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review:003971
Review of the dooDad. FlisKits dooDad: FlisKits - dooDad {Kit} (SP025) Brief: I was asked to lead a small rocket build and launch event.  In preparation for this, I looked at several "Skill Level 1" kits from various manufacturers.  Estes is the usual "obvious" case for such classes, but I was a little unhappy that all...
{ "id": 3971, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-02-18", "kit_name": "dooDad", "manufacturer_name": "FlisKits", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703191880.html" }
review:003973
Review of the Stiletto. Scratch StilettoOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Stiletto {Scratch} Brief: This is an upscaled clone of the Estes Stiletto.  This is one of my favorite rocket designs, it looks fast even standing still.  This version uses BT-55 body tubes rather than the BT-50 of the original and is ap...
{ "id": 3973, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2012-05-22", "kit_name": "Stiletto", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125070241.html" }
review:003974
Review of the Matra. Custom Rockets Matra: Custom Rockets - Matra {Kit} (10018) Brief: The Custom Matra is a cool faux-missile rocket with a difference that might not have been completely obvious to anyone checking out the picture in the catalog back in 1994-95.  It has seven fins, set in a four on the bottom, three on...
{ "id": 3974, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-05-08", "kit_name": "Matra", "manufacturer_name": "Custom Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703160741.html" }
review:003975
Review of the Warlock. LOC/Precision Warlock: LOC/Precision - Warlock
{ "id": 3975, "type": "Kit", "date": "2004-07-15", "kit_name": "Warlock", "manufacturer_name": "LOC/Precision", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703115285.html" }
review:003976
Review of the Crayon Rocket. Scratch Crayon RocketOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Crayon Rocket {Scratch}
{ "id": 3976, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2009-09-01", "kit_name": "Crayon Rocket", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124225330.html" }
review:003978
Review of the CorkScrew. Odd'l Rockets CorkScrew: Odd'l Rockets - Corkscrew {Kit} Brief: As opposed to typical 3FNC (Three Fins and a Nose Cone) this is 1FNC (One Fin and a Nose Cone) mini-engine sport rocket. Components: Overall great components with one exception. BT-5 Body Tube-- Fairly tight tube spirals, I used tw...
{ "id": 3978, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-07-04", "kit_name": "CorkScrew", "manufacturer_name": "Odd'l Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704040503.html" }
review:003979
Review of the Dark Star Dual Deploy. Wildman Rocketry Dark Star Dual Deploy: Wildman Rocketry - Dark Star Dual Deploy {Kit} Brief: A 4" diameter bare bones kit tht is all fiberglass and sports a split fin kit. Runs on 54mm motors, and can be flown single and dual deploy. Roughly 7.5" tall and 11-12 pounds fully built. ...
{ "id": 3979, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-07-16", "kit_name": "Dark Star Dual Deploy", "manufacturer_name": "Wildman Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133988.html" }
review:003980
Review of the Gamma Ray. Quest Gamma Ray: Quest - Gamma Ray {Kit} (2004) [1994-] Brief: The Quest Gamma Ray is a small payload rocket designed to fly on 18mm (A,B,C) motors. It does fly well.  It's main unique feature is a payload section made with translucent red plastic. The payload section's diameter is larger than ...
{ "id": 3980, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-07-17", "kit_name": "Gamma Ray", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703122922.html" }
review:003981
Review of the Fantom 438. LOC/Precision Fantom 438: LOC/Precision - Fantom 438 {Kit} Brief: A 4" diameter rocket with a 38mm motor mount that is perfect for Level One Certification or someone just getting into HPR. Components: The kit includes two 1/4" rings, a slotted body tube, motor mount tube, 3x1/8" plywood fins, ...
{ "id": 3981, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-07-20", "kit_name": "Fantom 438", "manufacturer_name": "LOC/Precision", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703115284.html" }
review:003982
Review of the Dynamo. Sky Dynamo: Sky - Dynamo {Kit} Brief: This is a model from Sky and it would be comparable to an E2X kit from Estes, a pretty simple design that can be put together in a few minutes and fly as soon as the glue is dry. Components: The rocket comes with a soft plastic nose cone and a clear payload.  ...
{ "id": 3982, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-07-26", "kit_name": "Dynamo", "manufacturer_name": "Sky", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703141060.html" }
review:003983
Review of the Adeptor. Odd'l Rockets Adeptor: Odd'l Rockets - Adeptor {Accessory}
{ "id": 3983, "type": "Other Product", "date": "2012-08-01", "kit_name": "Adeptor", "manufacturer_name": "Odd'l Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135631.html" }
review:003985
Review of the Phantom 4000. North Coast Rocketry Phantom 4000: North Coast Rocketry - Phantom 4000 {Kit} (K-24) [1985-?]
{ "id": 3985, "type": "Kit", "date": "2000-08-15", "kit_name": "Phantom 4000", "manufacturer_name": "North Coast Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133055.html" }
review:003986
Review of the Striker AGM. Quest Striker AGM: Quest - Striker AGM {Kit} Brief: The Quest Striker AGM is a fictional Air-to-ground missile.  Since it is decorated with 'US Army' decals, I assume it is to be launched from a helicopter, as the US Army doesn't have planes, jets, blimps or other such aircraft. If you forget...
{ "id": 3986, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-08-24", "kit_name": "Striker AGM", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703171226.html" }
review:003987
Review of the Space Ark. Pemberton Technologies Space Ark: Pemberton Technologies - Space Ark {Kit} Brief: Bought this kit based on it's looks. I have a weakness for space ships, real or Sci-Fi inspired.
