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Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes Pro Series Nike Smoke mid-powered rocket. In this video, he makes test fits the fins, discovering that some minor modifications need to be made to assure a good fit. Then he epoxies the motor mount into the body tube.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes Pro Series Nike Smoke mid-powered rocket. In this video, he epoxies the fins into place and attaches the 1/4" launch lugs using CA glue.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes Pro Series Nike Smoke mid-powered rocket. In this video, he finishes the motor mount and test fits the fins.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club begins his build of the Estes Pro Series version of the Nike Smoke. This is a scale model of a NASA sounding rocket that uses 29mm mid-powered motors. In this video, he removes extra plastic from the nose cone, glues the fins together, and begins work on the motor mount.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club begins the finishing process on his Estes SpaceShipOne model rocket. In this video, he uses wood fill to patch the construction holes and fill the grain in the balsa prior to painting.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club watches while special guest Lily builds the Estes Amazon model rocket. This is one of the two options for club members' first builds, featuring plastic fins and a straightforward 20 minute build.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes SpaceShipOne model rocket. In this video, he uses a jig to attach the wings to the rocket body.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes SpaceShipOne model rocket. In this video, he continues to build the wings by attaching the stabilizers to the tail fin segments.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes SpaceShipOne model rocket. In this video, he attaches the completed tail fin sections to the wings and attaches the launch lug, which completes the assembly portion of the build.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes SpaceShipOne model rocket. In this video, he bevels the wings prior to attachment, builds a jig to support the fins when attaching them, and adds nose weight for stability.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes SpaceShipOne model rocket. In this video, he finishes preparation work with the balsa, then builds the motor mount.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club begins building a vintage Estes model rocket from their series of Ansari X-Prize competitors. This time it is one that actually flew to space and won the prize - SpaceShipOne. This kit comes from the collection of a SPAAR member who is no longer with us - thanks Rick. In this video, Eric prepares the balsa and plastic sections of the rocket.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club completes his build of the Estes Vanguard Eagle model rocket. In this video, he applies the decals, then installs the recovery system, completing the build.

Eric Dorward with the Spartan Rocketry Club continues his build of the Estes Vanguard Eagle model rocket. In this video, he chooses to brush paint details on the otherwise painted rocket.

Estes Vanguard Eagle Build, Part 4

Estes Vanguard Eagle Build, Part 3

Estes Vanguard Eagle Build, Part 1

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 11

Estes Vanguard Eagle Build, Part 2

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 10

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 9

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 8

Estes Doorknob Build, Part 9

Estes Doorknob Build, Part 8

Estes Doorknob Build, Part 6

Estes Doorknob Build, Part 7

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 7

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 6

Estes Black Brant II Build, Part 5