And the Descon 8 Winner is ......
bob fortune
Good show Chris! 138 votes out out of a total 2,611 votes cast. I'll
have the totals broken down by the appearance question and creativity
question soon so you can see how you did in both categories. Are you
surprised by the number of votes you got? What does your wife (and the
wives and girlfriends in the audience and at home) think about this
silliness? : )
Chris gets first choice from the fabulous prizes Carol Merrill is now showing:
http://www.aeroconsystems.com/descon/descon8/descon8_index.html#goodies
Once Chris has selected his loot Kelo gets to choose from what's
remaining, then Tim, then Emmanuel and so on till all 14 are gone. Jump
right here in this thread and claim your prize. How does it feel to
find out you've won? What did you think of your competition? Which
rockets were your favorites?
Kelo Wavio wins second place for his Lander with 114 votes - Kelo is
becoming a regular here at the RMR Descon podium accepting either 1st or
2nd place. Well done again, Kelo - you are an amazing modeler.
Tim Bush takes third with Beldar the Conehead. Tim's entry cracked me
up. When I first got his pictures I thought "What the heck is this?"
You might think about dropping an email to Dan Ackroyd to let him know.
The Oatlander by Emmanuel Camburako takes 4th, nicely done Emmanuel.
Oatmeal, it's not just for breakfast anymore, is it?
Coming in 5th is the Lusty Cornmaiden by Kevin Trojanowski. What a
hoot! This rocket also tickled my funny bone.
I'd like to comment on all of them but you folks don't want to read my
drivel .... but I do have to say something about my favorites that
didn't win. When I first saw Astron Matzo I busted a gut. I thought
this was one of the funniest thing I ever saw in a rocket. The fact
that it flew was just icing on the cracker. Nicely done Art. I thought
Bottle Rocket by Robert Galejs was also a cool entry - it fit the
contest and the title on a bunch of different levels. Cup of Coffee to
go was also a favorite that didn't place but was still incredibly simple
and clever, nice job Greg.
Many thanks to Dan Bihary and Kevin Trojanowski for their continued
support, and I'd like to thank the Academy for giving me this
opportunity to take up an amazing amount of bandwidth. Check out the
split between 3rd and 9th places, there was only a difference of 10
votes - a very close race indeed. 10th, 11th and 12th was also a
squeaker with a separation of one each.
1 138 Monthly Missile
2 114 Lander
3 100 Beldar the Conehead
4 97 Oatlander
5 96 Lusty Cornmaiden
6 94 NCAA
7 93 Eyeful Tower
8 91 MORFEAR the Noseless
9 90 Space Spud
10 82 The Whole Enchilada
11 81 NASA EV-A
12 80 CAST AWAY
13 78 FTBOD
14 74 Sprinkles
15 73 Snak-Ums
16 70 Astron Matzo
17 69 AOL.CON
18 67 Macroprobe
19 65 Bottle Rocket
20 64 Film WORKS!
21 63 Medical Missile
22 62 Cup of Coffee -to Go
23 60 Junk Food Junkie
24 56 HP Toob
25 50 Flying Flouder of Death
26 48 Bye Bye Tweety Pie
27 46 EnRoc
28 45 Home Improvement
29 44 Miss Universe
30 43 AOL
31 41 Stratosphere
32 40 Scream
33 38 Gone in 60cc
34 37 Simply Charmin
35 36 Firebutt
36 31 Edmund 1B
37 30 EggsRific
38 27 Cold Weather Rocket
39 26 NARHAMster
40 20 Big Jim & the Twins
41 19 Eggspress
42 18 EggLofter
43 15 Mark 2 Mod 1 Stomp Rocket
Chris Kiekens
You have no idea how excited I am at this moment!
My wife thinks I am insane, and I have had reactions from disgust to
amusement on this rocket!
Choosing a prize was very difficult, as there are so many great things to
choose from.
If I thought I had a chance, I would have thought about it proactively..
After involving the entire family in the choice, I have decided on The LOC
HPR Bonanza, maybe with this we can attempt to build some of the fine
rockets in Descon!
I think I will end up buying half of the prizes on my own anyway!
Thanks to everyone for all their hard work on this contest.
I would be happy to help out with the next Descon in any way I can (hold me
to this).
Thanks again!
and congrats to all the winners!
Chris
"bob fortune" <pain...@best.com> wrote in message
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bob fortune
Come on down!
By the way, below is the split between the first "appearance" question
and the second "found part" question:
1 2 total
62 76 138 Monthly Missile
64 50 114 Lander
61 39 100 Beldar the Conehead
52 45 97 Oatlander
23 73 96 Lusty Cornmaiden
55 39 94 NCAA
47 46 93 Eyeful Tower
35 56 91 MORFEAR the Noseless
44 46 90 Space Spud
27 55 82 The Whole Enchilada
47 34 81 NASA EV-A
24 56 80 CAST AWAY
51 27 78 FTBOD
30 44 74 Sprinkles
34 39 73 Snak-Ums
22 48 70 Astron Matzo
22 47 69 AOL.CON
26 41 67 Macroprobe
38 27 65 Bottle Rocket
26 38 64 Film WORKS!
