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 Rocketry Product: Estes - LEO Space Train (7285)

Model Rocket Building: Estes Leo Space Train Inspiration? (2020-02-07)

On The Rocketry Forum,  Andrew K (BSNW)  posted: "Pretty sure the Leo Space-Train is copy of this...  https://www.space.com/boeing-withdraws-darpa-military-space-plane.html Which is ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Estes Leo Space Train #7285 Build, Part 1, Parts (2020-02-09)

This is an impressive BT-60 based model. Many online comments thought it might be a pop-pod boost glider, but it has standard 18" parachute recovery. If you build this model and wish to paint it ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Estes Leo Space Train #7285 Build, Part 2, Prepping & Gluing Up The Wings (2020-02-10)

The wing pieces are 3/32" thick. All laser-cut balsa edges are cut like a "wedge", a wider line at the top, thinner at the bottom. To be sure your pieces butt-up close and tight, square up the sides ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Estes Leo Space Train #7285 Build, Part 3, Wing Joint Supports (2020-02-11)

Look to the inside corner of the wing and stabilizer joint to see Part N, the wing reinforcement piece. You'll need to shape these two pieces. Here's a closeup of the inside wing joint part right ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Estes Leo Space Train #7285 Build, Part 5, Top Engine Pod Supports (2020-02-13)

The Upper Engine Pod Supports are two pieces of laminated card stock. Glue three sets of two pieces. Before the glue sets up, Check the alignment of the pieces against the body tube. I'm not gluing ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: TOP TEN for 2020, Part 2, Numbers 5 through 1 (2021-01-06)

Continuing the countdown -       5. Estes LEO SPACE TRAIN   This was an involved build and a tough mask! I built three of these, they all went back to ... [Read More]