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I bought an Estes Long Tom as I have both the plastic adapter and nose cone for use with a ST-8 tube. Still haven't decided to build as is or with the Centuri parts. Nice builds, guys. Might give me incentive to start.
Chas
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The Estes reissue kit has a BT-55 Booster section at 3.25". The upper stage starts with a BT-55 at 12" long. Above the balsa adapter is a 12 5/8" long section of BT-50.
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The balsa reducer is the same one used in the Estes Magician kit.
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I assume the original Long Tom used the "Passport" staging?
I know it would be an extra expense and complexity, but I'd put up with that if it meant not having to tape motors together.
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The Centuri Long Tom was ST-13 to ST-8, so for Estes: BT-55 to BT-50.
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Yes, Passport staging. Always worked well. Earl
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Yes, identical staging as the Warp II and the Loadstar II. Ive always liked the design also.
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If you have any questions about the Centuri version, I have one in the bag that I intend to build one of these days.
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