| Model
Name |
Type / Description |
Submitted By: |
1.3X EAC Viper
RockSim File |
Length: 19.5”
Diameter: 1.34” (ST-13)
Fin Span: 6.84”
Weight: 1.74 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
1.91X Screamer
RockSim File
PDF File |
Another upscale
of a classic design, even at nearly twice the original's
size, the Screamer can still fly up to 350' on an A3-4T. It
can also reach over 1200' on a C6-5. Simple construction,
using SEMROC components.
Skill Level 1. |
Jay Goemmer |
2X
Estes SARK
RockSim File |
Length: 25.63”
Diameter: 1.04” (ST-10)
Fin Span: 8.54”
Weight: 1.74 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
2X
Hawkeye
RockSim
File |
Length: 17.38”
Diameter: 1.04” (ST-10)
Fin Span: 8.04 oz
Weight: 1.74 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
741
Demo
RockSim File |
BARCLONE's
rendition of an odd-ball design from the 1974 Estes Custom
Parts Catalog. Yes, it can be made to fly!
Skill Level 3. Not for beginners. |
Craig McGraw |
Aerobee 150 RTV-N-8
RockSim File |
A scaled model
of the famous AeroJet General sounding rocket. Derived from
the earlier WAC Corporal, the Aerobee 150 was a larger and
more-successful two-stage rocket designed to carry a 150 lb
payload up to 75 miles altitude using a solid booster and a
liquid bi-propellant sustainer. This early-series variant
was 317.3" long with its booster; the sustainer, modeled
here, was 241.8" long.
Skill Level 1.
Flights over 1200' on a C6. |
Craig McGraw |
Aerobee 150 RV-N-13b
RockSim File |
A stretched-body
Standard, the RV-N-13b could carry the same 150 lb payload
20 miles higher than the Standard, and had higher velocity.
This variant was 371.6" long with its booster; the
sustainer, modeled here, was 298.6" long.
Skill Level 1.
Flights over 1200' on a C6. |
Craig McGraw |
Aerobee 150 Standard
RockSim File |
Originally known
as the Aerobee-Hi, the Aerobee 150 Standard was the most
common variant flown in the series. This version was 356.6"
long with its booster, and could carry the same payload to
150 miles altitude. The sustainer, modeled here, was 283.6"
long.
Skill Level 1.
Flights over 1200' on a C6. |
Craig McGraw |
Aerobee 150
Standard w/Booster
RockSim File |
Length: 21.11”
Diameter: 0.908” (ST-8)
Fin Span: 3.71”
Weight: 1.34 oz
Engines: (2) 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
Aerobee-Hi
RockSim
File
Decal File |
A 10% upscale of
the classic 1950's MMI and 1960's EIRP design. SEMROC
components. Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Aerobee-Hi 60
RockSim File |
A Series-60
upscale of our 18mm Aerobee-Hi. Inspired by an American
Spacemodeler construction project by Pete Alway from the
late 1980s or early 1990's. Upper stage only. Includes
modern recovery components.
Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
ALFA
RockSim File |
A modern
rendition of a 1960's Czech design. Uses Estes components. Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Alpha
Ex
RockSim
File |
Length: 20.125”
Diameter: 0.976” (BT-50)
Fin Span: 3.98”
Weight: 1.22 oz
Engines: (2) 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
Alpha
Goon
RockSim
File |
Length: 11.625”
Diameter: 1.64” (BT-60)
Fin Span: 4.64”
Weight: 1.6 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
Ambassador's Transport
RockSim File |
The job of being
a planetary ambassador involves saying the right words as
well as making an impressive entrance. This starship tells
other representatives you're not just a second-rate
Republic.
Skill Level 2.
For 18mm motors. |
Craig McGraw |
Anger Management
RockSim File |
Length: 11.75”
Diameter: 0.976” (BT-50)
Fin Span: 3.55”
Weight: 0.76 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Angstrom's Arrow
RockSim File |
Elegant,
delicate-looking, long-body design, yet still capable of
reaching 350' on a single C6-3. Mid-body separation allows
for single or double parachutes.
Skill Level 3.
18" single parachute recovery, or multiple 12" parachutes.
