BAR Fleet #136 Nike-X

 

Source:  Estes Industries Kit # 7259

Type:     Scale-like sport model

 Stages: Single

Engine Type: 18mm

Recovery:  Parachute

 Length:  59.4cm (23.4 in.)

Diameter:  33.65mm (1.325 in.)

Weight Empty:  56g (1.970oz.)

Nose Cone:  Tangent ogive

Fin Types: Clipped delta, delta

Number of Fins: 3 sets of 4

 Color Scheme:  White, black, red

 Date Completed:  December 16, 2021

 An ‘Old Fleet’ Re-build

A large part of my BAR era model rocket fleet consists of re-builds of some of the favorites I had flown in the days of yore.

 The Estes Nike-X is another of these.

This version is the new re-release of the kit (#7259).  It was constructed as part of a seven-model simultaneous build project begun in October, 2021.

 This model is built to kit specifications except for the upper decal.  A simple checkerboard roll pattern was applied in place of the kit decal.  Another minor deviation was the addition of red paint to the model’s lower fin tips.

 The Nike-X is overall a very attractive, well designed model rocket which proudly takes its spot in the ever-growing fleet.