16 47 63 Medical Missile
23 39 62 Cup of Coffee *to Go
27 33 60 Junk Food Junkie
30 26 56 HP Toob
25 25 50 Flying Flouder of Death
27 21 48 Bye Bye Tweety Pie
17 29 46 EnRoc
23 22 45 Home Improvement
22 22 44 Miss Universe
21 22 43 AOL
20 21 41 Stratosphere
20 20 40 Scream
7 31 38 Gone in 60cc
23 14 37 Simply Charmin
30 6 36 Firebutt
13 18 31 Edmund 1B
11 19 30 EggsRific
12 15 27 Cold Weather Rocket
13 13 26 NARHAMster
9 11 20 Big Jim & the Twins
13 6 19 Eggspress
3 15 18 EggLofter
8 7 15 Mark 2 Mod 1 Stomp Rocket
Jerry Irvine
> Kelo Wavio,
>
> Come on down!
>
>
The sheer numbers of entries and votes is impressive.
--
Jerry Irvine, Box 1242, Claremont, California USA
Opinion, the whole thing. <mail to:01ro...@gte.net>
Bring common sense back to rocketry administration.
Mark Simpson
It got my vote. And a 12th place on a rocket that I had to build to check
aerodynamics anyway isn't too bad. Can I enter my full-scale barrel in the next
oddroc contest? ;-)
Mark Simpson
NAR 71503 Level II
Kevin Trojanowski
>
> In article <3B23CC6E...@best.com>, pain...@best.com wrote:
>
> > Kelo Wavio,
> >
> > Come on down!
> >
> >
>
> The sheer numbers of entries and votes is impressive.
I agree, completely! Tremendous response both ways!
-Kevin
tai fu
--
Email: rocke...@mail.utexan.edu
replace n with s to reply
---
Tai Fu
NAR# 76089 L1
jay morgan
Mark Simpson <mark.s...@home.com> wrote in message
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Kelo Waivio
reading here and look what happens......
Congrats Chris! You might find the DESCON thing grows on ya. I about gagged
on my beer laughing when I saw your entry, most excellent. Ya sure you
really want that LOC Designers Special :-)
I guess I'll go for that really nice looking pad from Yellow Jacket. My pad
isn't really cut out for bigger G & H powered jobs and this one will be a
nice addition to mis-fire alley at our section's launches. I really didn't
think I'd place anywhere near the top this time. There were so many great
entries. I wouldn't have thought that there were that many folks out there
into the Odd Roc thing, but there ya go.
Thanks again to Bob for the great job hosting and posting.
When can we do sci-fi...... ;-)
--
Kelo Waivio
NAR 72132
SMASH 500
www.homestead.com/smashnar500
bob fortune <pain...@best.com> wrote in message
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bob fortune
which you just can't win. Hey, now wouldn't that be a challenge - try
to figure out a theme in which Kelo comes in last place! : ) I don't
think it's doable. Thanks for the kind words as well but I had a lot of
help with this contest - Kevin, Dan, Khim and all the rest really played
a big part.
(I still think the Interplanetary POS Trashmobile color scheme for your
lander would be a hoot. Rust streaks, parts falling off, graffiti,
patches, a couple of primer gray landing legs - it would look just like
one of the wrecks driving around town.)
Okeedokee, Tim Bush, it's your turn at the trough!
Kelo Waivio wrote:
>
> What? Me? The voting is done? Sheesh, ya get busy and miss a couple weeks of
> reading here and look what happens......
>
> Congrats Chris! You might find the DESCON thing grows on ya. I about gagged
> on my beer laughing when I saw your entry, most excellent. Ya sure you
> really want that LOC Designers Special :-)
>
> I guess I'll go for that really nice looking pad from Yellow Jacket. My pad
> isn't really cut out for bigger G & H powered jobs and this one will be a
> nice addition to mis-fire alley at our section's launches. I really didn't
> think I'd place anywhere near the top this time. There were so many great
> entries. I wouldn't have thought that there were that many folks out there
> into the Odd Roc thing, but there ya go.
>
> Thanks again to Bob for the great job hosting and posting.
>
> When can we do sci-fi...... ;-)
> --
> Kelo Waivio
> NAR 72132£
bob fortune
7 31 38 Gone in 60cc
People might not have thought much of the way your rocket looked but
they appreciated your cleverness in utilizing common cast off parts.
That says a lot. I'll bet a clearer picture would have helped, maybe
not. It's hard to know what strikes these people's fancy. Look where
mine placed! That's two contests running where I've been in the cellar.
Thanks for playing along anyway.
Bob
Chris Kiekens
in a plant that manufactures steel tube, and things out of those
tubes...looks like a government job for the welders to me..and maybe a
couple of engineers...
besides, I love a surprise, and am still relatively new at this.. I can use
as many rockets as I can get my hands on!
I loved yours as well, and seeing that you say it can be made out of Fat Boy
parts..that is one of my favourites..I bet I make one of your soon too!
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Chris Taylor Jr.
Any ideas ??? I thought this one was such a good one (especially since IT
WORKED :-) hehehe
Tirran
Ah well... I had such a blast making the Macroprobe happen that a
prize would just have been a pleasant fillip. After all, it's the first
rocket I've designed and built since the mid-Seventies, and I'm enormously
gratified that people here liked it.
Can't wait for Descon 9!
Tir'
already hunting up foam shapes
Darren J Longhorn
> Not to worry Tai, look at the way the voting went:
>
> 7 31 38 Gone in 60cc
>
> People might not have thought much of the way your rocket looked but
> they appreciated your cleverness in utilizing common cast off parts.
> That says a lot. I'll bet a clearer picture would have helped, maybe
> not. It's hard to know what strikes these people's fancy. Look where
> mine placed! That's two contests running where I've been in the cellar.