C6-3 is the only recommended motor. |
James Pierson |
Annabelle
RockSim
File |
This is my answer to the Estes
Big Bertha, and the Quest Big Betty. It can accept "C11",
"D12", and "E9" motors. |
Craig McGraw |
Antares
RockSim File |
A retro-50's style of
spaceship, simple lines, but good performance expected. |
Craig McGraw |
Arrow
Head
RockSim
File |
Length: 10.0”
Diameter: 0.736” (BT-20)
Fin Span: 4.08”
Weight: 0.98 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Ascender
RockSim
File |
Sleek, stylish
version of a sounding rocket, looks good on the pad or on
the desk.
For 18mm engines.Skill Level 1.
Uses SEMROC components. |
Craig McGraw |
Ascender 29
RockSim
File |
Sleek, stylish
version of a sounding rocket, looks good on the pad or on
the desk.
For 29mm engines.Skill Level 1.
Uses SEMROC components. |
Craig McGraw |
ASP
RockSim File |
Simple sport
design with good performance on 18mm motors.
Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Astro Ventura
RockSim File |
Length: 17.8”
Diameter: 2.22” (BT-70)
Fin Span: 2.48”
Weight: 0.97 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Baby Cherokee
RockSim File |
Length: 12.9”
Diameter: 1.32” (BT-55)
Fin Span: 5.27”
Weight: 1.48 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
|
Better Bertha |
A nice modification of the
Estes Big Bertha that allows for multiple motor
combinations. |
Doug Sams |
Big Blue Bird Zero
 |
A great up-scale of the classic
Estes kit. Uses 29mm motors. |
Buzz Nau |
Black Brant III
RockSim File |
Quick to build, this version of
the Black Brant III has been scaled to the BT-55 tube,
making it possible to use the still-available PNC-55BB nose
cone from Estes. If a balsa nose cone is desired, BMS can
semi-custom-cut one from the same dimensions. |
Craig McGraw |
Blue Sneek
RockSim
File
Decal
File |
Sport-Performance design in the
classic Centuri style. Skill Level
1. |
Craig McGraw |
Blue Sneek 2
RockSim File
Decal File |
Two-stage
payloader version of the BARCLONE Blue Sneek. SEMROC
components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Blue Sneek 29mm
RockSim File
Decal
File |
Sport-Performance design in the
classic Centuri style. 29mm motor version. Skill Level
1. |
Craig McGraw |
Bobcat
RockSim File |
Sharp styling is
possible, even on a tight hobby budget. This model packs a
lot of performance into a lightweight airframe, but it
doesn't drain your wallet during construction.
Skill Level 2.
For 18mm motors. |
Craig McGraw |
Bo-Maxximus Interceptor
RockSim File |
Length: 29.9”
Diameter: 1.32” (BT-55)
Fin Span: 6.32”
Weight: 3.47 oz
Engines: 24mm |
James Pierson |
Cadet
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
RockSim File |
An intermediate
sport design from our 2002-2003 series. Simulation shows
fins on main body -- actual plan should have fins on the
pods. For 18mm motors.
Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Caesarus
RockSim
File |
Futuristic star
liner. Estes components. Skill Level 3. |
Craig McGraw |
Cargo Star Transport
RockSim File |
Length: 10.25”
Diameter: 1.64” (ST-16)
Fin Span: 2.55”
Weight: 0.87 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
CDD-75-PL40
RockSim
File |
A smaller 75%
version of the Cherokee Double-D, using a Quest Navaho-AGM
and Payloader One as the starting point. Payload section is
4.0" long. Can also be constructed using Estes Series-50
components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Centaur
Page
1
Page
2
Page 3
Page 4
RockSim File |
Here's my version of a BT-60
type two-stager, staying in the "TAUR" family of names. |
Craig McGraw |
Centuri Probe
RockSim File |
A celebration of
the designs of yesterday, the Centuri Probe is a heartfelt
attempt to capture the spirit and flavor of those famous
1960s Centuri catalog images in an original model. Although
not a direct copy of any Centuri kit, and not an upscale
replica, the Centuri Probe still retains that certain
look-and-feel.
Almost 25” long.
Two-stage design, for 18mm engines.Skill Level 2.
