Monday, August 6, 2018

NARAM 60 Sunday, August 5, Manufacturer's Forum

I participated in the Manufacturer's forum on Sunday night with new products from Odd'l Rockets.
On the right is the new BT-20H, heavy walled BT-20 tubing. It has the same wall thickness as a BT-55 or BT-60.
Imagine the applications - Stronger stuffer tubes, strap on boosters, Super-roc competitions and general sport flying with longer life models!

I have never been a fan of the BT-20 style tubing ever since I crimped the BT-20 on my Estes Beta trying to remove a friction fit engine.
This stronger tubing will better insulate a hot engine and won't shrink up when the white glue dries! A perfect fit with the Apogee plastic (Starlight) nose cones.

Here's the new engine mount incorporating the BT-20H HEAVY WALL TUBE. Stronger for general use and great for the new, more powerful Q-Jet composites.

These Odd'l Rockets engine mounts have a 3" long SPRING STEEL engine hook. That extra 1/4" length hook allows you to glue the engine block in under the upper bend of the engine hook.

The REPLACEABLE KEVLAR mount ties the cord underneath the lower centering ring. Pull it out, check the condition of the line and replace if needed.

I was given a new Quest C12-6 Q-Jet engine for testing (Shown above). I went back to the hotel to get the products together and test the fit of the engine. The newer, slightly smaller diameter Q-Jets are a perfect fit with the labels on!




My third product unveil was a long time coming.
The Odd'l Rockets FIN TOOL will finally be sold after I return from NARAM. Many were interested in a demonstration after I was meeting participants at the front of the hall. These will probably show up on the Odd'l vendors websites in September.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Monday, June 4, 2018

F-104 Starfighter Kit Measurement Omission


I got an email from Gary S. asking for a measurement in the F-104 Starfighter instructions. On the first run of the kit instructions were missing a measurement.
In Step 20, the back end of the intake nose cone half is glued 5 5/16" from the back end of the main air frame tube. Step 20 is shown above.
I've sold quite a few of these kits and haven't heard from anybody about the omission. Sorry for any confusion! If your build is a little off, it shouldn't matter. I've seen F-104s fly at club launches with no stability problems.


Sunday, April 15, 2018

Odd'l Kits on the NAR Facebook Page




Elliot Laramie posted:
"I love the Odd'l fighter kits! Wish they had more!"

Thanks Elliot!
Looks like the Odd'l Fighter Fleet is in great company!

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Odd'l Rockets Products Now Available from eRockets.biz!


The entire Odd'l Rockets product line is now available from eRockets.biz!
To see the kit and accessories lineup: CLICK HERE

Odd'l On My Facebook Page!


Look what showed up on my Facebook page!
I was on the Apogee website yesterday to check the kit availability. When I see it is low I make up more kits or make out a parts order.
It's great to see Apogee is promoting the Odd'l Fighter Fleet!

Thursday, March 22, 2018

John Thompson's F-104



An email from John - 
I just finished the build and loved it!

Thanks John -
Looks great! Glad the build went well for you - 
It's a great flier, too!