Model Forum / General / Rockets / January 2004

I'm reluctantly planning to sell a factory-sealed RocketVision
MachBuster through eBay or Rocketry Online. (This kit is most likely
the very last one shipped - as my shipment arrived AFTER the company
closed.)

Still in shrinkwrap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172571344&category=1187

Well, here at Saskatoon our overnight low temperature was -45 degrees
Celsius  (*9/5 + 32 gives -49 degrees Fahrenheit) with a wind chill of
-56C (-68.8F) which has me thinking about rocket launch records...
What are the coldest recorded rocket launches for hobby rocketry and for

I have been a loyal reader of "Extreme Rocketry" magazine for a couple of
years. I did not say "subscriber" since I have chosen to support the
periodical by purchasing it through my locally owned and independently
operated hobby shop. I understand some of the challenges of producing ...

It was 18 short years ago today that a crew of seven lost their lives persuing
their dream. I found it sad that there was no mention in the Chicago Tribune
today. Hopefully, Sunday will at least bring a comment when they commorate the
Columbia.

I have an unopened 30th Anniversary Saturn V kit put out by Estes
commemorating the moon landing.  No box damage and box still wrapped in
plastic - all original.  Price: $200.00 US
Mark

RCS to Enter Hobby Rocket Motor Market
January 28, 2004
Web posted at: 4:36 PM EST
(ROL Newswire) -- RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc. is announcing its

Sure, your membership number may be in the 9000's but you can be "old
school" with these vintage shirts!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172769376
Thanks,

I'm looking for an on-line version of the conversion for the Estes controller where you
bypass the battery compartment and add battery cables. I know how to do it, but I'm trying
to help someone else.
I've got the hardcopy at home from the NAR guide that arrived in the mail ...

I told you to disregard... <G>

Bids Solicited for Sale of AeroTech Inc.
January 27, 2004
Web posted at: 1:14 PM EST
(ROL Newswire) -- On February 25 Schwartzer & McPherson Law Firm sent

From: "Arnold Roquerre"
To: "Olivier Kozlowski", "Mike Bellino", "Arnold M. Roquerre"
Subject: Frontier Rocketry re-organization plan
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:19:39 -0500

This seems like an "impossible" shot.  Anyone know how it was taken?
http://marsrovers.nasa.gov/gallery/press/opportunity/20040125a/p150xL_per_str-B0
R2_br2.jpg

I cannot get to Magnum's website (www.magnumrockets.com)
as of 9:10PM EST 1/26/04.
Anyone else having trouble?  This is the first time in 5+ years I've seen it
down.