Estes - Der Red Max (KC-2 or #0651) Gallery

Mini Max, my first new rocket as a BAR. My blue/white combination was influenced a bit by the old Blue Bird Zero, I think.

Cosmotiger said:

Mini Max, my first new rocket as a BAR. My blue/white combination was influenced a bit by the old Blue Bird Zero, I think.

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It looks nice.

I wish my first few dozen as a BAR looked as good.

Here's my Mini Max... It flies great on 1/2 A3-4t's.

My Der Red Max, Der Big Red Max, and Der Goony Max

For those of you who put an 18mm mount in the Mini Max, was there anything else required or was it stable as is? If stable, with which engine(s)?

UrbanKnight said:

For those of you who put an 18mm mount in the Mini Max, was there anything else required or was it stable as is? If stable, with which engine(s)?

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I put a C6-3,5 and 7 in it and it was a riot. I thought the fins were going to rip off. It is a bit much for a C......but fun. I did nothing as far as any "ballancing" Mine is built with yellow wood glue. I just use a small streamer for recovery. have fun and keep your eyes on it.

Stymye said:

reverse color Der Red Max

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awesome paint job!!

UrbanKnight said:

For those of you who put an 18mm mount in the Mini Max, was there anything else required or was it stable as is? If stable, with which engine(s)?

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This is a scratch Mini Max that I made before Estes released theirs. It has an 18mm MMT and flies like a champion on C6's without any noseweight.

The DARK MAX.... Decals available HERE

Photos by Steve Pauling at MWP9 liftoff on K515 54mm skid airstarting 3 H166 smokey sams..

You gotta love a flame that is still hitting the ground when the rocket is already 25 feet in the air..

one more

Two more Red Max models - the Estes Mini Max and the Leading Edge micro Red Max, both dressed in classic regalia.

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Welcome to the Estes Der Red Max (KC-2 or #0651) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Der Red Max (KC-2 or #0651) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Der Big Red Max: #1403 Part of a Starter Set
Estes: Der Red Max: KC-2 or #0651
Estes: Mini Max: #2445
Excelsior: Der Fat Max:
Excelsior: Der Grosser Vati:
Excelsior: Goony Max:
Leading Edge: Micro Max: LE-07
Retro Rocketry: Mini Blue Max:
Retro Rocketry: Mini Red Max: #0651-RS
Thrustline Aerospace: Der Big Red Max: TACL-025a
Thrustline Aerospace: Der Big Red Max 24mm: TACL-025aa
Thrustline Aerospace: Der Red Max: TACL-025



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!





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Estes Der Big Red Max (#1403) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Der Big Red Max Also known as: Available only as part of the Starter Set

NUMBER: #1403

Introduced: 1978
Final Year: 1982
Designer: Wayne Kellner

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



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Estes Der Red Max (KC-2 or #0651) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Der Red Max Also known as: Red Max

NUMBER: KC-2 or #0651

Introduced: 1972
Final Year:
Designer: Wayne Kellner

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 16.25"
Diameter: 1.637"
Span:
Weight: 2.375 oz

Mfg. Description: The Der Red Max is a classic Estes model rocket and another of our most requested bring back models...and for good reason. Not only is this a uniquely decorated model, but this model performs as good as it looks. This is one of those model rockets that has a personality all its own!

Standing just a tad over 16 inches tall, the Max is one of our rockets that's a must have in your rocket arsenal. From the long, ballistic-shaped nose cone to the stubby fins and the truly unique decor, this rocket has attitude! Every launch with our standard engines will give you stellar flights over 700 feet. Recovery is accomplished with a colorful 18 inch preassembled parachute for safe landings.

In addition to retaining all of the great looks and flying qualities of the original, this new version now features laser cut wood fins for improved performance and has a waterslide decal set that replicates the original - including the totally cool skull and crossbones. Pick up a classic Der Red Max today and add it to your collection. You are sure to be the envy of all your model rocket buddies...until they get theirs. (Estes 2011 Web Ad)



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Estes Mini Max (#2445) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Mini Max Also known as:

NUMBER: #2445

Introduced: 2010
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x13mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 9.75 in. (24.8 cm)
Diameter: 0.98 in. (25 mm)
Span:
Weight: 1.3 oz. (37 g)

Mfg. Description: You want it, we’ve got it! Since the Der Red Max is so extremely popular, we’ve created another smash hit with a smaller version of the Estes classic. Just like the Der Red Max, the Mini Max is uniquely designed. It has the same ballistic shaped nose cone and stubby fins as its bigger counterpart.

Standing almost 10 inches tall, this miniature version definitely has a personality all its own! Powered by Estes mini engines, it can reach amazing heights of 400 feet. After its aerial assault, recovery is accomplished with a high-viz streamer.

