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Wanted: Vintage Estes' Engine Hook Info (And Centuri's too)
Looking for some help from our members who have older Estes kits (from the 60s to the early 70s).
I remember that the engine hooks are thinner than the later engine hooks. But I can't find a sample in my local build pile. Could someone check and see if they're 3/32" or thinner? I'm redoing my sims of the Cherokee-D, and I noticed the thinner hook in the facecard, and I'd like to replicate it. While I'm at it... I might as well ask for the same info on the Centuri product line (pre-Damon era) Thanks! Jim
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I had noticed the hooks vary from kit to kit, I admire you attention to detail.
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My 1972 Saturn 1B has 3/32" motor hooks, but my 1972 Goblin has a 1/8" hook.
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Thanks! I'm hoping to preserve our hobby's history before it's lost forever. Quote:
Thanks for that... The date info is very useful. Yesterday, Gary Jacques on FB did a measurement with an engine hook from a Der Red Max and came up with 3/32". That sparked a memory... I just got my Citation Red Max a few weeks ago. I've put it to the micrometer, and came up with .1035" wide, and .026" thick. I tried to post a reply earlier, but computer problems (slow internet) and personal issues (short attention span/fatigue) got the better of me. I should add, I still need the Centuri info. Thanks for Looking! Stay Healthy!!! Jim
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. . Dreaming of making the rockets I dreamed of as a kid (and then some). "The Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack." "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Launching is Optional... Landing? That Depends on Trees. |
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