>
> Thanks for playing along anyway.
>
entry together for the largest RMR DesCon ever.
Mine's _still_ not finished :-(
The Silent Observer
Don't feel bad, Darren -- I've got a collection of found parts, and the
standard airframe portion mostly assembled. OTOH, mine is mainstream
enough to enter in a future DesCon; it's in the same (alternate) future
history as my Luna 2-18 Express, but built on a much larger scale.
Should be done in a few months. B)
--
It is well to approach all wonders and miracles by gradual stages or
degrees . . .
Fritz Leiber
Donald Qualls, aka The Silent Observer NAR # 70141-SR Insured
Rocket Pages http://silent1.home.netcom.com/launches.htm
Telescope Pages http://silent1.home.netcom.com/astronomy.htm
Opinions expressed are my own -- take them for what they're worth
and don't expect them to be perfect.
Peter Clay
>Did mine stink that bad ??? I always wonder why mine do so miserably.
Yours grew on me, Chris. I didn't like it at first because (a) it was too pink,
too fluffy, too, too, uh... (b) it didn't seem to be working. Then I got to
liking it because it was too pink, too fluffy, too, too, uh... Like Bob said,
"I like the ones that make me laugh." Actually, I had decided in advance that
I would cast as many votes as there were prizes, and I ended up not voting for
some that deserved a vote under this system. Yours got one, though.
Peter W. Clay NAR 18619 SR L1 OREO 555
"Learn to laugh at yourself. Everyone else does."
Chris Taylor Jr.
And although I am not preferencial to pink I am even less preferencial to
purple (the only other choice)
I like the Inflatable idea and using it as the integrity of the rocket. Not
just sticking an inflatable skin on a normal rocket.
IE this rocket can not fly unless it is inflated properly.
O well I still enjoy it and as soon as I perfect it I willfly it regularly
"Peter Clay" <rokt...@aol.commonman> wrote in message
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bob fortune
I got a note from the third place rocketeer, Tim Bush. He chooses the
Aardvark kits, should be fun!
> Wow, cool. I was hoping the launch pad would go un-noticed at the bottom of
> the page! :>}
> I will gladly go for the two 2.6" Tomahawks from the folks at Aardvark. I'm
> not being greedy, I plan to build one for myself and the other one I will
> donate in their name as a prize at a MASA (NAR 576)launch.
> Thanks for running the show. It was fun. I am already thinking about Sci-fi
> (but stable).
>
> Tim Bush
> Engineering Manager
> Dynetic Systems
Emmanuel Camburako, our 4th place guy, chooses the Vaughn Bros Extreme
54 rocket kit:
(snip)
> I will choose the Vaughn Brothers 54 Extreme.
> Thanks again for all of your work and setting up this contest.
Unfortunately both are having a bit of difficulty posting to the group
so I'm forwarding their replies. You're welcome to both of you. This
contest was a lot of fun!
Now on deck is Kevin Trojanowski. Batter Up!
Bob
Jerry Irvine
> Great choice, Kelo! This is a pad that will last for many years.
>
> I got a note from the third place rocketeer, Tim Bush. He chooses the
> Aardvark kits, should be fun!
>
> > Wow, cool. I was hoping the launch pad would go un-noticed at the bottom of
> > the page! :>}
> > I will gladly go for the two 2.6" Tomahawks from the folks at Aardvark. I'm
> > not being greedy, I plan to build one for myself and the other one I will
> > donate in their name as a prize at a MASA (NAR 576)launch.
> > Thanks for running the show. It was fun. I am already thinking about Sci-fi
> > (but stable).
> >
> > Tim Bush
> > Engineering Manager
> > Dynetic Systems
>
> Emmanuel Camburako, our 4th place guy, chooses the Vaughn Bros Extreme
> 54 rocket kit:
> (snip)
> > I will choose the Vaughn Brothers 54 Extreme.
> > Thanks again for all of your work and setting up this contest.
>
> Unfortunately both are having a bit of difficulty posting to the group
> so I'm forwarding their replies. You're welcome to both of you. This
> contest was a lot of fun!
>
> Now on deck is Kevin Trojanowski. Batter Up!
Dont choose U.S. Rockets!
>
> Bob
Kevin Trojanowski
>
>
> Dont choose U.S. Rockets!
I'll admit I got a chuckle out of that one. Especially after the
conversation you and Bob had the other night! If I were a smidge
further down on the standings, your kit would actually be a strong
possibility for me to select, but Bob has a prize that is more in line
with my current needs.
So...
I'm snagging the Aerocon parachute collection.
-Kevin
Darren J Longhorn
> > Mine's _still_ not finished :-(
>
> Don't feel bad, Darren -- I've got a collection of found parts, and the
> standard airframe portion mostly assembled. OTOH, mine is mainstream
> enough to enter in a future DesCon; it's in the same (alternate) future
> history as my Luna 2-18 Express, but built on a much larger scale.
> Should be done in a few months. B)
>
I always really enjoy your 'background' articles, they remind me of the sort
of Sci-Fi I read as a kid.
bob fortune
>
> I'll admit I got a chuckle out of that one. Especially after the
> conversation you and Bob had the other night! If I were a smidge
> further down on the standings, your kit would actually be a strong
> possibility for me to select, but Bob has a prize that is more in line
> with my current needs.
>
> So...
>
> I'm snagging the Aerocon parachute collection.