{ "id": 3987, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-04-11", "kit_name": "Space Ark", "manufacturer_name": "Pemberton Technologies", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133270.html" }
review:003989
Review of the Lil' Nuke. LOC/Precision Lil' Nuke: LOC/Precision - Lil' Nuke {Kit} (PK-4) [1988-] Brief: The Lil' Nuke is a sleek, 3fnc rocket that is one of the more popular entry level rockets for mid-power rocketry.  When I got back into the hobby in 2001, my brother-in-law bought me a Lil' Nuke so that I'd have some...
{ "id": 3989, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-10-07", "kit_name": "Lil' Nuke", "manufacturer_name": "LOC/Precision", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703134922.html" }
review:003990
Review of the Avenger. Estes Avenger CloneClone: Scratch - Avenger {Scratch} Brief: The Avenger wasn't the first two-stager I'd ever built, (that would be the Beta,) but it was the first one I ever flew as a two-stager.  When I got back into the hobby in 2001, I quickly realized that much of what I wanted to build from...
{ "id": 3990, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-09-28", "kit_name": "Avenger", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125030814.html" }
review:003991
Review of the Bullpup 12D. Estes Bullpup 12D: Estes - Bullpup 12D {Kit} (007000) [1996-] Brief: The Estes Bullpup 12D is a sport-scale model of a 30-some year old air-launched guided missile. The real thing came in several varieties that outwardly appear different; the 12D is just one of those types.  The real thing wa...
{ "id": 3991, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-10-18", "kit_name": "Bullpup 12D", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703205891.html" }
review:003992
Review of the Viking IV. Scratch Viking IVClone: Scratch - Viking IV {Scratch} Brief: The Viking 4 was the last of the original FSI Viking rockets that I cloned.  I built the BMS Clone of the Month Viking 1 several years back, but had no luck creating my own version of the distinctive angled tube fins that the Viking l...
{ "id": 3992, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-10-17", "kit_name": "Viking IV", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124233810.html" }
review:003993
Review of the Maverick. FSI MaverickClone: Clone - Maverick {Scratch} Brief: The Maverick was one of the more plain-jane rockets in the FSI universe, lacking the tube-finned cool of the Vikings or the outright bulk of the Hercules.  While not quite a minimum diameter rocket, it was still meant to carry payloads to extr...
{ "id": 3993, "type": "Clone", "date": "2013-05-03", "kit_name": "Maverick", "manufacturer_name": "FSI", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703173819.html" }
review:003995
Review of the Intrepid. FSI IntrepidClone: Clone - Intrepid {Scratch} Brief: The Intrepid was an interesting in-line cluster bird from FSI.  I've been building a lot of my FSI clones as upscales of late, but there is no need to upscale this one.  It's pretty huge just as it was designed. Components: BNC-70AJ main nose ...
{ "id": 3995, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-11-26", "kit_name": "Intrepid", "manufacturer_name": "FSI", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703131028.html" }
review:003996
Review of the Big Daddy (29mm). Modification Big Daddy (29mm)Modification: Modification - Big Daddy (29mm) {Modification} Brief: I've always liked the Estes Big Daddy, but even flying on an E just wasn't good enough. So I went about building this to fly on a H - the H128 specifically. Components: Out of the box, the ki...
{ "id": 3996, "type": "Modification", "date": "2012-10-19", "kit_name": "Big Daddy (29mm)", "manufacturer_name": "Modification", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124224399.html" }
review:003997
Review of the Zenith II. Quest Zenith II: Quest - Zenith II {Kit} (3005) [1994-] Brief: A nice looking two-stage payload rocket. Construction: I modified it by skipping the see-through plastic payload bay and just going with a standard tube payload bay of the same size.  Easy to build. Recovery: Like most everyone else...
{ "id": 3997, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-10-28", "kit_name": "Zenith II", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704000283.html" }
review:003998
Review of the Der Red Max (KC-2). Scratch Der Red Max (KC-2)Clone: Scratch - Der Red Max (KC-2) {Scratch} Brief: Cloning was the thing that brought me back to rocketry in 2001.  For weeks after the discovery of JimZs plan site, http://www.spacemodeling.org/JimZ/index.htm I pored over old plans, making a list of cloning...
{ "id": 3998, "type": "Clone", "date": "2013-05-17", "kit_name": "Der Red Max (KC-2)", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180719013013.html" }
review:003999
Review of the Alien Space Probe. Estes Alien Space Probe: Estes - Alien Space Probe {Kit} (2038) Brief: This was on my cloning list for several years after I bought a bunch of Fat Boy nose cones, but the white in the decal always discouraged me. OOP for years, this turned up as a "Buy It Now" on the Penn Valley Hobby E...
{ "id": 3999, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-11-02", "kit_name": "Alien Space Probe", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704094032.html" }
review:004000
Review of the ISQY Tomahawk. Aerotech ISQY Tomahawk: Aerotech - ISQY Tomahawk {Kit} (89014) [1989-] Brief: This is Aerotech\'s semi-scale model of the IQSY Tomahawk sounding rocket. Components: The kit includes: 1 slotted body tube 1 payload section Plastic nosecone 4 plastic fins 2 FIN-LOK rings 29mm motor tube 2 cent...
{ "id": 4000, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-11-06", "kit_name": "ISQY Tomahawk", "manufacturer_name": "Aerotech", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703184480.html" }
review:004001
Review of the WitchCraft. Rocketarium WitchCraft: Rocketarium - WitchCraft {Kit} (RK-WITCR) [2012-2014] Brief: This is a skill level 2 kit from Rocketarium. The unusual fins are shaped like a witch riding her broom. The other unique item of interest is this kit does not have a traditional nose cone. Components: Parts L...
