Estes balsa nose cones for BT-50

[chronister]

Hi guys,

Do you have any extra Estes Alpha type balsa nose cones lying around? I think it is called BNC-50K. I'd like to buy a couple of them if anyone wants to sell.

Also, I'm looking for the longer pointed ogive BNC-50Y.

Thanks!

Nathan

[tbzep]

Hi guys,

Do you have any extra Estes Alpha type balsa nose cones lying around? I think it is called BNC-50K. I'd like to buy a couple of them if anyone wants to sell.

Also, I'm looking for the longer pointed ogive BNC-50Y.

Thanks!

Nathan

Semroc has them in stock. :)

BTW, here's a photo of the pointy balsa cone on the left, an Estes plastic version in the center, and a BMS round tipped one on the right. Semroc sells both the pointed tip and rounded tip versions.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/tbzep/Rockets/DSC_0035b.jpg

[dwmzmm]

You should be able to find exact duplicates of balsa nose cones from BMS and SEMROC; the
chances of finding an Estes version from an old Astron Alpha kit is very slim (the current Estes Alpha uses a plastic nose cone). I have (still in the bag) an original Astron Alpha in
my collection, but will not give anything for it..... :)

[CPMcGraw]

Hi guys,

Do you have any extra Estes Alpha type balsa nose cones lying around? I think it is called BNC-50K. I'd like to buy a couple of them if anyone wants to sell.

Also, I'm looking for the longer pointed ogive BNC-50Y.

Thanks!

Nathan

SEMROC and BMS both carry a line of balsa cones that match the Estes profiles...

SEMROC BNC-50K link (http://www.semroc.com/Store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=577)
SEMROC BNC-50Y link (http://www.semroc.com/Store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=579)

BMS cone profiles link (http://www.balsamachining.com/cones_1.gif)
BMS Cones List link (http://www.balsamachining.com/CONES.htm)

I've ordered from both, and I've noticed slight shape variations between the BNC-50Y. SEMROC cuts theirs with a CNC lathe/mill, so the cones all come out virtually identical. I'm not sure if BMS uses CNC, but their cones are still great and usable even if he doesn't use CNC.

[chronister]

Thanks! I didn't know about Semroc. I have gotten parts from BMS in the past but had some problems such as items not being to spec. It looks like they're going to fix it though.

[moonzero2]

I've done business with both BMS and SEMROC and they both have great products and AWESOME customer service. :D