>
> -Kevin
You got it Kevin, they'll ship out tomorrow. And Jerry, consider the
bet on.
Okay, we've got Chuck Straka ready to go deep for his 6th place prize.
Chuck, you're up! Hopefully you read this before you go on vacation.
Bob
The Silent Observer
>
> Sounds great, I'm looking forwards to seeing it.
> I always really enjoy your 'background' articles, they remind me of the sort
> of Sci-Fi I read as a kid.
Well, then, keep an eye open for the I.S.S. William Shakespeare. B)
Chuck Straka
>Chuck, you're up! Hopefully you read this before you go on vacation.
I'm goin' to DisneyWorld! Oh, I didn't win first place, opps...ahem.
...actually off to a conference at Mickey's place tomorrow. Got in just under
the wire.
Before I make my selection I'd like to thank Bob Fortune (and helpers) for the
time and effort to make DESCON happen. And a HUGE thanks to the prize
contributors!
WOW, what a great group of oddroc creations! I will no longer be able to eat
or drink *anything*, paint, hit the head, get a flu shot, vacation in Vegas, go
to Sea World, watch a thriller flick, fix a computer, watch Saturday night TV,
break a bone, buy a pet hamster, sip on java, drive thru construction, fill a
prescription, go fishing, receive an AOL CD, watch a pageant, work a puzzle OR
anything else I see or do WITHOUT thinking about rockets ! (well, maybe not
when I see my wife's monthly missile arsenal in the bathroom)
Send me the USR Stinger Two please...thanks Jerry.
Chuck Straka
Peter Clay
>well I wanted it to very obviously stand out as something unusually.
>
Well, it very obviously did. Personally, I thought it was a hoot! And speaking
of something unusually: Your name is on the prize list offering a prize "to be
determined." It might be a good idea to go public with the details sometime
soon, doncha think?
:-)
Peter Clay
>I'm goin' to DisneyWorld!
What a quinkydink, I just got back from Disneyland!
>Send me the USR Stinger Two please...thanks Jerry.
>
>Chuck Straka
You'll enjoy it, Chuck! And I think that makes it my turn. I wish you all
could see the conversations going on here, because I have an 8-year-old helping
me decide. Hers didn't win, y'know, but she has to be considered. I want
everybody to know that Bob Fortune was concerned for her before it occured to
me that she might be disappointed. Add that to all his other contributions to
this event!
Anyway, Amanda is getting something out of this. We're going to buy a Wizard
and a bunch of BT-20 and build the rocket she's been trying to describe to me
for weeks -- essentially a Superroc. (Amanda wanted the VB E54 and had no idea
what that involved...I'm so thankful it's gone, it would have tempted me too.)
As for me, there's a tough choice still there for me. Five of the remaining
prizes appeal to me a lot! So I'll be practical.
I have two staging projects waiting for just the right miniature ignitor.
Either of the kits offered would give me the pyrogen I need, but... I believe
I'll go with the Ignitorman kit. When my project is done I'll be able to make
up a good bundle for club use. Amanda can twist wires together!
Thanks, Rob, and thanks again, Bob!
bob fortune
That Igniterman is great stuff, you'll really like it. And thanks for
the kind words!
Just to bring everyone up to speed on who chose what, here's what we
have to date:
1 Monthly Missile Chris Kiekens LOC Designer Special
2 Lander K. Wavio Yellow Jacket Wasp Pad
3 Beldar the Conehead T. Bush Aardvark Tomahawks
4 Oatlander E. Camburako C&T Hobbies VB Extreme 54
5 Lusty Cornmaiden K. Trojanowski Aerocon Parachute fun-pak
6 NCAA C. Straka USR Stinger Two
7 Eyeful Tower P. Clay Igniterman Kit
8 MORFEAR the Noseless M. Morely Magnelite Kit
9 Space Spud N. Newlon
10 The Whole Enchilada
11 NASA EV-A
12 CAST AWAY
13 FTBOD
14 Sprinkles
Mark Morely won 8th place with Morefear the Noseless and was going on
vacation. He left me a wish list and the Magnelite kit was his choice
should his top picks be gone. That brings the prize selection around to
Norm Newlon for Space Spud.
Your turn at the treasure chest, Norm!
Bob
Peter Clay wrote:
(snip)
Mark Recktenwald
Chuck Straka wrote in message
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> <snip>
> WOW, what a great group of oddroc creations! I will no longer be able
to eat
> or drink *anything*, paint, hit the head, get a flu shot, vacation in
Vegas, go
> to Sea World, watch a thriller flick, fix a computer, watch Saturday
night TV,
> break a bone, buy a pet hamster, sip on java, drive thru construction,
fill a
> prescription, go fishing, receive an AOL CD, watch a pageant, work a
puzzle OR
> anything else I see or do WITHOUT thinking about rockets ! (well,
maybe not
> when I see my wife's monthly missile arsenal in the bathroom)
Chuck, did it really take this contest to get you to the point where you
can't do *anything* "WITHOUT thinking about rockets"?
That pretty much describes my state of mind most of the time. Heck, even
watching my son's baseball team gets me thinking about
rockets--shoulder-launched anti-personnel missiles mostly! ;-)
Congrats to you, Chuck, and to all the other Descon 8 winners!
--
Mark Recktenwald
Stow, Ohio
Moderator of ABMR on Yahoo! Groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ABMR
NAR #77432 L1, MTMA (#606) Advisor
MTMA web page: http://web.raex.com/~markndeb/rockets/mtma/
Norman Newlon
>
> Your turn at the treasure chest, Norm!
