I really don't know why but it makes me feel a lot better :) Maybe it's a principal thing :confused:
I have no plans to sell the Mars Lander on Ebay and since I'm building the excellent Semroc Mars Lander I feel no need to build the Estes kit. I just want it mint and complete :)
ghrocketman
12-30-2006, 01:16 PM
Good luck finding that one
Bob Thomas
12-30-2006, 02:47 PM
I know the man only from his works. I re-browse his website every few weeks to see his kit list, his acquisitions and HIS UNBELIEVABLE FLEET, and I know why he wants an original. He is persuing an admirable quest, self-satisfaction. I applaud his efforts (and I'm glad I'm more easily self-satisfied.)
I'm going back to his site to admire it again; I'll try to fight off the lust and pavlovian response.
Bob
P.S. If he ever sells, I hope he gives us a crack at them first!!!!
Still no luck on a mint ring so if anyone can help out please send me a PM.
Thanks.
barone
01-21-2007, 07:30 PM
Still no luck on a mint ring so if anyone can help out please send me a PM.
Thanks.
Leo,
I got a few Star Trek kits in the garage (five I think) but they're the anniversary editions. Will they work?
Everyone,
Many thanks to Loretta at http://www.hawkshobby.com/ for sending me a ring. It came in today and I hope it will be on it's way to Germany soon.
Also many thanks to all who offered me their assistance.
It is much appreciated :)
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