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Designer's Challenge: Saron Bhoopathy Brings a Steampunk Vision to Life
Inspired by the imaginative worlds of Jules Verne, Estes designer Saron Bhoopathy transformed the Design2Fly Builder Kit into a richly detailed custom rocket named Nautilus. His design pairs a classic...
Designer's Challenge: Robert Staten Blends Symmetry, Style, and Performance
Estes designer Robert Staten approached the Design2Fly Challenge with an interest in symmetry, contrasting shapes, and a classic model rocket aesthetic. By combining multiple pod tubes, different fin arrangements, sharp...
Designer's Challenge: Josh Kassel Gives the Design2Fly Kit a Hypersonic Edge
With a background in sport rockets and performance rocketry, Estes designer Josh Kassel approached the Design2Fly Challenge with a clear goal: if he could not make his creation fast, he...
Designer's Challenge: John Boren Thinks Outside the Box with Design2Fly
Estes designer John Boren approached the Design2Fly Challenge with a goal of creating something completely different. Rather than using only the parts inside the kit, John turned the packaging itself...
How to Build the Estes Pro Series II™ Soyuz, Step by Step Video Series
The Estes Pro Series II™ Soyuz is one of those kits that rewards patience and thoughtful planning. It is highly detailed, historically iconic, and deeply satisfying to see completed on...
Inside the Design: John Boren’s Vision Behind the Estes Pro Series II™ Soyuz
When Estes designer John Boren set out to recreate the iconic Soyuz, he wasn’t just building a rocket; he was fulfilling a dream that began decades earlier with a single...
