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Forum: Projects
05-15-2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 582
Views: 37,335
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John Brohm
Thanks Gordon;
By the way, those nose cones...Thanks Gordon; By the way, those nose cones arrived and they're just this side of perfect. But with my shop closing down, I'll not be able to finish that build until the new shop opens. As they say... |
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Forum: Projects
05-15-2013, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 582
Views: 37,335
Posted By
John Brohm
Just wrapping up my interpretation of an Astron...Just wrapping up my interpretation of an Astron Trident. My reference was the model shown on page 24 of the 1972 Estes catalog. While Gordon has a pretty good set of decals for this ship, in the end... |
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Forum: Mission Control
04-30-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 609
Posted By
John Brohm
Bill;
You could continue that streak at NARAM;...Bill; You could continue that streak at NARAM; any chance you'll be there? Congrats, by the way! |
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Forum: In the Wild
04-16-2013, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 339
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John Brohm
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Forum: Vendors
02-17-2013, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,594
Posted By
John Brohm
And welcome to YORF, Walt! Glad to have you...And welcome to YORF, Walt! Glad to have you aboard. Looking forward to seeing you at the next launch. |
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Forum: Projects
02-04-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 992
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John Brohm
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Forum: FreeForAll
01-30-2013, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,841
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John Brohm
If a slight detour in this much appreciated...If a slight detour in this much appreciated travelogue can be forgiven, then a little clarification can be provided: I believe they are two separate companies sharing a common name. A few years ago,... |
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Forum: Vendors
01-21-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,594
Posted By
John Brohm
Walt can be reached at
Kopterrockets at...Walt can be reached at Kopterrockets at zoominternet dot net He hasn't got a website up yet. |
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Forum: Vendors
01-21-2013, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,594
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John Brohm
It seems that Kopter Rockets are starting to...It seems that Kopter Rockets are starting to become available. Regarding the history of Kopter Rockets, Team Pittsburgh Newsletter Editor Art Nestor recently compiled a nice abbreviated history of... |
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Forum: Ask the Doctor
12-17-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,222
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John Brohm
I believe that K-29 Saturn 1b was actually 1/70th...I believe that K-29 Saturn 1b was actually 1/70th size, but regardless, concerning the mass point taken. |
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Forum: Mission Control
12-13-2012, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,021
Posted By
John Brohm
Bill;
That's a fine fleet and I think you've...Bill; That's a fine fleet and I think you've identified the very best way to fly it - with your granddaughters! Enjoy the day, but enjoy those little ones the most. |
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Forum: Vendors
12-12-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,594
Posted By
John Brohm
Let me echo what Carl has said. Our Newsletter...Let me echo what Carl has said. Our Newsletter Editor and Club Founder, Art Nestor, tracked Walt down this summer and after some dialogue convinced Walt to come on out to some of our Club launches.... |
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Forum: Projects
12-04-2012, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,486
Posted By
John Brohm
Yeah, my daughter told me her room was the...Yeah, my daughter told me her room was the biggest shelf in the house... All a matter of perspective, I guess. |
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Forum: Plans
11-25-2012, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By
John Brohm
Those are great shots, Bill. The model does...Those are great shots, Bill. The model does appear to be mine. Thanks for posting those! |
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Forum: Mission Control
11-18-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By
John Brohm
Yeah but that's a great lift off shot of the...Yeah but that's a great lift off shot of the Vega. Looks like the challenges were worth it. |
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Forum: Projects
11-17-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 582
Views: 37,335
Posted By
John Brohm
Bill - you're a machine! They look great! Well...Bill - you're a machine! They look great! Well done. Hopefully the maiden flights go well. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
11-15-2012, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 430
Posted By
John Brohm
My original release #1269 HoJo is shrink wrapped....My original release #1269 HoJo is shrink wrapped. The #2166 re-release kit is taped. |
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Forum: Mission Control
11-09-2012, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By
John Brohm
Best of luck, Bill. We too have our November...Best of luck, Bill. We too have our November launch this Sunday, and with our new waiver in place (8700'), we're seeing a nice assortment of ships. Hope you go home with no more than the number of... |
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Forum: Vendors
11-07-2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By
John Brohm
I agree; that was a great place, and a number of...I agree; that was a great place, and a number of my shop tools were purchased there. It was a great location - right across from the Yorkdale Mall and just south of a (very good) Holiday Inn, which... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
09-27-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
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John Brohm
I'm stumped as to what it might be, but I must...I'm stumped as to what it might be, but I must say those fins look like they were intended to be canted. In this configuration they would definitely spin the rocket. |
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Forum: Projects
09-24-2012, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By
John Brohm
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Forum: Plans
09-17-2012, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By
John Brohm
Mine flew in the afternoon, and after Ray's, so...Mine flew in the afternoon, and after Ray's, so quite possibly it was mine. |
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Forum: Plans
09-16-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By
John Brohm
Hi Bill;
Similar, in that there's that recurring...Hi Bill; Similar, in that there's that recurring '3" theme (I've always wondered what the deal was with '3' at Estes, but I suppose I'll never know), and there's the similarity in the striping and... |
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Forum: Plans
09-16-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By
John Brohm
Thanks Bill!
The Rigel-3 is a model that's been...Thanks Bill! The Rigel-3 is a model that's been on my list for a long time, and I finally got around to it this past year. I thought that the decals would be the high risk component in the model... |
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Forum: Plans
09-15-2012, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By
John Brohm
Estes Rigel-3, #1363This note isn't so much a plans issue but rather something akin to an addendum. While working on our Rigel-3 I found some issues with the die-cut fin parts provided in the original kit. The article... |
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