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     Rocketry Product: Estes - Saturn V {Kit} (1969) [2017-2019]

    Estes Saturn V - Discontinued? (2017-11-12)
    Act fast, dear reader. If you have had your eye on the re-release of the Estes Saturn V model rocket, don't delay. Get one while you can! It appears the kit, which has only been out for little ... [Read More]

    Estes Saturn V Build - One Small Step At A Time (2019-02-21)
      I've decided to post a build series as I work on the new, 50th anniversary edition, Estes Saturn V. This rocket has been covered before, most extensively and best by Chris Michielssen ... [Read More]

    Estes Saturn V Build - Getting Started - Tube Ends, Motor Mount (2019-03-18)
    Click Here for Part 1 Maybe you recently purchased an Estes Saturn V, and yet you are afraid to begin building it. Am I ready for this? you might ask yourself. The Saturn V is listed as a Skill ... [Read More]

    Update Apollo (2019-07-18)
    Just a quick note: I haven't posted here in quite a while (though I do post on Facebook, Instagram, and sometimes Twitter, for quick stuff). There are a few reasons why - life has been busy, the ... [Read More]

    Remnants (2019-11-02)
    Today was a launch day in Amesbury, MA. While I had anticipated pretty clear skies and low wind, by the time I arrived (late), clouds had rolled in, and the wind was blowing toward the power lines. ... [Read More]

    Many Pictures, Few Words - My 2020 In Rocketry (2020-12-22)
      The moment you realize you're not going to find the rocket you lost sight of over the tree line... Start the post with an obvious fact you have to mention because it would be weird not to, ... [Read More]