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Forum: Kit Collecting
02-06-2013, 12:48 AM
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Views: 618
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gerryfortin
It is also pointed out in the rocketshoppe kit...It is also pointed out in the rocketshoppe kit list http://www.rocketshoppe.com/info/estes_kit_list.pdf[/QUOTE] Scott...thanks for pointing out the rocketshoppe kit list. The Estes kit database... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
02-04-2013, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 618
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gerryfortin
Current owner believes this kit was issued in...Current owner believes this kit was issued in 1991 before the catalog release in 1992. I'm at a lost on this matter and would appreciate some help. BTW, the kit is for sale. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
02-04-2013, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 618
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gerryfortin
Starship Enterprise 25th Anniversary with #1276 Sticker?My apology for not being active on the forum recently. Finishing up full time China job and moving into coin dealing. Now have some free time to get back to Estes model rockets. Last week, someone... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
10-11-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 327
Views: 30,908
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gerryfortin
Hi Danny,
PM response sent. Let's work offline...Hi Danny, PM response sent. Let's work offline to define how to cooperate and really make the Pictorial Guide an important K-Kit packaging reference source. Gerry |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
09-27-2012, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 172
Posted By
gerryfortin
Estes Kit Database Website UpdatesConsiderable effort has been placed into the Estes model rocket kit website of late. Some of the effort is targeting easier and quicker information access for the user while other effort is for new... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
09-17-2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 289
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gerryfortin
Estes Rainbow Hang Tag Varieties UpdateWish to share that there are at least four different rainbow hang tag designs or varieties available with careful searching. In the past few weeks, I've started to write the kit description pages... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
08-25-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,415
Posted By
gerryfortin
There were three bidders that ran up the price. ...There were three bidders that ran up the price. This K-30 LJ is transitional kit with pre Damon hang tag and Damon facecard in very good condition. First one I've seen..... On August 9, I attended... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
08-17-2012, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 327
Views: 30,908
Posted By
gerryfortin
Madmartigan...
I believe you are refering to the...Madmartigan... I believe you are refering to the 1967-1969 K-27 Honest John kit. This version requires the four spin rocket nacelles to be assembled from paper or scrap 1/8" balsa fin stock. I... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
08-17-2012, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 218
Posted By
gerryfortin
Skill Level Facecard Guide added to Estes Kit DatabaseHi All..... While creating individual skill level kit descriptions pages in the Estes Kit database "http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/BAR/home.htm", it became obvious that Estes changed the skill... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
08-02-2012, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 327
Views: 30,908
Posted By
gerryfortin
August 2 2012 UpdateJust a few brief comments about progress on the Estes kit database and the Pictorial Guide. 1. There has been much progress on the Pictorial Guide with about 80% of the K kits having their own... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
07-04-2012, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By
gerryfortin
Just a quick update.
All of Mike Kalmar's...Just a quick update. All of Mike Kalmar's rockets and gliders were photographed and added to his "fleet" webpage. There are some amazing MPR/HPR rockets in the group. In the next week, I plan to... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
06-29-2012, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By
gerryfortin
Addition of Mike Kalmar (Elmira NY) Fleet to Estes Kit WebsiteI've posted a new link on my Estes Kit Collecting website which features the non Estes rockets built by Mike Kalmar from Elmira NY. The Mike Kalmar rockets were purchased as two huge eBay lots... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-24-2012, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By
gerryfortin
Black vs. White Kit Numbering on Skill Level FacecardsNeed to ask another question as I dig deeper into K kit packaging differences. Noted that skill level facecards can be found with either black or white numbers/letters in the lower left corner for... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-24-2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By
gerryfortin
SEL, thank you for the input. Hope the other...SEL, thank you for the input. Hope the other kit is earlier as would be helpful to explain Joe's pre Damon yellow hang tag observation. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-23-2012, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By
gerryfortin
Joe, many thanks and appreciate the help with...Joe, many thanks and appreciate the help with this project. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-23-2012, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By
gerryfortin
Joe, could you kindly check this link and the...Joe, could you kindly check this link and the individual Sprite description pages and tell me if you agree or suggest some changes? ... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-23-2012, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By
gerryfortin
The silence demonstrates the research...The silence demonstrates the research difficulties with several of the early Estes kits. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-23-2012, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 327
Views: 30,908
Posted By
gerryfortin
June 23, 2012 UpdateJust a quick update on Estes model rocketry website progress. I'm off to CA next week, then son's wedding is July 4th week followed by a return trip to China on July 9. So trying to take as many... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-20-2012, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By
gerryfortin
Help with K-45 Beta DescriptionsAdding K-45 Beta kit to Estes kit database and pictorial guide. Research results appear confusing and would appreciate inputs. Here is what is known so far. 1. In Estes catalog years 1970-1971... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-11-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By
gerryfortin
For those of you who did not read Earl's point...For those of you who did not read Earl's point until today, then transitional Scrambler kit was ended early by seller. Appears someone really wanted the kit badly and made a "fair" offer to... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-10-2012, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 327
Views: 30,908
Posted By
gerryfortin
June 10, 2012 Estes Model Rocketry Website UpdateI been busy adding new information links to the Estes model rocket kit website. My primary effort has been on the Pictorial Guide (Estes kit chronology pages) and now have 35 kits listed. The... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-10-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By
gerryfortin
Yes, I noticed the kits this evening and the...Yes, I noticed the kits this evening and the packaging variations. Having these appear on eBay is timely as will be great addition to the kit chronology project. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-09-2012, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 192
Posted By
gerryfortin
#0831/TK-31 Star Blazer - Help with different skill level hang tag versions pleaseNeed a little help after listing the mini brute Star Blazer kit description. The mini brute version #0831/TK-31 is only found with blue skill level hang tags (to my knowledge). Does anyone own this... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
06-01-2012, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By
gerryfortin
Joe.....
Many thanks. As a result of your...Joe..... Many thanks. As a result of your comments and informed insight, I will list the green/gray and red/black kits in the 1964-1967 timeframe for now. I agree that the green/gray version... |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
05-31-2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By
gerryfortin
K-15 Sprite No Hang Tag Kit ChronologyQuick question. Which came first? K-15 green and gray lettering on white instruction card or red and black lettering on white instruction card. My assumption in the kit pictorial guide is that... |
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