>
> Bob
Thanks Bob! I can give a happy home to the Sky Angle Cert-3 drogue chute.
Many thanks to B2 Rocketry (not to mention all the other vendors, Bob, his
helpers,
their moms, etc) for a fun contest.
-Norm
Jerry Irvine
cast...@aol.comspamless (Chuck Straka) wrote:
More than welcome!
Besides that means I win the bet too.
Remember my stakes Bob?
Jerry
Looking forward to Descon 9
>
> Chuck Straka
Jerry Irvine
rokt...@aol.commonman (Peter Clay) wrote:
> >cast...@aol.comspamless (Chuck Straka) wrote:
>
> >I'm goin' to DisneyWorld!
>
> What a quinkydink, I just got back from Disneyland!
>
> >Send me the USR Stinger Two please...thanks Jerry.
> >
> >Chuck Straka
>
> You'll enjoy it, Chuck! And I think that makes it my turn. I wish you all
> could see the conversations going on here, because I have an 8-year-old
helping
> me decide. Hers didn't win, y'know, but she has to be considered. I want
> everybody to know that Bob Fortune was concerned for her before it occured to
> me that she might be disappointed. Add that to all his other contributions to
> this event!
In case anyone is disappointed or does not get a prize I am willing to
offer a second kit, either a banshee or a Start, to anyone designated by
Bob Fortune.
Jerry
>
> Anyway, Amanda is getting something out of this. We're going to buy a Wizard
> and a bunch of BT-20 and build the rocket she's been trying to describe to me
> for weeks -- essentially a Superroc. (Amanda wanted the VB E54 and had no idea
> what that involved...I'm so thankful it's gone, it would have tempted me too.)
>
> As for me, there's a tough choice still there for me. Five of the remaining
> prizes appeal to me a lot! So I'll be practical.
>
> I have two staging projects waiting for just the right miniature ignitor.
> Either of the kits offered would give me the pyrogen I need, but... I believe
> I'll go with the Ignitorman kit. When my project is done I'll be able to make
> up a good bundle for club use. Amanda can twist wires together!
>
> Thanks, Rob, and thanks again, Bob!
>
> Peter W. Clay NAR 18619 SR L1 OREO 555
> "Learn to laugh at yourself. Everyone else does."
--
Jerry Irvine
> Hey Peter,
>
> That Igniterman is great stuff, you'll really like it. And thanks for
> the kind words!
>
> Just to bring everyone up to speed on who chose what, here's what we
> have to date:
>
> 1 Monthly Missile Chris Kiekens LOC Designer Special
> 2 Lander K. Wavio Yellow
Jacket Wasp Pad
> 3 Beldar the Conehead T. Bush Aardvark Tomahawks
> 4 Oatlander E. Camburako C&T Hobbies VB Extreme 54
> 5 Lusty Cornmaiden K. Trojanowski Aerocon Parachute fun-pak
> 6 NCAA C. Straka USR Stinger Two
Magic 6!
> 7 Eyeful Tower P. Clay Igniterman Kit
> 8 MORFEAR the Noseless M. Morely Magnelite Kit
> 9 Space Spud N. Newlon
> 10 The Whole Enchilada
> 11 NASA EV-A
> 12 CAST AWAY
> 13 FTBOD
> 14 Sprinkles
>
> Mark Morely won 8th place with Morefear the Noseless and was going on
> vacation. He left me a wish list and the Magnelite kit was his choice
> should his top picks be gone. That brings the prize selection around to
> Norm Newlon for Space Spud.
>
> Your turn at the treasure chest, Norm!
>
> Bob
>
>
> Peter Clay wrote:
> (snip)
> >
> > You'll enjoy it, Chuck!
Jerry
Jerry Irvine
<nne...@best.com> wrote:
I wish people would give recognition to the manufacturers by doing a
product review for emrr or rol or whoever, maybe even Sport Rocketry
magazine.
Thomas Parson
ROL has a review of the U. S. Rockets Banshee. Isn't that you? U.S.
Rockets??
--
Tom Parson
NAR #78955 L1
If DAZZLING with BRILLIANCE is no option, then BAFFLE with BULLSH*T
"Jerry Irvine" <01ro...@gte.net> wrote in message
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Jerry Irvine
Parson" <p5p...@home.com> wrote:
> Jerry,
> ROL has a review of the U. S. Rockets Banshee. Isn't that you? U.S.
> Rockets??
>
>
Yes but I was replying in reference to OTHER manufacturers as well. It
helps me when other companies do well too.
Jerry
bob fortune
>
> More than welcome!
>
> Besides that means I win the bet too.
>
> Remember my stakes Bob?
>
> Jerry
>
> Looking forward to Descon 9
Yes, I remember your stakes but I also remember mine. Since it was left
unresolved the default would be a gentleman's bet, which you obviously
won. Congratulations!
Bob
bob fortune
> Thanks Bob! I can give a happy home to the Sky Angle Cert-3 drogue chute.
>
> Many thanks to B2 Rocketry (not to mention all the other vendors, Bob, his
> helpers,
> their moms, etc) for a fun contest.
>
> -Norm
Great choice, Norm, those are really nice people at Skyangle.
