Alpha 3D Model Rocket
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This is my tribute to a timeless Estes kit classic. The Estes Alpha III was one of the very first rocket kits I built as a young kid. While this isn't an exact replica of that kit, it bears a striking resemblance in appearance. You can either print just the nose cone and fin canister and use a standard BT-50 body tube (6 inches long) or you can print the body tube model using 'vase mode' (single wall spiral with no top or bottom). Either ABS or PETG is suitable for printing. I used ESun PETG translucent orange for my 'full print' version. For ABS, I've found the FoxSmart ABS to be a good and cost-effective filament. The version built with a standard body tube has red FoxSmart ABS for nose cone and fin canister. The 'thick' version of the fin canister features slightly thicker fins for added durability. Try an A8-3 for the first flight, a B6-4 for the second flight. Launch video:
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