Uses SEMROC components. |
Craig McGraw |
Chadwick
RockSim File |
A high-performance style,
two-stage payloader. |
Craig McGraw |
Challenger III
RockSim File |
Length: 35.875”
Diameter: 1.34” (ST-13)
Fin Span: 5.72”
Weight: 5.08 oz
Engines: (2) 24mm |
Craig McGraw |
Cherokee Double-D
RockSim File |
A new classic!
Flight-proven two-stage payload version of the beloved Estes
Cherokee-D. Decals available through Excelsior Rocketry.
Estes components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Cherokee DD4
RockSim File |
For HPR
enthusiasts, this is a 3X upscale, 4" diameter, 54mm version
of the BARCLONE Cherokee Double-D. Not for beginners. The
components of this model must be crafted from scratch; they
are not commercially available. |
Craig McGraw |
Cherokee Triple-D
RockSim File |
An extreme
derivative of the BARCLONE Cherokee Double-D concept, this
model is not for beginners. Requires understanding of both
staging and clustering. Also requires an 8' tower for
launching. Estes components. Skill Level 5, due to
construction and operation skills needed. |
Craig McGraw |
Cherokee II
RockSim
File |
The largest
variant of the Cherokee lineage, this is a monster 4X
upscale of the BARCLONE Cherokee Double-D with a 5.3"
diameter main body. The length is over 126", and requires
two Ellis Mountain L-330 reloads. Requires electronic
staging and recovery deployment for both the booster and the
sustainer sections. Can reach 16,000' AGL. Not for
beginners. Some components are commercially available. |
Craig McGraw |
Clipper
RockSim File
PDF File |
A sport design from 2003, updated with improved recovery
components and simplified one-piece fins. Capable of over
400' on a 13mm "A" motor (using an adapter).
18mm motor mount.Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Cloud Tickler
RockSim File |
Combining
traditional fins with tube fins, this model is
futuristically styled for intra-atmospheric flight. Uses
13mm motors. One of the "Schoolyard Sounders". SEMROC
components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Commander II
RockSim File |
A conversion
plan for the Quest Commander. Changes the motor to 13mm, and
dresses up the appearance. Skill Level 1.
A3-4T........400'.......3.52 FPS Dv (First Flight)
1/2A3-2T.....140'......22.90 FPS Dv |
Craig McGraw |
Cone Itchy Way
RockSim File |
Length: 18.3”
Diameter: 4” (Cone diameter)
Weight: 2.822 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
Cosmic Dart
RockSim
File |
Length: 14.8”
Diameter: 1.326” (Shroud diameter)
Fin Span: 2.55”
Weight: 0.92 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Cosmic Poo
RockSim
File |
Length: 16.8”
Diameter: 1.9” (Shroud diameter)
Fin Span: 3.55”
Weight: 1.41 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Cosmic Ray
RockSim File |
This is a blatant shot at the
Estes X-Ray and the Quest Gamma Ray. The fins are
proportional in size to both of those. |
Craig McGraw |
Crazy Diamond
RockSim File |
Designed by
Lance Ladd. A "Flying Barb Of Death" influenced by the wispy
strains of Pink Floyd on the speakers. Estes components. Skill Level 2. |
Lance Ladd |
CSL
Douglas
RockSim
File |
The second in a
series of Civil Space Liners, honoring significant 20th and
21st Century entertainers. This starship is named for
Bluegrass Dobro virtuoso Jerry Douglas, considered to be
"the Jimi Hendrix of acoustic music".
Skill Level 3.
For 24mm motors. |
Craig McGraw |
CSL Lightfoot
RockSim File |
Length: 41.8”
Diameter: 1.5” (BC-1043 diameter)
Fin Span: 7.04”
Weight: 3.71 oz
Engines: 24mm |
Craig McGraw |
CSL
Murray
RockSim
File |
Civil Star Liner
series named in honor of various 20th Century entertainers.
The Murray is named after 60's, 70's, and early 80's singer
Anne Murray. Requires two C6-5 motors. SEMROC components. Skill Level 3. |
Craig McGraw |
Custom Landviper
Instructions
Picture
#1
Picture #2
RockSim File
#1
RockSim
File #2 |
How to build a clone of this cool 3 18mm
cluster rocket from Custom. |
Scott McCrate
RockSim file #1 by:
Scott Aleckson
RockSim file #2 by:
Kevin Johnson |
Cygnus Probe
RockSim File
Decal File |
Futuristic
unmanned robotic probe to explore planetary formation around
the nearest systems to our own. SEMROC components. Skill
Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Dart
RockSim File |
A nice, simple Mini-Brute type
of rocket with good performance. |
Craig McGraw |
Deltoid
Page 1
Page
2
Page 3
Page 4
RockSim File |
A tube-fin BT-55 payloader.