{ "id": 4001, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-11-08", "kit_name": "WitchCraft", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketarium", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703180897.html" }
review:004002
Review of the STM 012. Estes STM 012: Estes - STM 012 {Kit} (007221) Brief: The Estes STM 012 is a tall, slim sport rocket designed for E impulse motors. It stands an impressive 44.4" tall whan completed. Components: Kit contents include: 2x slotted body tubes 2 sheets of laser cut balsa fins Estes red coupler Moulded ...
{ "id": 4002, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-11-21", "kit_name": "STM 012", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703173386.html" }
review:004003
Review of the Super Alpha. Estes Super Alpha: Modification - Super Alpha Brief: The Super Alpha is the newest member of the far-reaching Estes Alpha family, only in mid-size BT-60 garb and with a terminally mismatched nose cone profile.  I love the concept, but not so much the actual presentation, and decided to go wit...
{ "id": 4003, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-12-14", "kit_name": "Super Alpha", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703124098.html" }
review:004004
Review of the Python Fighter. Centuri Python Fighter: Clone - Python Fighter {Scratch} Brief: The Python Fighter was one of a handful of kits produced under the Centuri name using existing Estes parts, kind of a way to familiarize loyal Centuri fans with Estes kits before the Centuri line was dropped for good in the co...
{ "id": 4004, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-03-29", "kit_name": "Python Fighter", "manufacturer_name": "Centuri", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703172236.html" }
review:004005
Review of the Journeyman. FlisKits Journeyman: FlisKits - Journeyman {Kit} (SC006) [2011-] Brief: The Fliskits Journeyman is a 1/16th sport scale model of the Aerolab Argo D-8 Journeyman sounding rocket.  The Journeyman flew eight times from 1960 to 1965 on NASA and AEC missions from Vandenberg and Wallops Island. Comp...
{ "id": 4005, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-02-06", "kit_name": "Journeyman", "manufacturer_name": "FlisKits", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704112219.html" }
review:004011
Review of the Pipeline. Odd'l Rockets Pipeline: Odd'l Rockets - Pipeline {Kit} Brief: The Pipeline is a standard engine sport flyer with three canted tube fines. The canted fins induce a spin or roll on ascent. Components: I was really impressed with what you get with the kit. The nose cone is well-shaped and made of g...
{ "id": 4011, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-01-07", "kit_name": "Pipeline", "manufacturer_name": "Odd'l Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703170043.html" }
review:004014
Review of the Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique. John Gribbin - Alone in the UniverseBook/Magazine: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. - Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique {Book} [2011] Brief: After hearing many opinions stating that there are many intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy I tho...
{ "id": 4014, "type": "Book", "date": "2013-02-11", "kit_name": "Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique", "manufacturer_name": "John Wiley & Sons, Inc.", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133229.html" }
review:004017
Review of the Atlas Mercury. Estes Mercury Atlas - Cluster of Three 24mm MotorsModification: Modification - Atlas Mercury Brief: This is a modification of the Estes Atlas Mercury kit to use a cluster of three 24mm D12-3 motors. Components: This is how I modified the Estes Atlas-Mercury kit to use a cluster of three bla...
{ "id": 4017, "type": "Modification", "date": "2013-02-18", "kit_name": "Atlas Mercury", "manufacturer_name": "Modification", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124224347.html" }
review:004018
Review of the Leviathan. Estes Leviathan: Estes - Leviathan {Kit} (9700) [2012-2017] Brief: Curt Hillier's Flaming Leviathan Components: Standard build of the Estes Pro Series II kit.  Elmer's carpenters wood glue as adhesive. Construction: Kit instructions were clear.  Migrating to mid-power using Estes Pro Series II ...
{ "id": 4018, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-03-06", "kit_name": "Leviathan", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704024701.html" }
review:004020
Review of the V2. Estes V2: Estes - V-2 {Kit} (3228) [2012-] Brief: A semi-scale, D and E motor powered model of the German V2 Rocket Construction: This kit is lacking in several aspects.  As a 40-plus year veteran of rocketry, I've seen far better instructions that came with Estes kits of years past.  I've noticed a s...
{ "id": 4020, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-04-11", "kit_name": "V2", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704051977.html" }
review:004022
Review of the Spin Fin. Scratch Spin FinClone: Scratch - Spin Fin {Scratch} Brief: While not a rocket to be counted as exotic, the Estes Spin Fin always intrigued me because of the canted fins and the flight path that was supposed to result from them.  Even still, it was very unlikely that I'd have cloned a Spin Fin ha...
{ "id": 4022, "type": "Clone", "date": "2013-05-20", "kit_name": "Spin Fin", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125003779.html" }
review:004023
Review of the Tangent. Holverson Designs Tangent: Scratch - Holverson Designs Tangent {Scratch} Brief: The Holverson Designs Tangent is a big, stable sport flier from the second golden age of rocketry.  Designed by renaissance man Doug Holverson, the Tangent was unique in that it was one of the early kits to offer lase...
{ "id": 4023, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-17", "kit_name": "Tangent", "manufacturer_name": "Holverson Designs", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703161649.html" }
review:004024
Review of the Der Fat Max. Excelsior Rocketry Der Fat MaxPlan: Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max {Plan} Brief: I always loved the versatility of the Estes Fat Boy, and over the years I bought quite a few of them for different projects, most of them of the Goony persuasion.  When a fellow club member decide to move away ...
{ "id": 4024, "type": "Plan", "date": "2013-08-01", "kit_name": "Der Fat Max", "manufacturer_name": "Excelsior Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703130941.html" }
review:004025
Review of the Astron Sprint XL. Estes Astron Sprint XL: Estes - Astron Sprint XL {Kit} (007224) [2013-] Brief: A skill level 2 competition design with elliptical fins, parabolic nose, and tailcone. Designed to fly on C11, D12, and E type motors. Components: The kit contained high grade balsa fins which required very li...
