I recently built this cloned Der V-3, me hearties, while bored one evenin' over t' holidays. I had all t' parts on hand, and just needed t' order t' decals from Excelsior. Its ready t' go now, just waitin' for spring...
UPDATE: well, matey, on this rocket's 13th flight, it suffered what Space-X would describe as a "hard landing". Basically, it lawn-darted, shiver me timbers, splinterin' t' cone and blowin' out t' upper body tube. Its ugly. At least t' new Jolly Logic Chute release that was onboard survived intact. I may be able t' salvage t' fin can and rebuild it from thar up.
UPDATE 2: this rocket has been repaired with parts from an Estes V-2 kit. Basically, it amounted t' cuttin' off t' damaged tube and graftin' on a new segment with a coupler, then repairin' t' motor mount. Should be flyin' again soon!
| Flight Date: | 2017-08-26 | 
| Rocket Name: | Der V-3 | 
| Kit Name: | Estes - Der V-3 {Kit} (1970) [1987-1989] | 
| Flyer's Name: | Rick Barnes | 
| Motors: | D12-5 | 
| Launch Site: | Torrey Farm, Potter, NY | 
| Actual Altitude: | 500 Feet | 
| Stage | Motor(s) | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 | 
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