It's loosely based on the Boeing Delta, hence the name. |
Craig McGraw |
Deltoid Starliner
RockSim File |
Length: 30.0”
Diameter: 0.976” (BT-50)
Fin Span: 3.54”
Weight: 1.66 oz
Engines: 18mm |
James Pierson |
Der Dopple Max
RockSim File |
Another
two-stage modification of a classic Estes design. Based
around Der Big Red Max, this model offers flights up to
2600' using a combination of motors. Long 24mm mounts accept
Estes "E" and "D" motors, and "C" motors using adapters.
Estes components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Der Grosse V-3
RockSim File |
Clustered
version of the Estes Der V-3. Long 24mm mounts accept Estes
"E" and "D" motors. Estes components. Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Diaper Loader
RockSim File |
Hold yer
breeches, hold yer noses...
Move yer keester and run fer the roses!
This model teeters right on the edge of makin' you mess
yerself up baaad...
Uses 18mm motors. Determined to be adaquately stable through
the C6... The D3 has a 0.97 margin of stability, but should
have enough burn-off of propellant before leaving the rod to
bring the margin to 1. We suggest using a 48" rod for D3
flights, just to be sure...
Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Dominion Keeper
RockSim File |
Length: 23.2”
Diameter: 1.04” (ST-10)
Fin Span: 6.09”
Weight: 1.44 oz
Engines: 18mm |
Craig McGraw |
Drakken
RockSim File |
Full Name -- "Cormes*
Protectorate Drakken Defender"
(*Pronounced COR' - meez)
The outer territories of the Cormes Protectorate have been
vulnerable to the marauding intrusions of the Outworld
Resistance for decades. To keep these lawless pirate bands
at bay, the Protectorate developed the Drakken (Dragon)
Defender, an agile craft with plenty of bite. In the hands
of a skilled pilot, the Drakken Defender proves itself true
to its namesake time and again.Skill Level 2
Recommended Motors -- A8-3 [120'], B6-4 (First Flight)
[320], C6-5 [730'] |
Craig McGraw |
Eaglet
RockSim File |
A simple design
for small fields, but still capable of putting in some
respectable flights with its 13mm motors. Skill Level 1.
Uses SEMROC components. |
Craig McGraw |
Eee-Nee-Prize
RockSim File |
Length: 6.57”
Diameter: 1.57” (PPB)
Fin Span: 3.55”
Weight: 0.38 oz
Engines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Empyria
RockSim File |
Futuristic
fighter-interceptor. SEMROC components. Skill Level 3. |
Craig McGraw |
Eugene's Axe
RockSim File |
Keep your eyes
on that craaaazy axe man Eugene! From the relics of musical
history, this gig has its sights high in the sky! Requires
an E9-6 motor. SEMROC components. Skill Level 3. |
Craig McGraw |
F-52 Thark
RockSim
File |
Fantasy starship interceptor
that flies on 24mm motors. Skill
Level 2. |
Buzz Nau |
F-77 Daydreamer
RockSim File |
Length: 22.6”
Diameter: 0.976” (BT-50)
Fin Span: 6.98”
Weight: 2.1 oz
Engines: 18mm |
James Pierson |
Falconaire
RockSim
File |
Length:28.55”
Diameter: 1.34” (ST-13)
Fin Span: 6.38”
Weight: 1.86 oz
Engines: (2) 13mm |
Craig McGraw |
Flash
RockSim File |
Length: 12.75”
Diameter: 0.759” (ST-7)
Fin Span: 2.89”
Weight: 0.5 oz
Engines: 13mm |
Craig McGraw |
Fledgling
RockSim File |
This one is meant for beginners
who don't want just another Estes Alpha or Quest Astra. |
Craig McGraw |
Gnat
RockSim File |
Inspired by science fiction
concepts from the late
19th and early 20th centuries, this micro-model puts a lot
of performance into a small, quick-build package. Skill
Level 1.