{ "id": 4025, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-18", "kit_name": "Astron Sprint XL", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703181941.html" }
review:004026
Review of the Wildfire. Estes Wildfire: Estes - Wildfire {Kit} (2154) [1998-1998] Brief: I bought my original Wildfire from Ebay for the sole purpose of canibalizing the nose cone to clone a Satellite Interceptor. One night while bored I decided to build the rest of the rocket which I mated with a PNC-50 nose cone that...
{ "id": 4026, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-05-10", "kit_name": "Wildfire", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703132953.html" }
review:004027
Review of the SkySpike. New Way Space Models SkySpike: New Way Space Models - SkySpike {Kit} Brief: I ordered the SkySpike for $15.00 on a Monday evening on eBay from "bluegrassrocket" and a priority mail box was sitting on my porch Thursday afternoon when I came home from the store. Very fast service and the kit arriv...
{ "id": 4027, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-05-11", "kit_name": "SkySpike", "manufacturer_name": "New Way Space Models", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704033013.html" }
review:004028
Review of the Jetliner. Estes Jetliner: Estes - Jetliner {Kit} (003230) Brief: I ordered this kit on eBay on Sunday 9/16/12 and just received in the mail today (9/19/12). Fast service. This is the newest kit from Estes and is not yet listed in there 2012 catalog but available on eBay. It looks to me to be based on Boei...
{ "id": 4028, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-05-14", "kit_name": "Jetliner", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703140935.html" }
review:004029
Review of the BATMAN2. Scratch BATMAN2Original Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - BATMAN2 {Scratch} Brief: My inspiration came from my two grandsons.  The older one had a Batman themed birthday a couple of years ago and he gave me his deflated balloon.  While coloring with my youngest grandson in his Batman coloring boo...
{ "id": 4029, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2013-05-29", "kit_name": "BATMAN2", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125000638.html" }
review:004030
Review of the Discovery. Madcow Rocketry Discovery: Madcow Rocketry - Discovery {Kit} Brief: Madcow describes the Discovery as a great first entry into mid & high powered rocketry.  I would agree partially as my thoughts are below. Components: List of Materials (1) Molded nose cone (1) Pre-slotted body tube (1) Forward...
{ "id": 4030, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-05-31", "kit_name": "Discovery", "manufacturer_name": "Madcow Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703195759.html" }
review:004031
Review of the DEFCON 1. Quasar One DEFCON 1: Quasar One - DEFCON 1 {Kit} Brief: The DEFCON 1 is a 24mm, mid-size rocket kit from the late Quasar One company. The design is a good performer, the styling is beautiful and easy to achieve with the decals, and the short fins will resist damage on a hard landing.  It is powe...
{ "id": 4031, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-26", "kit_name": "DEFCON 1", "manufacturer_name": "Quasar One", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703165966.html" }
review:004032
Review of the Constellation. Estes Constellation: Estes - Constellation {Kit} (1235, K-35) [1969-1978] Brief: The Constellation was a common kit on the pegs at Kay-Bee Hobby and JC Penney Toyland, a cool payloader that I almost bought on several occasions, including my first ever rocketry purchase in the summer of 1977...
{ "id": 4032, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-08-30", "kit_name": "Constellation", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703122192.html" }
review:004033
Review of the WASP. InFlight Rockets WASP: InFlight Rockets - WASP {Kit} Brief: The Inflight WASP is a clone of the short-lived Estes WASP, which was only available from 1984-85.  The only noticeable difference in the Inflight kit and the original is that the Inflight kit uses a balsa cone as opposed to the plastic con...
{ "id": 4033, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-10-25", "kit_name": "WASP", "manufacturer_name": "InFlight Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703223227.html" }
review:004034
Review of the MIRV. Estes MIRV: Estes - MIRV {Kit} (2134) Brief: MIRV is short for Multiple Independant Reentry Vehicle. The MIRV is a unique two-stage rocket from Estes that has three simultaneously firing second stages. The booster is an 18mm B6 or C6, and the three second stages use the mini 13mm A10-3T.  The first ...
{ "id": 4034, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-27", "kit_name": "MIRV", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703152749.html" }
review:004035
Review of the Vulcanite H76. LOC/Precision Vulcanite H76: LOC/Precision - Vulcanite H76 {Kit} Brief: LOC Vulcanite H76 is a 2.2" diameter high power rocket kit.  It is a sleek rocket capable of flights well over one mile in altitude and supports 38mm diameter motors (29mm can be used with an adapter). Components: Most ...
{ "id": 4035, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-19", "kit_name": "Vulcanite H76", "manufacturer_name": "LOC/Precision", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703183419.html" }
review:004036
Review of the Ricochet. Estes Ricochet: Estes - Richocet {Kit} (003208) Brief: The Estes Ricochet is a low power rocket kit. Although light, at 22 inches high it seems "bigger". It uses 18mm A,B and C motors. I like the military-missile style of this rocket. I enjoyed building this kit and I enjoy flying it because it ...
{ "id": 4036, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-28", "kit_name": "Ricochet", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703155892.html" }
review:004037
Review of the Sky Hook. Semroc Sky Hook: Semroc - Sky Hook {Kit} (KV-9) Brief: The Sky Hook was one of the early Estes kits that combined great looks and performance with being nicely suitable as a beginner's rocket.  The original, then known as the Astron Sky Hook, graced the Estes catalogs from 1964 to 1988, and it w...
