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Old 01-28-2010, 07:14 PM
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Also the Satellite Interceptor and Hornet.


I know those kits were out (Along with the Super Neon XL) but the hobby shop I visited did not have either of those models.

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Old 01-28-2010, 07:16 PM
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You've probably read the history of Estes. If not, this link is from the "Ask Mr. Estes" header I saw at the Semroc site some time ago. -SNIP-
Actually, I haven't (other than what I inferred from changes in their catalogs and comments I've read here on YORF)--thank you for the link.
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I was investigating the rocketry section of a local hobby shop where I discovered two of the new Estes Classic Series kits hanging on the pegs for sale. -SNIP-
If they're made like the old ones, the brown kraft paper body tubes sound promising. They seemed to be somewhat harder and stiffer than the white tubes while not being brittle like phenolic tubes.
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Old 01-28-2010, 07:43 PM
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I guess Estes is coming through with their classic bring backs.
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Old 01-28-2010, 09:41 PM
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I was investigating the rocketry section of a local hobby shop where I discovered two of the new Estes Classic Series kits hanging on the pegs for sale.

The were the Photon Disruptor and Photon Probe.

A couple of quick observations:

1) Balsawood nose cones looked good, had 1" shoulders

2) Main body tubes were brown colored paper, not white

It looks like the new Estes products are finally getting released.

Bob


Looks like I need to make a trip to Hobby Lobby on Monday.
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Old 01-28-2010, 10:57 PM
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The Photon Disruptor is the 1992 version and not the 70's version.
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Old 01-29-2010, 07:52 AM
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I guess Estes is coming through with their classic bring backs.

Classic-like since many of them are different dimensions, don't have the same kind of cone, or don't have plastic fin cans. Basically they have the same shape, decals and colors.
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Old 01-29-2010, 11:32 AM
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Yea, but I have noticed over the years when ever Estes does a bring back there are always slight differences from the original. I am ok with that, the good thing is it allows new rocketeers to enjoy some of Estes older designs. The only way to truly enjoy the classics is to open up the wallet and buy some old vintage kits. For me, I will buy these kits and store them, don't know when I will build them since I have so many vintage builds. But I do want to support Estes and there attempt to bring back the classics.
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Yea, but I have noticed over the years when ever Estes does a bring back there are always slight differences from the original. I am ok with that, the good thing is it allows new rocketeers to enjoy some of Estes older designs. The only way to truly enjoy the classics is to open up the wallet and buy some old vintage kits. For me, I will buy these kits and store them, don't know when I will build them since I have so many vintage builds. But I do want to support Estes and there attempt to bring back the classics.


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Hooray!

The local Wal Mart finally put the Estes engines in the clearance isle for $1.00!!!

Bought a pack of each size...
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