Use ONLY the 1/2A3-4T or the A3-4T motors. |
Craig McGraw |
Goblin
2x
RockSim
File |
An upscale of a
classic Estes design. For use with 29mm motors. Simple to
build.
Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Gryphon
RockSim File |
A sport design with a cruiser
attitude. Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Gryphon 29mm
RockSim
File |
A sport design with a cruiser
attitude. Skill Level 1. |
Craig McGraw |
Hawk
RockSim File |
Sport two-stager.
Warm-N-Fuzzy Centuri-inspired design similar to the
Micro-Probe. (Actually is about the same size, but different
fins...)
Instructions show conversion steps needed to use 13mm
boosters and sustainers if-and-when
"T"-series booster production resumes...
Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
HorseFly
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
RockSim File |
BT-60 upscale of the Centuri
FireFly. Uses standard 18mm motors. Uses a Semi-Custom BMS
nose cone. Skill Level 3. |
Craig McGraw |
Inquisitor
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
RockSim
File |
Three stage, high-altitude,
payload rocket. |
Craig McGraw |
Kryton
RockSim File |
Ring-finned
design inspired by sci-fi rockets of the past. Another
"Schoolyard Sounder". Uses 13mm A10-3T exclusively. SEMROC
components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Lil' Battle Axe
RockSim
File |
Minimum diameter, 18mm motor,
unique fin design. |
Craig McGraw |
|
Little Joe I |
Semi-Scale model that Yitah
used to sell. |
Yitah Wu
Scanned by: Bill Spadafora |
Longneck
RockSim File |
Move over, Mean
Machine! This modroc can reach heights that would give you a
nose bleed! Capable of over 1000' on the F21W-6, the
Longneck is almost 102" from nose tip to fin tip. SEMROC
components. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Lynx
Page 1
Fin
Patterns
RockSim File |
BT-50 sport, boattail, 6-fin. |
Craig McGraw |
Master Blaster
RockSim File |
A retro-50's
vintage SciFi design reminiscent of the Estes Galactic
Pirates.
Skill Level 2.
Parachute recovery.
For 18mm motors. |
James Pierson |
Maxi Apogee I
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
RockSim File |
BT-60 upscale of the Estes K-5
Apogee. Short booster/short sustainer version.
Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Maxi Apogee II
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
RockSim File |
BT-60 upscale of the Estes K-5
Apogee. Long booster/long sustainer version. Skill Level 2. |
Craig McGraw |
Midget Upscale
(1.2x) |
A nice 1.2x upscale of the
Estes Midget using Quest T-30 tubing. |
Doug Sams |
MIDI-Loader
RockSim
File
PDF
File
MIDI-Loader Mk II
RockSim File |
MIDI-Loader is a
1.8X upscale of the "Schoolyard Sounder" Mini-Loader,
designed to take 18mm motors. Model can be built in two
different ways: Traditional payloader or sport-performance.
Skill Level 1. |
Jay Goemmer |
Mini-Jet #1
RockSim
File
RockSim File 2 |
One of the
"Schoolyard Sounder" series of small models, this design has
spectacular performance, and can punch through 300' on a
1/2A3-4T.
Skill Level 1.
Streamer recovery.
For 13mm motors only. |
James Pierson |
Mini-Jet #2
RockSim
File
RockSim File 2 |
One of the
"Schoolyard Sounders", this BOMARC-esque
cruise-missile-inspired model flies beautifully on just
1/2A3-4T motors.
Skill Level 1.
Streamer recovery.
For 13mm motors only. |
James Pierson |
Mini-Jet #3
RockSim
File
RockSim File 2 |
One of the
"Schoolyard Sounders", interesting open-center wing design.
Flies beautifully on 1/4A3-3T and 1/2A3-4T motors.
Skill Level 1.
For 13mm motors only. |
James Pierson |
Mini-Jet #4
RockSim
File |
Length: 10.125”
Diameter: 0.544” (ST-5)
Fin Span: 3.55”
Weight: 0.41 ozEngines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Mini-Jet #5
RockSim
File |
Length: 10.125”
Diameter: 0.544” (ST-5)
Fin Span: 3.55”
Weight: 0.44 ozEngines: 13mm |
James Pierson |
Mini-Jet #6
|
