SpaceGhost Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Anyone else do this with their kids? I used to do this when I was 11-12, forgot all about it, and my daughter reminded me of it today. So off to the store we went and sent one 700 ft into the air. Forgot how fun that was. My daughter loved it. http://gallery.me.com/bbotte/100052/Launch/web.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 sweet....gonna have to get one for my kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yep. Had one last year that we launched and the guy and parachute drifted all the way across the field and into Brookside Estates the subdivision over from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 http://www.estesrockets.com/ Bought them at Hurricane Hobbies on N Old State St and Polaris Pkwy. Great selection. http://www.hurricanehobbyshop.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I'm gonna be a geek, details on the motors you were using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I'm gonna be a geek, details on the motors you were using? bigger than whats in your s10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 bigger than whats in your s10 KKKKKKAKAKAKKKAKAKKEKKEKEKEKEKEEEE :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 bigger than whats in your s10 KKKKKKAKAKAKKKAKAKKEKKEKEKEKEKEEEE :dumb: :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 awesome timing on that picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Used to be pretty into the whole model rocket thing. I only have one left. It's 41" long and uses twin C class motors. I've had it for a long time but never really had anywhere to launch it, so it still sits untested. http://oi53.tinypic.com/sy71c6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 This thread has got me thinking that I want to get one of these for my nephew. Where can i buy the biggest, baddest motherfucker they make? I see that estes company has one that will go almost 2,700ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I remember years and years ago they sold rockets that go up, pop, and the parachute thing takes a straight-down picture.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Model rockets are pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Anyone fancy meeting up and launching a bunch of these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 We launched it a couple more times this evening when the wind calmed down. Got a few more kids together, sent them to go get it and bring it back. They love it. I must say quite a bit of fun for $76 for everything including 9 C6-7 engines. The one we have there is already made and ready to go, it's a single c6 engine. Goes pretty high and drifts pretty far with the wind. I might go tomorrow and get one to build, they are like $17, I used to make a bunch when I was 11-12. We are going to wait again for my nephew on Monday and launch it 6 times or more that day. Now that we have the launcher, the only expense is $11 for 3 engines. Seems like a good memorial day activity. Carl I would have no problem if the schedule worked out to meet to launch. Just make sure there is a bunch of communication for safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 awesome timing on that picture. Wife on the iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I used to fly them all the time with my dad when i was younger, loved building them. Still have about 10 of them in a box and a ton of motors lol. I would be game for shooting them off since its hard to do in my apartment complex. Ive since then stepped up my flight game and building a balloon to go to near space with cameras lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I used to do those - probably still have some leftovers in my basement somewhere. Fun for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I used to have a few model rockets along with some of the Cox gas powered helicopters as a kid. One rocket I had didn't use a streamer or a parachute, but had propellers pop open and spin when the ejection charge hit. Went to the Hobby store the other day and felt like a kid again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 [quote Carl I would have no problem if the schedule worked out to meet to launch. Just make sure there is a bunch of communication for safety. I live pretty close to Hurricane hobbies and have about half a clue what to buy,but would be happy to pitch in if you are somewhere within 15 minutes of Polaris i would bring my sprogs to watch the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 This thread has got me thinking that I want to get one of these for my nephew. Where can i buy the biggest, baddest motherfucker they make? I see that estes company has one that will go almost 2,700ft. I can see it now, "Central Ohio man arrested for trying to blow up space station" Wife on the iPhone. you would :lolguy: oh wait :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Used to have them also as a kids. Great fun! Too bad the ADD has taken over and most are "pre" assembled and only require some snapping together. It used to take me a week to build and paint one all nice. I would enter then in the county fairs too through 4-H. Engines are $$$ now, used to cost a $1 a shot, now they are like $3 a shot. Good fun that is legal though. MEAN MACHINE is 6' tall and like $30 They also have a 3 stager that goes like 2100 feet. You will not get that one back, so it sounds awesome, but really, you loose it due to the height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Damn, those look fun! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 You can fill the burnt out motors with DIY fuel, potassium nitrate + sugar Not really as safe because it can go boom boom, but way cheaper and lots of fun to experiment with, but you can ignite it with standard fuses, just use a toothpick in the mold to get it to ignite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Model rockets ... are a blast :masturboy:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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