Here's the standing again:
1 Monthly Missile Chris Kiekens LOC Designer Special
2 Lander K. Wavio Yellow Jacket Wasp Pad
3 Beldar the Conehead T. Bush Aardvark Tomahawks
4 Oatlander E. Camburako C&T Hobbies VB Extreme 54
5 Lusty Cornmaiden K. Trojanowski Aerocon Parachute fun-pak
6 NCAA C. Straka USR Stinger Two
7 Eyeful Tower P. Clay Igniterman Kit
8 MORFEAR the Noseless M. Morely Magnelite Kit
9 Space Spud N. Newlon Skyangle Drogue
10 The Whole Enchilada R. Stafford
11 NASA EV-A D. Bihary
12 CAST AWAY R. Dickinson
13 FTBOD M. Simpson
14 Sprinkles B. Ellis
Richard Stafford you're up next for The Whole Enchilada. Great rocket!
Loved the chile nose cone.
Bob
Dick Stafford
I certainly owe the same thanks that so many other people have echoed. My
heartfelt thanks to you, your helpers, and all the vendors who donated
gifts. Not to diminish my pride in actually winning a prize :-), but I get
more entertainment out of the Descons than I will get out of any prize.
I guess I have chosen the Shadow Composites video set. Maybe I can actually
improve my remedial-level fiberglassing skills. Gee, I wonder if I get a
roll of heat tape with the videos as shown on their web site? Good prize
either way.
I look forward to future contests.
Regards,
Dick
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"bob fortune" <pain...@best.com> wrote in message
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DanB
passed the RSO at Nypower!
To all the vendors, thanks for your support of DESCON. Your generosity has
certainly generated some great designs and lots of friendly competition.
Bob, you again have administered a fine contest. You have my thanks for
keeping it going.
It's amazing that I can finish outside of the top ten and still have great
prizes to pick from! The K-1 from Fat Cat Rockets, Inc. will be a welcome
addition to my fleet.
Dan Bihary
Kevin Trojanowski
an airframe? 8-}
BTW, if the decision were solely mine, yours would have gotten first
place. LOTS of cool entries, but yours is the one that most made me ask
"it's made out of WHAT?!?!?!?! and go back and reread it a few times, to
make sure it really was".
-Kevin
bob fortune
back end of the contest. Coming in 10th just isn't what it used to be,
is it? It's all part of the rmr empowerment for modelers paradigm shift
(I'm talking like a democrat, aren't I).
Okeedokee, now up is Mssr Rick Dickinson for Castaway. Pick away Rick!
Dick Stafford
this time) I basically just wrote-up a design that I had, and had no
expectations. However, I was proud of my concept for The Whole Enchilada.
I don't think there was any odder a roc this time around. I like the prize
of course, but the recognition of my idea is better.
Thanks again (and to those who have previously commented too!),
--Dick
--
Dick Stafford
TRA# 06578 L2, MDRA# 0100
http://members.home.net/rstaff2/
"Kevin Trojanowski" <tr...@nospam.home.com> wrote in message
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Bob Kaplow
> I wish people would give recognition to the manufacturers by doing a
> product review for emrr or rol or whoever, maybe even Sport Rocketry
> magazine.
Damn! Another good idea from Jerry!
Whenever I win something, I always contact and thank the manufacturer. I did
that with Barry Lynch when I won the LOC Cyclotron kit he donated to the
SWOOFF raffle last month. And my offer of a "brutally honest" review was
accepted! In fact, he was thrilled. The rocket is in the finishing stage
right now, which with Monokote I do before construction. Last night I got my
shipment from the Sanding Catalog, including a set of brad point bits, so I
drilled the baffle holes in the MMT and top centering ring (did any one
think I'd build the kit stock). Kaplow Klips are next. I won't have it done
for MRFF this weekend, and will probably pick up with the project next week.
I should have it flying at the July NIRA launch, and at NARAM.
So far it looks like a nice kit. Infinite loop design, 3" tube, F through I
motors.
Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Ctrl-Alt-Del"
Kaplow Klips & Baffle: http://www.nira.chicago.il.us/Leading_Edge/MayJun00.pdf
NIRA: http://www.nira.chicago.il.us NAR: http://www.nar.org
"We find that adult supervision stifles our natural creativity" J. Fox 4/27/01
>>>>> Boycot Yahoo's censorship! <<<<<
The only thing truly indecent or offensive on the Internet is censorship.
Jerry Irvine
kapl...@eisner.encompasserve.org.mars (Bob Kaplow) wrote:
> In article
<01rocket-130...@1cust59.tnt1.rancho-cucamonga.ca.da.uu.net>,
01ro...@gte.net (Jerry Irvine) writes:
> > I wish people would give recognition to the manufacturers by doing a
> > product review for emrr or rol or whoever, maybe even Sport Rocketry
> > magazine.
>
> Damn! Another good idea from Jerry!
Just do NOT scare me and build a USR kit!
>
> Whenever I win something, I always contact and thank the manufacturer. I did
> that with Barry Lynch when I won the LOC Cyclotron kit he donated to the
> SWOOFF raffle last month. And my offer of a "brutally honest" review was
> accepted! In fact, he was thrilled. The rocket is in the finishing stage
> right now, which with Monokote I do before construction. Last night I got my
> shipment from the Sanding Catalog, including a set of brad point bits, so I
> drilled the baffle holes in the MMT and top centering ring (did any one
> think I'd build the kit stock). Kaplow Klips are next. I won't have it done
> for MRFF this weekend, and will probably pick up with the project next week.
> I should have it flying at the July NIRA launch, and at NARAM.