The new Mini Max has all the great looks of the classic version, right down to the really cool skull and crossbones decals. Like many of our new and classic kits, the Mini features a wood nose cone, laser cut wood fins and waterslide decals. (Estes 2011 Web Ad)



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Excelsior Goony Max Basic Information.

Excelsior Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Goony Max Also known as: Der Goony Max

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Goony
Motor Mount:
Recovery:
Stages:
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: The GOONY MAX is a super twisted turn on an older favorite.

The GOONY MAX is based on the Baby Bertha kit. All you need to add is the GOONY MAX fins, the GOONY MAX decals, and you are off. Like all Retro Bash sets, the GOONY MAX contains decals, instructions, and fin patterns to build from a Baby Bertha kit that you supply yourself. (Excelsior 2011 Web Ad)



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Excelsior Der Grosser Vati Basic Information.

Excelsior Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Der Grosser Vati Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer: Alan Estenson

Type: Sport, Goony
Motor Mount:
Recovery:
Stages:
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: We all knew it would happen sooner or later.... someone would cross a Max with the Daddy..... Anyway, what sport rocket does not look good with with a skull and crossbones? Alan Estenson thought so, and with some input from Excelsior Rocketry, developed the GROSSER VATI.

The Grosser Vati includes a full page of crisply detailed black and white goofy decals required to get the MAX out of your Big Daddy kit. They have are customized not only to fit this model, many details have been changed as well. Check out Alan's awesome model on the right and below. (Excelsior 2011 Web Ad)



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Thrustline Der Big Red Max (TACL-025a) Basic Information.

Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: Der Big Red Max Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-025a

Introduced: 2006
Final Year:
Designer: Wayne Kellner

Type: Sport, Clone
Motor Mount:
Recovery:
Stages:
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC











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Retro Rocketry Mini Blue Max Basic Information.

Retro Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Mini Blue Max Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x13mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 7.25"
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight: 5/8 oz

Mfg. Description: DESC











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Retro Rocketry Mini Red Max (#0651-RS) Basic Information.

Retro Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Mini Red Max Also known as:

NUMBER: #0651-RS

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x13mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 7.25"
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight: 5/8 oz

Mfg. Description: DESC











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Leading Edge Micro Max (LE-07) Basic Information.

Leading Edge Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Micro Max Also known as:

NUMBER: LE-07

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 5.05"
Diameter: 0.448"
Span:
Weight: 2.0 grams

Mfg. Description: As with all of our Micro Classics, these kits feature precision laser cut basswood fins, hard fiber centering rings, white kraft body tubes with a glassine outer wrap and machined balsawood nose cone. The Micro Max is a great flyer with all the style and flight characteristics of a larger model but with the added benefits that come from a Micro Maxx™ powered rocket, smaller launch site, lower cost per flight and lower altitude which means you may be able to fly your Micro Classics™ on days that the weather won’t permit larger flights. All you will need in addition to your regular ground support and lunch supplies is a smaller launch rod like our GS-0001 Launch rod and adapter. We also offer complete Micro Classics™ launch sets. Click here for more information. The Micro Max is rated Skill Level Three. We recommend that the builder have some previous model rocket experience due to the smaller parts of a Micro Classics™. (Leading Edge 2011 Web Ad)



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My Red Max Family: Der Big Red Max, Der Red Max, Der Big Pink Mini Max, and Der Tiny Max.

The Pink Max Decals come with a band for the upper BT, but I screwed that one up while applying it. It's a Mini Max with a 15" long body tube and an 18mm motor mount. A very nice flier.

And Der Big Red Max at his current place of residence. :cry:

Cosmotiger said:

My Red Max Family: Der Big Red Max, Der Red Max, Der Big Pink Mini Max, and Der Tiny Max.

The Pink Max Decals come with a band for the upper BT, but I screwed that one up while applying it. It's a Mini Max with a 15" long body tube and an 18mm motor mount. A very nice flier.

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Contact me.

I have spares.

Der Purple Max



Decals from https://stickershock23.com/

Last year I retired my original Der Big Red Max after a cato (don't use 30 year old Estes engines that have been sitting around). Looking at it over the winter I have decided that there's still a lot of good flights left in her so I'm in the process of replacing the MMT and parachute and she will fly again this summer. Also plan to built a new Der Red Max (or I should say Der Dark Max).:dark:

Here's my contribution to the DRM gallery.

Der Red Magg #1

Kainam said:

Here's my contribution to the DRM gallery.

Der Red Magg #1

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May I crosspost this to the Mini Magg gallery?

Sure

Kainam said:

Here's my contribution to the DRM gallery.

Der Red Magg #1

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Love it!!!! Makes me want to build another one.