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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...
A Day with Xyla Foxlin - The creation of the Lil’ Spite
The Origin of Spite The story of Lil’ Spite starts with a rocket called Spite. When Xyla first built Spite, it wasn’t just about flying high or fast. It was...
Inside the Design of Laser X2 – How Lee Piester Reimagined a Centuri Classic
Some rockets are more than kits—they’re touchstones. For veteran rocketeers who grew up with Centuri and Estes, few silhouettes spark more instant recognition than the Centuri Laser-X. With Laser X2,...
Laser X2 – A Futuristic Classic, Reimagined
Lee Piester, a rocket enthusiast since his high school days, founded Centuri Engineering in 1962. While studying industrial engineering at Arizona State University, Piester’s passion for rocketry inspired his senior...
Estes Vogel: A New Era in Mid-Power, Two-Stage Rocketry
The Estes Vogel is a high-performance, two-stage model rocket that is a significant milestone in model rocketry. The expert rocketeer kit delivers a thrilling experience with its high 2,000-foot altitude,...
