Modern Jetex replacement engines are available under the TSP brand at Sierra Fox Hobbies. The rocket motor equivalent to that shown in this video is the TSP L-2. www.sierrafoxhobbies.com/en/motors-up-to-d/2173-tsp-l-2-motors.html
My dad had some of those from the early fifties. I loved those things as a kid in the seventies, and the fuel and wicks were still good. I'm glad they're back. That was an amazing flight, particularly when it crossed the moon. Beautiful. Great video.
Unfortunately this project seems to have hit a dead end, however the new TSP engines are starting to show up in the US in small numbers and will likely become a full replacement for Jetex.
Very nice. I built a Jetex powered delta plane from Boy's Life magazine back in the 1960's (or maybe the 50's). I think it was a Model 50 Jetex. Good grief, I am old! I'll build another one when the engines become available.
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Way back in the day, I had a Jet-X Donald Campbell Bluebird and could never get the Jet-X motor to work no matter how I tried, major frustration and disappointment. I ended up using the fuel pellets simulating model plane crashes, burning tanks and of course army men, 😁. It's great to see one in action and know that they do work after all.👍👍👍👍👍
Nope, but it will spin extra good. You actually only need one motor...they spin just fine with only one. Look up the Charybdis if you haven't seen a monocopter...so much fun!
It's nothing remotely like the original Jetex, it's just a scaled-down Estes rocket engine with no ejection charge. No wonder they "failed to find a sufficient market" and shut down. It's a shame though, if I'd known about it I'd have bought some.
They had no trouble finding a market. They did get caught in conflicting federal regulations which killed the project. Fortunately TSP has sufficient funding and have passed the regs. The notion that these are inferior to Jetex because they are so simple is foolish. The entire point is that they are easy, safe, and reliable. If you want finicky old style Jetex units over this, you need to take a look in the mirror.
Wrapping definitely looks similar but they are vastly different inside. Engines are not reusable, for a variety of safety and manufacturing reasons, but the new TSP motors from Europe are pretty inexpensive given the total impulse they deliver.
But "Jet-X" was the name used by Powermax in Britain when they introduced a new Jetex-type motor - the 50-Z and 100-z. around about 1996. I had both models but never ran them - their fuel was said to be 'unreliable.' Has the name been used again? Is that allowed?
Todd Long I understand the frustration...like willierants said it's in prerelease and they have a link where you can sign up for updates so that you're notified when it goes live. I'm sure Chris can print you a larger t-shirt if you ask him.
In the US, Easy Built has 10 kits: easybuiltmodels.com/jx.htm Dumas has three jet "display" models: www.dumasproducts.com/index.php?cPath=137_62 Guillows also has three jet kits: www.guillow.com/1400series-fighterjets.aspx Diels two jet kits are out of stock indefinitely, but you can still get plans. www.dielsengineeringinc.com/kits.html www.dielsengineeringinc.com/plans.html We have clever boys around here who could probably modify them to fly with the new rocket motors.
Well for what it's worth, it's convenient and reliable. Unfortunately, these engines didn't pan out. The TSP engines, however, are now available in the US. Google them...they work well!
I have some original metal Jet-ex 50 engines and several vintage (NOS) blister packs of fuel pellets, fuses and asbestos gaskets. 2 pellets burn for 14 seconds. I have a larger jet engine which I have had since the 1960s, a Dynajet pulse jet engine. My main interest is old model diesel (compression ignition) engines which were not very popular in the United States. Americans favoured glowplug engines but needed a 2v battery to get them going. I find free flight and rubber powered models more rewarding. R/c is OK but gets boring and predictable after a while.
I can't believe I haven't seen this vid/missed the definitive news about Jet-X rebirth. After seeing it on some discussion forum in 2017, I though it was just rumor.
Unfortunately it has fallen flat on its face. I got a bunch of preproduction engines and they worked great, but ridiculous, conflicting federal regulations ended the project.