>
> So far it looks like a nice kit. Infinite loop design, 3" tube, F through I
> motors.
>
>
> Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Ctrl-Alt-Del"
>
> Kaplow Klips & Baffle:
http://www.nira.chicago.il.us/Leading_Edge/MayJun00.pdf
> NIRA: http://www.nira.chicago.il.us NAR: http://www.nar.org
>
> "We find that adult supervision stifles our natural creativity" J. Fox
4/27/01
>
> >>>>> Boycot Yahoo's censorship! <<<<<
>
> The only thing truly indecent or offensive on the Internet is censorship.
--
Rick Dickinson
wrote:
>Great rocket Dan! and muchos gracias for your help taking care of the
>back end of the contest. Coming in 10th just isn't what it used to be,
>is it? It's all part of the rmr empowerment for modelers paradigm shift
>(I'm talking like a democrat, aren't I).
>
>Okeedokee, now up is Mssr Rick Dickinson for Castaway. Pick away Rick!
Thanks, Bob. I just did a quick count, and it looks like there are
actually only *13* prizes, not 14 as previously stated....
I did notice that Jerry Irvine offered an additional U.S. Rockets
"Banshee" or "Start" kit, however. If that prize is available to pick
from, I think I'd like to try one of his kits -- the "Banshee", in
particular, looks nice. I know I give Jerry a hard time online, and
I'd like to give him the chance to come through with a product I can
actually try. I promise to give it an honest, yet thorough review,
and post my conclusions online.
If I'm picking from the remaining 2 prizes, I'll take the Saturn Press
"In The Shadow of the V2" booklet, as I currently have enough 36"
parachutes. This is in no way a slight to Rocket Rage's chutes, by
the way -- Carl Delzell comes to all of the ROC launches, and he makes
some of the best chutes I've seen. I'm surprised nobody else has
snatched up this particular item -- I would, but, as I said, I don't
need another 36" chute right now....
I'd like to thank all of the vendors that donated prizes -- without
your generous contributions, this contest wouldn't have happened. I'd
also like to congratulate everyone else that entered the contest -- I
don't think there was a single entry that didn't show significant
creativity and resourcefulness. Kudos to everyone on some truly
original designs!
Finally, thanks to Bob Fortune, for putting in the MASSIVE amount of
time and effort it takes to run a contest like this. I'm sure I speak
for everyone when I say thank you for all that you have done -- this
contest truly would have gone NOWHERE without you shepherding it
along.
- Rick "Cast Away" Dickinson
--
Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die,
your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.
Peter Clay
>I wish people would give recognition to the manufacturers by doing a product
review for emrr or rol or whoever, maybe even Sport Rocketry magazine.
In this way I've posted reviews of the USR Interroc and ASP Kappa-9-M for
3x18mm cluster to EMRR. I've also from time to time posted reviews of products
I just plain liked on my own website. The Ignitorman kit from Descon 8 will
serve my "Vorpal Blade" L2 attempt next month and revive my beloved Hop on Pop
in the fall -- should get lots of local visibility; and both Hop on Pop and VB
could become magazine articles with a couple of successful flights.
So, yeah, it does happen.
bob fortune
The Shadow of the V-2 looks like a good read, excellent choice! I don't
have anything from Peter that I haven't read at least twice. Don't
forget to ask him to autograph your copy. Thanks for the kind words on
running the show, couldn't have done it without the people willing to
contribute their designs and the folks behind the scenes like Kevin and Dan.
There are 3 prizes remaining, the third is from Nano Rockets and Chris
Taylor but what the prize might be is anyone's guess. I can only assume
it's every kit Chris ever made, plus the contents of all his range
boxes, a couple of digital cameras, and his Jeep. I'm sure he'll want
to keep his Blackbirds. Hello, Chris, are you listening? It's getting
down to the wire here.
Maybe Jerry will kick in another prize for 15th place?
Mark Simpson is up next for his Flying Traffic Barrel of Death!
Bob
Art T
First, thanks to Bob for taking what is I'm sure A LOT of time to do the
contest, as well as thanks for the kudos on my Matzo Box. I didn't place,
but if it gave you (and others, I hope) a chuckle it was worth it....I mean
I didn't build it for parachute duration, that's for sure! Finally,
congrats to all the winners and thanks to the manufacturers for donating.
Actually, now Finally....how bout for the next theme "Barbie lofters?"
I built a nice rocket pack to loft my "Pretty-in-Plaid" Barbie which, alas,
didnt' perform too well as the flame retardant helmet didn't keep some of
her long blonde locks from getting melted...anyway...two other guys in our
section liked the idea so much that we are now working toward our
Barbie-lofting open (is it too late to submit this as a category for next
years pink book?). Seriously...getting her to fly well poses challenges, is
kind of neat, and is a great way to get our daughters involved (it is no
coincidence that the three guys in our group doing this all have daughters
under age 10!)
Anyway, thanks again Bob,
Art T
\
Art
Mark Simpson
aficionado from Michigan, of course, will pass on Nano Kits, since I
prefer to design my own, and opt for the 36" Rocket Rage chute in
RED, of course. After all, isn't rage red? ;-)
I'd like to thank Bob for running the contest and all of the vendors that
contributed prizes. Your names are carved into my mind for the next
time I need to buy some goodies.
Special thanks to Rocket Rage for my 36" chute. I'll put it to good use,
maybe even in my next Descon Entry.