{ "id": 4037, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-07-01", "kit_name": "Sky Hook", "manufacturer_name": "Semroc", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135358.html" }
review:004038
Review of the R-7 Sputnik. Dr. Zooch R-7 Sputnik: Dr. Zooch - R-7 Luna {Kit} Brief: This is the R7 Sputnik launch vehicle by Dr Zooch.  The R7 Semyorka launched Sputnik into space on October 4, 1957 and was the first man-made object in space.  The R7 went on to be the launch vehicle for the Vostok, Voshod. and the Soyu...
{ "id": 4038, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-20", "kit_name": "R-7 Sputnik", "manufacturer_name": "Dr. Zooch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703204294.html" }
review:004040
Review of the Interceptor E (29mm). Estes InterceptorModification: Scratch - Interceptor E (29mm) {Scratch} Brief: An upscale of the classic Interceptor (kit K-50 or 1250 depending on era of manufacture). Upscaled to a 2 inch body tube and more plastic details. Components: Mostly a stock build. I did modify all the fin...
{ "id": 4040, "type": "Modification", "date": "2013-06-23", "kit_name": "Interceptor E (29mm)", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154453.html" }
review:004041
Review of the Leviathan. Estes Leviathan: Estes - Leviathan {Kit} (9700) [2012-2017] Brief: This is the Rocket that I have chosen to do my level 1 NAR cert with. Components: A Pro series kit, it has nice wood fins  and sturdy construction. Construction: I built this rocket with the intention of flying large 29mm reload...
{ "id": 4041, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-07-02", "kit_name": "Leviathan", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154471.html" }
review:004042
Review of the 3" Goblin. Polecat Aerospace 3" Goblin: Polecat Aerospace - Goblin (3") {Kit} (27) Brief: This adaptable high power rocket is great for NAR Level One and Two Certifications. Its motor mount can support E motors to 6-grain J reloads. The kit comes with a fiberglass nose cone, a pre-fiber glassed and slotte...
{ "id": 4042, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-06-25", "kit_name": "3\" Goblin", "manufacturer_name": "Polecat Aerospace", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704014521.html" }
review:004043
Review of the Stiletto. Centuri Stiletto: Centuri - Stiletto {Kit} (5031, KB-1) [1972-1981] Brief: Two-stage minimum diameter kit with pass-port staging coupler. Components: Two lengths of ST-7 tubes, one for substainer, one for booster; red plastic nose cone; and balsa fins; Elastic shock cord with two one-inch crepe-...
{ "id": 4043, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-07-03", "kit_name": "Stiletto", "manufacturer_name": "Centuri", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703181849.html" }
review:004044
Review of the Ventris. Estes Ventris: Estes - Ventris {Kit} (009701) [2012-2018] Brief: The Ventris is one of the first four rockets released by Estes as part of their new Pro Series II mid-power collection.  While all are great looking birds, the Enerjet-esque lines of the Ventris were the clincher when it came time t...
{ "id": 4044, "type": "Kit", "date": "2020-11-12", "kit_name": "Ventris", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154411.html" }
review:004046
Review of the Gemini DC. Estes Gemini DC: Estes - Gemini DC {Kit} (2136) [1997-2005] Brief: The Estes Gemini DC features twin 'chute deployment from the rear of two attached side pods.  Though much maligned, it's a very cool kit Components: Three tubes, one main and two for the side pods Balsa fins mount through the ma...
{ "id": 4046, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-07-08", "kit_name": "Gemini DC", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-201216125235.html" }
review:004047
Review of the Astron Drifter. Scratch Astron DrifterClone: Scratch - Astron Drifter {Scratch} Brief: I would have eventually built an Astron Drifter just because I like the history and tradition of the K-kits, but a late night Ebay "Buy It Now" spree netted me an Estes lot that included a lot of vintage nose cones, par...
{ "id": 4047, "type": "Clone", "date": "2013-09-12", "kit_name": "Astron Drifter", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125013808.html" }
review:004048
Review of the Cosmic Cobra. Estes Cosmic Cobra: Estes - Cosmic Cobra {Kit} (1262) [2002-2008] Brief: Launched five times successfully after packing modification. Components: Parachute would not deploy if I packed it how the directions indicated.  Instead of folding the parachute down to the bottom I folded it in half t...
{ "id": 4048, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-09-13", "kit_name": "Cosmic Cobra", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703162318.html" }
review:004049
Review of the Area 51 Saucer. Quest Area 51 Saucer: Quest - Area 51 Saucer {Kit} Brief: My Quest Area 51 Saucer came as a throw in with a rocketry lot I bought off of Ebay, much of which proved to be cleverly disguised junk. But, I paid more in shipping than I did on the auction.  I initially threw the saucer aside as ...
{ "id": 4049, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-08-12", "kit_name": "Area 51 Saucer", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703141881.html" }
review:004050
Review of the Screamer. Upscale Estes ScreamerUpscale: Scratch - Screamer {Scratch} Brief: Approximately a 4x upscale of the Estes kit, or a BT-5 to BT-70 upscale. An Original Screamer on One of the Upscale's Fins Components: BNC-70NH nose cone (Semroc) BT-70 body tube (Semroc) 1/8" balsa fin stock (Hobby Lobby) 2 RA-5...
{ "id": 4050, "type": "Upscale", "date": "2013-10-09", "kit_name": "Screamer", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125005888.html" }
review:004051
Review of the Streamliner. Kit Bash StreamlinerModification: Scratch - Streamliner {Scratch} Brief: The Streamliner was the fifth in a series of Baby Bertha kit bashes that I did while building my Goonybird fleet. The first four kits were used to make four of the original Goonybirds from Estes but now it was time for s...