@@joshuawfinn Wow...imagine that?! Dr. Jones & Co. finally discover the "Rocket Formula-of-the-Lost-Art"--and the gov't decides 'safe fun' is too dangerous, so regulates it away. Into some crate, buried deep in an unmarked warehouse...
For inspiration, background and plans: jetex.org/ Kits: www.vintagemodelcompany.com/jetex-powered-models.html Plans: outerzone.co.uk/search/results.asp?keyword=jetex New web address: new.jet-x.us
I did a Jetex in 1976 ....it did not go well. SPIRAL demolition!!! I have 2 of those original motors. I remember sucking the exhaust...the taste....yikes.
About 5 years ago I was in contact with a group of guys who where working with a ROCKET SCIENTIST located in Mojave California. He was trying to reverse engineer the formula for the old JETEX fuel pellets. And the group was trying to make a new RAPIER single use engine. Did this effort have any connection with the old group??
@@davidpuissegur1263 - I think you are referring to the "Jetex Propulsion Lab" efforts led by Ed Brown. While the new Jet-x is not associated with the JPL effort in any direct way, we did review and learn from their research. Their objective was to create a direct competitor to "Rapier" engines which was a mature and complex product selling into an experienced market. Since most of the modelers in the US are unfamiliar with Rapier engines, we took a different approach and focused on creating a product that was easier to manufacture. It still took us over two years of research and a lot of failed experiments before we discovered a product that we could bring to market. If interested please sign up for our upcoming crowd funding campaign here: mailchi.mp/259ae114f84c/jet-x
@@jet-xflyhigher.flyfaster.6666 I know the motors are not available but what target date are you shooting for in regards to the KITS and T shirts? I've been waiting for a rebirth of JETEX since the 70s. Many times in the 1960s I burned my fingers on a JETEX 50 Hell-Cat motor. It was such a great hobby for young kids to learn from. Since Estes won't get into this part of the Hobby you should have a ready market waiting for these motors. Since they are made in the USA the US buyers shouldn't have a big problem with shipping. It's all those European buyers that are going to have to figure out how to get a modern replacement for the old RAPIER Motors. And the Europeans are going to want a source for the NEW motors. Good luck with the startup funding.
Modern Jetex replacement engines are available under the TSP brand at Sierra Fox Hobbies. The rocket motor equivalent to that shown in this video is the TSP L-2.
www.sierrafoxhobbies.com/en/motors-up-to-d/2173-tsp-l-2-motors.html
Flew them back in '59 on. They were really fun for us kids back then.
My dad had some of those from the early fifties. I loved those things as a kid in the seventies, and the fuel and wicks were still good. I'm glad they're back.
That was an amazing flight, particularly when it crossed the moon. Beautiful. Great video.
You guys are too much! Love it. Pure excitement!
any updates? I had an old jetex (metal with pellets for fuel) and I really miss it !!! was so much fun!
Unfortunately this project seems to have hit a dead end, however the new TSP engines are starting to show up in the US in small numbers and will likely become a full replacement for Jetex.
Very nice. I built a Jetex powered delta plane from Boy's Life magazine back in the 1960's (or maybe the 50's). I think it was a Model 50 Jetex. Good grief, I am old! I'll build another one when the engines become available.
i still have my jetex engines, the one and 2 pellet sizes. i wonder if pellets are available.
I found this three years late while looking for videos with TSP motors. Any word on whether Jetex will return?
Unfortunately shipping regulations killed it. Long live TSP I guess. :/
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Way back in the day, I had a Jet-X Donald Campbell Bluebird and could never get the Jet-X motor to work no matter how I tried, major frustration and disappointment. I ended up using the fuel pellets simulating model plane crashes, burning tanks and of course army men, 😁. It's great to see one in action and know that they do work after all.👍👍👍👍👍
Very cool! Where I live brush fires are a real problem! Thank you.
yes!!!! bring back JETEX motors. !!!!
