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     Rocketry Product: Estes - Goblin {Kit} (7237) [2015-]

    Model Profile - Upscale Goblin (2015-05-08)
    The upscale Goblin was one of the first built after I got back into the hobby. On the right is a BT-55 standard sized Estes Goblin. The big Goblin is not quite a 2X upscale. Parts came from ... [Read More]

    Goblin Decal Placement? (2019-08-18)
    Moot rocket nerd point of the month -  I've brought this up before when I was assembling a Goblin kit a few years ago. Joe Hess posted a picture of a recent Goblin face card on the Estes ... [Read More]

    Sponged Goblin? (2019-09-22)
    From a post by John Lightning Lajoie  on the Facebook Estes Model Rocket page: " So I'm getting ready to lay down the decals when my daughter takes a look at it and says, Goblin, eh? So I ... [Read More]

    LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly, December 7, 2019 (2019-12-08)
    Cool weather and no wind in the morning! First up was the GOONY X-15 using a Quest German B6-4 with the shiny, silver nozzle. Clean launch with an estimated altitude of 325'. No damage at ... [Read More]

    Fixing an Estes Smile Part 1 (2010-07-12)
    Here's the fin decal I made for my Franken Goblin. Yeah, it's the Estes Goblin kit icon with added Frankenstein stitches and neck bolts. This rocket is a favorite, made from pieces and parts pulled ... [Read More]

    Estes Goblin Decal Placement (2020-11-14)
    Estes had a Halloween sale. While I don't see the Star Trooper as a "spooky" rocket, it was on sale for half price along with the Hyper Bat. The Goblin is also part of the sale at 20% off. If you ... [Read More]