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Rocketry Product: Estes - Ventris {Kit} (009701) [2012-2018]
Estes Ventris build, part 2 (2012-05-25)
I started by actually reading the instructions. They are well illustrated and understandable, although there are several typos (e.g. two step '4's in the motor mount build). The parts are ... [Read More]
Estes Ventris build, part 3 (2012-05-26)Motor Mount (cont'd) - I drilled a hole in the top ring prior to installation and decided not to permanently install the motor mount sleeve above the top ring. It serves no real purpose on the mount ... [Read More]
Estes Ventris build, part 4 (2012-05-28)Construction is complete except for the motor retainer. There are two items of note. I decided to make a cord protector from a scrap of car air bag material. I covered about 5 inches of ... [Read More]
Estes Ventris build, part 5 (2012-05-29)I have been pondering the color scheme since I bought the kit. I decided against the tiger stripe scheme that I originally thought of. For this size rocket, I saw hand painted stripes ... [Read More]
Estes Ventris build, part 6 (done!) (2012-05-30)I will spare you the additional whys and wherefores of how I got to the finished product...the results are self evident. The holographic decals look great and really shine in the sun! ... [Read More]
Launch Report 2012-5 (2012-06-11)Location: Central Sod Farm, Centreville, MD ( MDRA ESL-169) Weather: sunny, high about 90, wind 5 mph Total flights: Today - 7; YTD - 44 Total motors: Today - 9; YTD - 52 Motors by class YTD: ... [Read More]
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