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Whatever happened to them... Those descriptions in the catalogs were inspiring. The new ones don't even include those cool little icons that gave us the basics (plastic/balsa nosecones, 'chute size, balsa/plastic fins, etc.). Come on guys... Catalogs are meant to get us fired up.. I cite the following:
Then: Estes 1985 Catalog pg 50.
Now: Estes 2013 Catalog Pg 62.
Which one do you think would motivate me more to buy? Just the plain-old-facts? OR The reason it's SO COOL?
BTW, here's a concept idea of a modern icon set (I added laser cut fins)...
Then: Estes 1985 Catalog pg 50.
D-REGION TOMAHAWK
SKILL LEVEL 3 Our version of NASA's
Sounding rocket, Flight No. 12.08 G.T., is an ex-
cellent choice for your first scale model. Almost
3 feet tall, Tomahawk features large, easy-to-
assemble parts and realistic flights to 800 feet.
Recovery is via huge 18" parachute. A 3/16"
Maxi-Rod recommended for launch. Length:
35.5 Dia. 1.637" wt. 3.7 oz.
Engines: D12-5(1st Flt.). D12-7
no. 1944
Now: Estes 2013 Catalog Pg 62.
2037 D-Region Tomahawk
Length: 38.8 in (98.6 cm)
Diameter: 1.8 in (46 mm)
Estimated Weight: 9.2 oz (260 g)
Fins: Plastic
Recovery: 18 in (46 cm) Parachute
Projected Altitude: 750 ft (229 m)
Recommended Engines: D12-5 (First Flight), E9-6*
Requires 3/16 in (5 mm) Maxi™ launch rod (2244), sold separately.
Which one do you think would motivate me more to buy? Just the plain-old-facts? OR The reason it's SO COOL?
BTW, here's a concept idea of a modern icon set (I added laser cut fins)...
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