Can these motors be launched in the same manner as an Estes motor? Also, can they fit in something like an Aleda-r or a Fliplock lite? Thanks.
if ya put a motor on both ends of a bomerang, will it come back ?
Nope, but it will spin extra good. You actually only need one motor...they spin just fine with only one. Look up the Charybdis if you haven't seen a monocopter...so much fun!
Josh,
Are the motors still available in 2023? I just found this video.
Thanks!
Did you get a reply back from Joshua?
I did not
Awesome. I love that sound.
It's nothing remotely like the original Jetex, it's just a scaled-down Estes rocket engine with no ejection charge. No wonder they "failed to find a sufficient market" and shut down. It's a shame though, if I'd known about it I'd have bought some.
Looks like a longer motor run, with less thrust, to me. Estes motors don't usually provide thrust for very long.
They had no trouble finding a market. They did get caught in conflicting federal regulations which killed the project. Fortunately TSP has sufficient funding and have passed the regs. The notion that these are inferior to Jetex because they are so simple is foolish. The entire point is that they are easy, safe, and reliable. If you want finicky old style Jetex units over this, you need to take a look in the mirror.
Was wondering when you'd start playing with those. And stay away from those damn trees!!!😎
Alas this was 3 years ago and the whole thing came to naught because of federal red tape. 😞
Is indiegogo launching soon? I hope!!!
They look like simply a fire cracker mounted on a balsa model. Are they reusable?
Wrapping definitely looks similar but they are vastly different inside. Engines are not reusable, for a variety of safety and manufacturing reasons, but the new TSP motors from Europe are pretty inexpensive given the total impulse they deliver.
But "Jet-X" was the name used by Powermax in Britain when they introduced a new Jetex-type motor - the 50-Z and 100-z. around about 1996. I had both models but never ran them - their fuel was said to be 'unreliable.' Has the name been used again? Is that allowed?
I tried to order the 20 pack and cannot plus I wanted a T-shirt but I am tall and a large is too small.... Website does not work. Bummer
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Todd Long I understand the frustration...like willierants said it's in prerelease and they have a link where you can sign up for updates so that you're notified when it goes live. I'm sure Chris can print you a larger t-shirt if you ask him.
Todd Long also it looks like he revamped the URL. Hopefully that's all getting streamlined back together.
@@joshuawfinn Shame on you for getting us all excited :-)
You wouldn’t happen to know the final size of these motors?
In the US, Easy Built has 10 kits:
easybuiltmodels.com/jx.htm
Dumas has three jet "display" models:
www.dumasproducts.com/index.php?cPath=137_62
Guillows also has three jet kits:
www.guillow.com/1400series-fighterjets.aspx
Diels two jet kits are out of stock indefinitely, but you can still get plans.
www.dielsengineeringinc.com/kits.html
www.dielsengineeringinc.com/plans.html
We have clever boys around here who could probably modify them to fly with the new rocket motors.
Trying to donate but something wrong with website thanks for sharing this
Crowdfunding not live yet - please sign up at mailchi.mp/259ae114f84c/jet-x to be notified when we launch!
@@jet-xflyhigher.flyfaster.6666 Thanks brother
What is the status of this? I have a couple of planes built for the Rapier engines and would love to be able to fly them
Unfortunately I haven't heard a word about it since about 3 months after we made that video. Whole project just vanished. Really sad.
@@joshuawfinn to bad, it looks like they are fun
@@johnmajane3731 yeah the batches I got were truly excellent engines.
Waao the time tha preformace glider roket was exelen flight ameicing
I was getting excited until I saw what is now called a Jetex.
Well for what it's worth, it's convenient and reliable. Unfortunately, these engines didn't pan out. The TSP engines, however, are now available in the US. Google them...they work well!