{ "id": 4051, "type": "Modification", "date": "2013-08-28", "kit_name": "Streamliner", "manufacturer_name": "Kit Bash", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703160815.html" }
review:004052
Review of the Retro Rebel. Rocketarium Retro Rebel: Rocketarium - Retro Rebel {Kit} (RK-RETRO) [2013-] Brief: I bought the Retro Rebel kit for our club's annual Odd-Rocs theme launch. It's certainly odd. There is a 24 mm body tube with an 18 mm motor mount. Instead of a nose cone fitting into the body tube there's anot...
{ "id": 4052, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-08-29", "kit_name": "Retro Rebel", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketarium", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704110923.html" }
review:004053
Review of the AS-1 Fighter Escort. Quest AS-1 Fighter Escort: Quest - AS-1 Fighter Escort {Kit} (2017) Brief: This kit looks to be a downscale of the Shrox designed Firefox-SHX sold by Apogee rockets ( http://www.dynastar-rockets.com/Firefox.html ), with different paint sceme and decals. Still a very involved little ki...
{ "id": 4053, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-09-24", "kit_name": "AS-1 Fighter Escort", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703152010.html" }
review:004054
Review of the Aerospace One. Quest Aerospace One: Quest - Aerospace One {Kit} (3015) Brief: Basically a sci-fi space age version of the USAF Air Force 1 presidential transport Components: Good components in the kit. The main body tube looks like it's sized at Estes BT-55, but is actually a little bigger. . Construction...
{ "id": 4054, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-09-25", "kit_name": "Aerospace One", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703130034.html" }
review:004055
Review of the Ventris. Estes Ventris: Estes - Ventris {Kit} (009701) [2012-2018] Brief: Part of the Pro Series II line of 29mm mid power kits, the Ventris is a payloader with a larger diameter paylod bay and stylish curved fins. I liked the look of it and found the enlarged payload bay interesting and wanted to build o...
{ "id": 4055, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-09-27", "kit_name": "Ventris", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703162338.html" }
review:004056
Review of the SubZero. Leading Edge Rocketry SubZero: Leading Edge Rocketry - SubZero {Kit} Brief: The SubZero is a 3-inch-diameter mid-power 4FNC rocket with a translucent nose cone and a high flux blue LED strobe light specifically intended for night flying.  Other than the color of the LED and the decals, the SubZer...
{ "id": 4056, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-12-05", "kit_name": "SubZero", "manufacturer_name": "Leading Edge Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703142030.html" }
review:004057
Review of the SR-99 HyperSwift. North Coast Rocketry SR-99 HyperSwift: North Coast Rocketry - SR-99 HyperSwift {Kit} [2012-] Brief: The SR-99 is a futuristic vision of a high altitude manned air-breathing and rocket vehicle.  It is a single stage rocket that uses either 29 mm F or G motors with parachute recovery.  Thi...
{ "id": 4057, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-10-07", "kit_name": "SR-99 HyperSwift", "manufacturer_name": "North Coast Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133038.html" }
review:004059
Review of the '57 Goony. Excelsior Rocketry '57 GoonyPlan: Excelsior Rocketry - '57 Goony {Plan} Brief: The '57 Goony is unlike any of Excelsior Rocketry's other "Goony Retro-Bash" line of decal/plan sets in that it is not based on any of the Estes kits as the other offerings are. Instead this one gets its insperation ...
{ "id": 4059, "type": "Plan", "date": "2013-12-31", "kit_name": "'57 Goony", "manufacturer_name": "Excelsior Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704045950.html" }
review:004060
Review of the Kilter. Rocketarium Kilter: Rocketarium - Kilter ARM {Kit} (RK-1010) Brief: Great looking rocket with eight fins and a boat tail.  It also has a unique cable tunnel balsa piece that attaches to the body tube. Components: The kit comes with two (3?) pieces of 1/8" balsa wood.  The wood is sturdy though sof...
{ "id": 4060, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-01-06", "kit_name": "Kilter", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketarium", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135283.html" }
review:004064
Review of the Zoom Broom. Clone Zoom BroomClone: Scratch - Zoom Broom from Baby Bertha {Scratch} Brief: Zoom Broom was the 1st of my Goonybird clones modified for 18mm motors as a result of being kit bashed from a Baby Bertha. Components: Starting with a Baby Bertha kit (EST 1261) that I purchaced at my local Hobby Lob...
{ "id": 4064, "type": "Clone", "date": "2014-01-07", "kit_name": "Zoom Broom", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703223620.html" }
review:004065
Review of the Dart. FSI DartClone: Scratch - FSI Dart Brief: I'm always on the lookout for vintage rockets on Ebay.  Something about continuing the career of old veterans appeals to me, and I picked up several mystery birds from a collection back in the summer of 2012.  The only notation on the rocket in question was "...
{ "id": 4065, "type": "Clone", "date": "2016-03-14", "kit_name": "Dart", "manufacturer_name": "FSI", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703162288.html" }
review:004067
Review of the Evader Cruise Missile. Quest Evader Cruise Missile: Quest - Evader Cruise Missile {Kit} (2001) [1992-] Brief: Single stage missile-like rocket with an unusual compound nose cone. I picked this one up while passing through St. Louis; I had never seen one like it.  Not surprising, I later learned, as I was ...
{ "id": 4067, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-01-08", "kit_name": "Evader Cruise Missile", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703130054.html" }
review:004068
Review of the Cloud Hopper. Clone Cloud HopperClone: Modification - Cloud Hopper {Modification} Brief: Cloud Hopper was my second Goonybird clone that I built by kit bashing an Estes Baby Bertha and as a result has an 18mm motor mount instead of the 13mm that the original Cloud Hopper had. Components: Components used f...
{ "id": 4068, "type": "Clone", "date": "2013-11-12", "kit_name": "Cloud Hopper", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125082248.html" }
review:004069
Review of the Trajector. Estes Trajector: Estes - Trajector {Kit} (9709) Brief: This is a sci-fi inspired kit recently released by Estes. It uses the same nose cone as the Interceptor E and Cosmic Interceptor, only pre-colored silver and black. Components: Where to begin, Nose down? The nose is the same one as on the I...
