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Forum: Ask the Doctor
05-20-2013, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 137
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Vanel
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Forum: Ask the Doctor
05-19-2013, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By
Vanel
If I understand your question properly, the old...If I understand your question properly, the old Estes catalogs had a rocketry manual within that showed a few cluster configurations. See Link... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-18-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
Hi Randy!
There are statements about large...Hi Randy! There are statements about large staged clusters, but nothing very specific as to date/launch. However, I am sure that there were staged clusters with a fair number of motors by the... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-16-2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
Steve,
My talk will also include mention of...Steve, My talk will also include mention of various staging/clustering techniques, so you are not off topic at all! I very much appreciate the information... GH, I was wondering when you were... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-14-2013, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
Thanks Carl! Based on this, it appears that...Thanks Carl! Based on this, it appears that staging goes all the way back to the beginning. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-13-2013, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
The amateurs blowing a hole in the fence (which...The amateurs blowing a hole in the fence (which allowed livestock to escape) was the immediate precursor to the coup de grace, which was all the rockets being launched disturbing the turkeys. Both... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-13-2013, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
My time line and notes so far - I welcome any...My time line and notes so far - I welcome any comments/corrections/additions! 1957 - First rocket "kit" - Orville Carlisle's (NAR #1) Rock-A-Chute Mark II (October) - 6 days after launch of... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-13-2013, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
Dumb luck :rolleyes: That was my first rocket...Dumb luck :rolleyes: That was my first rocket contest, and I had almost no clue. What I did know, I gleaned from John Langford in a Georgia science camp the summer before. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-13-2013, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
Posted By
Vanel
Just ordered that - been going through the CD...Just ordered that - been going through the CD compilation of old Model Rocketeers plus stuff I can find online. It has been a mighty interesting trip to the past! In my research, I found this page... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-12-2013, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
Thanks for all the tips! I am currently trying to...Thanks for all the tips! I am currently trying to track down an answer as to when MMI first released the booster to the Aerobee and Arcon kits. Anyone know or can point me in the right direction? I... |
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Forum: Projects
05-05-2013, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 704
Posted By
Vanel
Had no problem placing an order using Paypal last...Had no problem placing an order using Paypal last evening. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-04-2013, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,118
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Vanel
Significant events in clustering and staging...I am scheduled to give a talk on clustering and staging, and would like to include a brief history. Things like First cluster kit (Estes Ranger?) First two stage kit (?) First 3 stage kit (?) First... |
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Forum: Projects
04-09-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 369
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Vanel
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Forum: FreeForAll
04-05-2013, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 991
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Vanel
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Forum: FreeForAll
04-04-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 991
Posted By
Vanel
My first Estes Constellation - made it to 1980...My first Estes Constellation - made it to 1980 before drifting away (C6-7 on a windy day) |
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Forum: Projects
04-03-2013, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 737
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Vanel
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Forum: Projects
03-30-2013, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,023
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Vanel
Great builds, Bill! Sorry you are feeling poorly...Great builds, Bill! Sorry you are feeling poorly - get better soon! I particularly like the Drifter decor. |
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Forum: Projects
03-10-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,107
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Vanel
Clone of the Estes Avenger - parts from Semroc. I...Clone of the Estes Avenger - parts from Semroc. I botched the decal I purchased from Excelsior, so I took a crack at making the roll pattern out of black trim monokote. It turned out ok, but took a... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
03-08-2013, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 937
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Vanel
All the best to Lady Hawk and her family. ...All the best to Lady Hawk and her family. Sending good thoughts her way... |
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Forum: Designer's Studio
03-07-2013, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 428
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Vanel
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Forum: Projects
03-04-2013, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,107
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Vanel
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Forum: Projects
03-03-2013, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,107
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Vanel
Estes Mini Bertha clone - parts from Semroc,...Estes Mini Bertha clone - parts from Semroc, decals from Excelsior. 2nd pic is the Mini Bertha beginning to topple over in the wind outside. |
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Forum: Scale & Sport Scale Rocketry
02-23-2013, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 154
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Vanel
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Forum: Projects
02-19-2013, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,107
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Vanel
Clone of the Estes Mark II - parts from Semroc,...Clone of the Estes Mark II - parts from Semroc, decals from Excelsior. (I'm on a rocket building spree :eek: ) |
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Forum: Projects
02-18-2013, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,107
Posted By
Vanel
The Achilles, from the Centuri Designer Manual....The Achilles, from the Centuri Designer Manual. Parts by Semroc... I used silver trim monocote and contact blackboard paper for the decoration. |
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