AWESOME
I have some original metal Jet-ex 50 engines and several vintage (NOS) blister packs of fuel pellets, fuses and asbestos gaskets. 2 pellets burn for 14 seconds. I have a larger jet engine which I have had since the 1960s, a Dynajet pulse jet engine. My main interest is old model diesel (compression ignition) engines which were not very popular in the United States. Americans favoured glowplug engines but needed a 2v battery to get them going. I find free flight and rubber powered models more rewarding. R/c is OK but gets boring and predictable after a while.
Chasing wayward freeflight models is fun!
I'd fly more diesels if the fuel situation weren't so weird. High nitro fuel however is easy to come by. 😉
I've heard a Dynajet, or something very similar, at the Nats. I did not feel like getting close enough to see it!
@@lr21643 I'd love to fly one!
I can't believe I haven't seen this vid/missed the definitive news about Jet-X rebirth. After seeing it on some discussion forum in 2017, I though it was just rumor.
Unfortunately it has fallen flat on its face. I got a bunch of preproduction engines and they worked great, but ridiculous, conflicting federal regulations ended the project.
@@joshuawfinn Wow...imagine that?! Dr. Jones & Co. finally discover the "Rocket Formula-of-the-Lost-Art"--and the gov't decides 'safe fun' is too dangerous, so regulates it away.
Into some crate, buried deep in an unmarked warehouse...
@@FFND16N yup! Sums it up. Utterly infuriating. But I can strap two G80 engines in a rocket and fire it a mile up with no paperwork or anything!
сплю и вижу окуп на это сайте)) пока что я примерно в нуле, ну может немного поднялся, но по мелочи прям)
Awesome
Cool.
OSSUM!!!
For inspiration, background and plans:
jetex.org/
Kits:
www.vintagemodelcompany.com/jetex-powered-models.html
Plans:
outerzone.co.uk/search/results.asp?keyword=jetex
New web address:
new.jet-x.us
I did a Jetex in 1976 ....it did not go well. SPIRAL demolition!!! I have 2 of those original motors. I remember sucking the exhaust...the taste....yikes.
Jetex planes definitely have their share of excitement.
Josh - Thanks for the great test flight video! Glad you like the new Jet-x engines. More info at jet-x.us/
About 5 years ago I was in contact with a group of guys who where working with a ROCKET SCIENTIST located in Mojave California. He was trying to reverse engineer the formula for the old JETEX fuel pellets. And the group was trying to make a new RAPIER single use engine. Did this effort have any connection with the old group??
@@davidpuissegur1263 - I think you are referring to the "Jetex Propulsion Lab" efforts led by Ed Brown. While the new Jet-x is not associated with the JPL effort in any direct way, we did review and learn from their research. Their objective was to create a direct competitor to "Rapier" engines which was a mature and complex product selling into an experienced market. Since most of the modelers in the US are unfamiliar with Rapier engines, we took a different approach and focused on creating a product that was easier to manufacture. It still took us over two years of research and a lot of failed experiments before we discovered a product that we could bring to market. If interested please sign up for our upcoming crowd funding campaign here: mailchi.mp/259ae114f84c/jet-x
@@jet-xflyhigher.flyfaster.6666 I know the motors are not available but what target date are you shooting for in regards to the KITS and T shirts? I've been waiting for a rebirth of JETEX since the 70s. Many times in the 1960s I burned my fingers on a JETEX 50 Hell-Cat motor. It was such a great hobby for young kids to learn from. Since Estes won't get into this part of the Hobby you should have a ready market waiting for these motors. Since they are made in the USA the US buyers shouldn't have a big problem with shipping. It's all those European buyers that are going to have to figure out how to get a modern replacement for the old RAPIER Motors. And the Europeans are going to want a source for the NEW motors. Good luck with the startup funding.
Hello for some reason the link does not work! Is there an error in the web address? Thanks
@@Hornet200 Sorry! New website link is jet-x.us/
nice blur video
А сколько здесь вообще можно максимум поднять? Если я буду миллион выводить, мне выведут?)))
Jet x tree eating .
Cool