{ "id": 4069, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-01-13", "kit_name": "Trajector", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703162326.html" }
review:004070
Review of the Initiator Starter Set. Aerotech Initiator Starter Set: Aerotech - Initiator Starter Set {Launch/Starter Set} Brief: Easy to build kit - especially with the online tutorials that I managed to save as I was unable to find them more recently.  Painted the rocket white with a red nosecone.  So far it works gr...
{ "id": 4070, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-03-07", "kit_name": "Initiator Starter Set", "manufacturer_name": "Aerotech", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135025.html" }
review:004071
Review of the Celtic Thunder. FlisKits Celtic Thunder: FlisKits - Celtic Thunder {Kit} (SP026) [2013-] Brief: Celtic Thunder is a ring fin rocket that has a unique Celtic Knot fin ring design (an interlocking of three BT-80 rings). The finished rocket is 12.25" in length, has a balsa nosecone, is based on a BT-50 body ...
{ "id": 4071, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-09-25", "kit_name": "Celtic Thunder", "manufacturer_name": "FlisKits", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704093575.html" }
review:004072
Review of the XR-20. MRC XR-20: MRC - XR-20 {Kit} (TR-106) [1988-?] Brief: MRC, or Model Rectifier Corporation, was a comparitively short-lived low-power company from the late 80's.  Several years ago a number of their kits were available on Ebay, and being a new BAR, I picked an XR-20 and a Firefighter since anything ...
{ "id": 4072, "type": "Kit", "date": "2015-08-29", "kit_name": "XR-20", "manufacturer_name": "MRC", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180705040522.html" }
review:004073
Review of the Der Red Max. Estes Der Red Max: Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-] Brief: This one's a classic. Easy assembly, great decals, cool decals, and presumably a good flier. Components: This is a pretty regular 3FNC rocket, but the part quality is what makes it shine. The rubber band shock cord is about 1/4...
{ "id": 4073, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-12-24", "kit_name": "Der Red Max", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704011228.html" }
review:004074
Review of the Snarky Jr.. Kit Bash Snarky Jr.Modification: Modification - Snarky Jr. {Modification} Brief: The Snarky Jr. (a.k.a. Goony Shark) was kit bash #6 in what was to become a long list of Baby Bertha's that I converted into various Goony Birds and such. The inspiration for this one of course came from my DynaSt...
{ "id": 4074, "type": "Modification", "date": "2014-03-17", "kit_name": "Snarky Jr.", "manufacturer_name": "Kit Bash", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703160865.html" }
review:004076
Review of the Nike Smoke. Estes Nike Smoke: Estes - Nike Smoke - Pro Series II {Kit} (009704) [2012-] Brief: The Nike-Smoke sounding rocket flew hundreds of times in the 1960s, used to measure high-altitude winds by ground photography of its smoke trail.  It has also become one of the most popular subjects in model roc...
{ "id": 4076, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-03-19", "kit_name": "Nike Smoke", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124234826.html" }
review:004077
Review of the Challenger II. Estes Challenger IIClone: Clone - Challenger II {Scratch} Brief: The Estes Challenger II is another in the line of rockets that uses the fin can that originated with the Enerjet 1340 and is currently available molded in yellow as part of the Estes Eliminator.  The Challenger II is a fairly ...
{ "id": 4077, "type": "Clone", "date": "2014-04-30", "kit_name": "Challenger II", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703183287.html" }
review:004078
Review of the Goonymarc. Kit Bash GoonymarcModification: Modification - Goonymarc {Modification} Brief: The Goonymarc was number eight in my line of modified Baby Bertha kit bashes. I started with the plans from Jim Z's for the Estes kit #654 with the thought of building the glider version of the Bomarc but ended up wi...
{ "id": 4078, "type": "Modification", "date": "2014-03-23", "kit_name": "Goonymarc", "manufacturer_name": "Kit Bash", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704131014.html" }
review:004079
Review of the Pro Series II E2X Booster. Estes Pro Series II E2X Booster: Estes - Pro Series II E2X Booster {Component} (009752) Brief: This is a "add on" booster for Estes's new "EXII Pro Series 2" model rockets. It holds the new 29mm F15-0 black powder booster engine from Estes. Components: A some cardboard tubes, fo...
{ "id": 4079, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-03-27", "kit_name": "Pro Series II E2X Booster", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703123962.html" }
review:004080
Review of the G.T.S. 1. MPC/Round 2 G.T.S. 1: MPC/Round 2 - G.T.S. 1 {Kit} (MPCRKT011) Brief: Having previously seen some of the MPC/Round 2 kits at NARAM 55, I determined that they'd have to be on sale at a pretty deep discount before I was tempted to buy one.  That actually happened over the following build season wh...
{ "id": 4080, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-03-25", "kit_name": "G.T.S. 1", "manufacturer_name": "MPC/Round 2", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703140928.html" }
review:004081
Review of the Sky Shriek. Clone Sky ShriekClone: Clone - Sky Shriek {Modification} Brief: The Sky Shriek was clone number four of the original Goonybirds that I built. And as such is another kit bashed Baby Bertha . The plans were downloaded from http://plans.rocketshoppe.com/estes/est0855/est0855.htm . I then followed...
{ "id": 4081, "type": "Clone", "date": "2014-04-03", "kit_name": "Sky Shriek", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125005301.html" }
review:004083
Review of the Alpha III. Estes Alpha III: Estes - Alpha III {Kit} (1256, 221256) Brief: I received my Alpha III kit recently from Hobbylinc.com and was annoyed to find that all three fins on the plastic fin assembly were bent like a Bobby Hull hockey stick.  This was either poor manufacturing or improper storage along ...