I'm as guilty as anyone in getting caught up in the negatives
associated with the hobby. It's nice to be involved in the positive
aspects of rocketry. We should all spend more time there.
Thanks again,
Mark Simpson Luck #13
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Have fun with the prize! That leaves Bob Ellis as #14 for Sprinkles.
Bob Ellis meet Chris Taylor Jr.
Jerry Irvine
<r...@notesguy.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:09:56 GMT, bob fortune <pain...@best.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Great rocket Dan! and muchos gracias for your help taking care of the
> >back end of the contest. Coming in 10th just isn't what it used to be,
> >is it? It's all part of the rmr empowerment for modelers paradigm shift
> >(I'm talking like a democrat, aren't I).
> >
> >Okeedokee, now up is Mssr Rick Dickinson for Castaway. Pick away Rick!
>
> Thanks, Bob. I just did a quick count, and it looks like there are
> actually only *13* prizes, not 14 as previously stated....
>
> I did notice that Jerry Irvine offered an additional U.S. Rockets
> "Banshee" or "Start" kit, however. If that prize is available to pick
> from, I think I'd like to try one of his kits -- the "Banshee", in
If Bob Blesses it send me an email with your address.
--
Rick Dickinson
wrote:
>> I did notice that Jerry Irvine offered an additional U.S. Rockets
>> "Banshee" or "Start" kit, however. If that prize is available to pick
>> from, I think I'd like to try one of his kits -- the "Banshee", in
>
>If Bob Blesses it send me an email with your address.
Looks like a no, Jerry. I miscounted, and there was actually some
small print on the web site identifying some prize "to be determined"
from Chris Taylor's "Nano Rocketry" as a 14th prize. I'm getting the
"In The Shadow of the V-2" from Saturn Press, and have already sent
Peter Alway my address.
Thanks anyway! Maybe I'll get one in the next Descon, if you plan on
offering a prize again.
- Rick "Or maybe I'll buy one of your kits" Dickinson
--
"What's so exciting about that? My walls, floor, and ceiling all are
padded. I suspect a fork would stick in them, if I had a fork."
-- Bill East, in r.h.o.d
bob fortune
>
> In article <lkcgitcuvnn5khdk6...@4ax.com>, Rick Dickinson
> <r...@notesguy.com> wrote:
> > I did notice that Jerry Irvine offered an additional U.S. Rockets
> > "Banshee" or "Start" kit, however. If that prize is available to pick
> > from, I think I'd like to try one of his kits -- the "Banshee", in
>
> If Bob Blesses it send me an email with your address.
Jerry, this is a very generous offer!
However Dan Bihary, on seeing your offer Jerry, suggested that maybe
Rachel Clay would like this Banshee or Start rocket. Rachel came in
35th place with Firebutt but she had the highest ratio of people liking
her design versus it being comprised of found parts. It was 30 to 6 as
I read it. That's quite a feat for a 9 year old.
I know she would be tickled to death and, who knows, it would make for
an interesting review in emrr or rol or where ever, maybe even Sport Rocketry
magazine. This hobby is all about getting kids involved and what a
great way to start.
Bob
.
Bob Ellis
Sooooooo, what's behind door number 14????
Bob Ellis
Dick Stafford
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"bob fortune" <pain...@best.com> wrote in message
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Rhhickok
Irvine. -- Richard "can't get motivated enough to build D helicopters for
this weekend's competition" Hickok
Peter Clay
>From: bob fortune pain...@best.com
>However Dan Bihary, on seeing your offer Jerry, suggested that maybe
>Rachel Clay would like this Banshee or Start rocket. Rachel came in
>35th place with Firebutt but she had the highest ratio of people liking
>her design versus it being comprised of found parts.
Well, her name is Amanda and she's just barely 8. Nevertheless she would love
it, especially if it's the Banshee (she likes LONG rockets), and I, as the dad,
deeply appreciate the thoughtfulness of those involved.
I'll see to it that the rocket is built correctly and to spec. We'll paint it
to Amanda's taste, so don't be surprised if it's pink and gold! It may be a
while before it flies, at least with more than a D12, because Miss A usually
doesn't go out into the desert with me for the weekend; but when it does, we'll
let you know how it likes an F20 or G38.
Thank you Jerry, Bob, and Dan!
Jerry Irvine
rokt...@aol.commonman (Peter Clay) wrote:
> >Re: And the Descon 8 Winner is ......
> >From: bob fortune pain...@best.com
>
> >However Dan Bihary, on seeing your offer Jerry, suggested that maybe
> >Rachel Clay would like this Banshee or Start rocket. Rachel came in
> >35th place with Firebutt but she had the highest ratio of people liking
> >her design versus it being comprised of found parts.
>
> Well, her name is Amanda and she's just barely 8. Nevertheless she would love
> it, especially if it's the Banshee (she likes LONG rockets), and I, as
the dad,
> deeply appreciate the thoughtfulness of those involved.
>
> I'll see to it that the rocket is built correctly and to spec. We'll paint it
I would be happy to put a properly built Banshee on the banshee web site too.
> to Amanda's taste, so don't be surprised if it's pink and gold! It may be a
> while before it flies, at least with more than a D12, because Miss A usually
> doesn't go out into the desert with me for the weekend; but when it
does, we'll
> let you know how it likes an F20 or G38.
>
> Thank you Jerry, Bob, and Dan!
>
> Peter W. Clay NAR 18619 SR L1 OREO 555
> "Learn to laugh at yourself. Everyone else does."
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