{ "id": 4083, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-04-11", "kit_name": "Alpha III", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703183235.html" }
review:004085
Review of the Missile Toe. Clone Missile ToeClone: Clone - Missile Toe {Scratch} Brief: Missile Toe was number three in my line of cloned Goonybirds that was built by kit bashing another Baby Bertha kit. As such the plans and decals were downloaded from Ye Old Rocket Plans (http://plans.rocketshoppe.com/estes/est0854/e...
{ "id": 4085, "type": "Clone", "date": "2014-04-05", "kit_name": "Missile Toe", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125000309.html" }
review:004086
Review of the Case Covers. RailButtons.com Case Covers: RailButtons.com - Case Covers Brief: LDPE plastic sleeves that stretch over motor hardware. Components: The sleeves come in different diameters and lengths.  Order a size larger than what you need and then trim down to the correct size.
{ "id": 4086, "type": "Other Product", "date": "2014-04-14", "kit_name": "Case Covers", "manufacturer_name": "RailButtons.com", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703124931.html" }
review:004087
Review of the Cosmic Explorer. Estes Cosmic Explorer: Estes - Cosmic Explorer {Kit} (2421) Brief: A very nice, sturdy, solid, and pretty looking rocket. This kit is based off of the Centuri Centurion. Its skill level is 1, but it was a challenging build for me regardless. It was the first one that I had to sand, cut, a...
{ "id": 4087, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-04-08", "kit_name": "Cosmic Explorer", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703191717.html" }
review:004088
Review of the No. 2 Sky Writer. Estes No. 2 Sky Writer: Estes - No. 2 Sky Writer {Kit} (1260) Brief: I was thrilled when Estes brought out the Skywriter, not because of an affinity for pencil rockets, but because I could buy them and clone all the Satellite Interceptors, Mavericks and Black Brant IIIs that I wanted.  I...
{ "id": 4088, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-04-23", "kit_name": "No. 2 Sky Writer", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135617.html" }
review:004091
Review of the Micro. FSI MicroClone: FSI - Micro {Kit} (1008, MRK-8) [1968-1994] Brief: Before the untimely end of Semroc I spent the bulk of a year using their parts to create upscales and 1:1 clones of FSI kits.  For the most part, this meant that I was building the rockets, then figuring out a paint and decal scheme...
{ "id": 4091, "type": "Clone", "date": "2015-02-11", "kit_name": "Micro", "manufacturer_name": "FSI", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703162259.html" }
review:004092
Review of the Micron. Semroc Micron: Semroc - Micron {Kit} (KV-8) Brief: The Semroc Micron was part of my first order from Semroc back in 2003.  I built it and the Skyhook side by side, and because of these two became enamored with the Semroc way.  The sleek Skyhook and the sturdy Micron combined the best that was avai...
{ "id": 4092, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-04-24", "kit_name": "Micron", "manufacturer_name": "Semroc", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703142613.html" }
review:004093
Review of the USSF Goonyflash. Kit Bash USSF GoonyflashModification: Modification - USSF Goonyflash {Modification} Brief: For those of you following my Goonyness this is Baby Bertha kit bash #9. So OK this is not a kit review so much as it's actually another of my kit bashes. All fin patterns and decals came from http:...
{ "id": 4093, "type": "Modification", "date": "2014-04-18", "kit_name": "USSF Goonyflash", "manufacturer_name": "Kit Bash", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703234979.html" }
review:004094
Review of the GoonAries SST. Kit Bash GoonAries SSTModification: Modification - GoonAries SST {Modification} Brief: Here I go again. For those of you that have followed my Goonyness this was Baby Bertha kit bash #10. Again this is not a kit review of the original Estes Aries SST (Kit #1927) [1983-1984]. It is another o...
{ "id": 4094, "type": "Modification", "date": "2014-04-28", "kit_name": "GoonAries SST", "manufacturer_name": "Kit Bash", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703152778.html" }
review:004095
Review of the USGF Goonasus. Kit Bash USGF GoonasusModification: Scratch - USGF Goonasus Brief: For those of you still following my Goonyness this was Baby Bertha kit bash #11. Again this is not a kit review of the original but another of my many kit bashes. All fin patterns and decals came from http://www.spacemodelin...
{ "id": 4095, "type": "Modification", "date": "2014-05-02", "kit_name": "USGF Goonasus", "manufacturer_name": "Kit Bash", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703142333.html" }
review:004096
Review of the NASA Goonasus. Kit Bash NASA GoonasusModification: Modification - NASA Goonasus {Scratch} Brief: One again this is not a kit review of the original NASA Pegasus (Estes Kit #1376) [1982-1986] but another of my many Baby Bertha kit bashes (#12 for those following my Goonyness). All fin patterns and decals c...
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Review of the Night Stalker. Scratch Night StalkerOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Night Stalker {Scratch} Brief: While shopping for snap swivels in my local Wal Mart sporting goods department, I noticed a couple of different light up bobbers that looked like they'd be suitable for nose cones for night launch...
{ "id": 4097, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2014-05-05", "kit_name": "Night Stalker", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180719055982.html" }
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Review of the Patriot M104. Estes Patriot M104: Estes - Patriot M104 {Kit} (2056) [2004-2010] Brief: After dodging temptation for several years, a deal on a Hobby Lobby clearance rack that I couldn't pass up made me the proud owner of an Estes Patriot M104 missile.  I originally bought it figuring that I'd find a use f...
{ "id": 4098, "type": "Kit", "date": "2014-04-25", "kit_name": "Patriot M104", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703175798.html" }