Welcome to the Rocket Store blog. This page contains the daily
ramblings of my brain. Most of the items are just news that isn't really big enough to
be news items, so it all goes here.
Posted on 31st December 2006 |
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Launch Mag Issue 3 Now On Sale
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Issue 3 now out, see
News section.
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Posted on 30th December 2006 |
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New Fliskits models
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Fliskits have released 3 new kits recently, the first one D-Nelson is in stock now,
the other 2 are on their way and should be with us any day now.
* D-Nelson Tomahawk
* Thing-a-ma-jig
* US-Tog
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Posted on 29th December 2006 |
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Aeropoxy Now In
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Glue, Glue, Glue! We now have more glue than you can shake a stick at.
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Posted on 28th December 2006 |
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Time to buy those gifts you didnt get
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Well Christmas is pretty much over and it's time to reflect on all those
unwanted presents we got (should they go straight on ebay) and of course think about those
rocketry items we wanted but didn't get!
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Can't Quite Say Yet!
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We have recently signed up with a great new up and coming small
rocketry company in the US. Can't say too much yet, just keep an eye on this site, UTR and
Rocketry Planet
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Posted on 23rd December 2006 |
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Our Final Post Before Xmas
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The mad Xmas buying has now come to an end and no more can be shipped
in time for Xmas. Our retail shop in Kent is open for anyone who must have that rocket
for Xmas, but other than that we are now relaxing in time for Xmas.
We would like to thank all our customers over the year for purchasing from
us and we will be there in 2007 for all your rocketing needs. We wish everyone a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Posted on 21st December 2006 |
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Last Chance Via Courier
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If you have a last minute present and you can't make it to the
shop then we can still send parcels up to 11am Friday morning
using the Saturday am delivery service. However it is an extra £26.95 above the normal
courier price. Mad prices I know, but they are the couriers prices not ours.
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New LOC delivery
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We have restocked on a few of the old favourites and got a few new ones.
AURA
BULLET
EXPEDITER
FANTOM 438
LIL NUKE
STARFIGHTER 152
STOVI
ULTIMATE
VIPER III
VIPER IV
VULCANITE
WEASEL
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Posted on 20th December 2006 |
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Customised chat buttons
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We have added a couple of customised buttons for the chat program. They look
much better and of course are in the rocket theme.
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Posted on 19th December 2006 |
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Last Day for First Class
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Today saw the last guaranteed day for Royal Mail First Class post. It was a
very busy day as yesterday but all orders placed prior to 2pm were sent out by First Class
if size allowed it. We can still ship orders, however they need to be by courier if they
are to reach you by Christmas.
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Posted on 18th December 2006 |
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Last First Class Mail is 19th
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The last day for guaranteed Xmas delivery for First Class mail is the
19th not the 20th as we previously specified on our Xmas details. Royal Mail seem to have
brought it forward a day this year.
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Busy Busy
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It has been a very hectic day today. We have almost caught up with the
Xmas rush. We do apologise to customers who havent received their parcels in the normal
spritely manner to which they are acustomed with us. It has taken us a few days longer
to process them just down to the sheer volume.
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Posted on 16th December 2006 |
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Xmas Opening Times and Last Orders
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We have posted details in our news
are re Xmas Opening Times and last orders.
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ECommerce Changes
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We have altered the website so that the Royal Mail postage option is
no longer listed when you visit the checkout if you have hazardous goods in your basket.
This will stop customers accidently choosing it instead of the correct courier option
for their engines, igniters or quickmatch.
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Posted on 13th December 2006 |
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11.4" PML
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I didn't think 11.4" was going to be that big, but the newly arrived nosecone and
airframe for Corpulent Cluster arrived today and they are
huge. The chair is there
for scale.
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Posted on 10th December 2006 |
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A Chilly CROCK
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Although CROCK initially promised to be lovely, the cold wind soon came
later in the afternoon. However, 2 cert flights were still done, a Level 1 by Mark Sawyer
with his new PML Miranda and a Level 2 by Michael Cain with his PML Endeavour. Both
immaculated painted and both passed with flying colours!
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Posted on 9th December 2006 |
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More PerfectFlite Products Added
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We have added some additional items, such as the HiAlt and the
timers to the PerfectFlite Family
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Posted on 6th December 2006 |
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PerfectFlite Products Now In Stock
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We have some PerfectFlite altimeters and timers now in stock.
What an ideal Xmas present.
The PerfectFlite Family
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Online Chat Trial
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We have added LivePerson to the Online Store. LivePerson is an online
chat product that allows customers to chat to us to get help and advice whilst
browsing the store. This is just a trial for December whilst the Christmas shopping
period is upon us. We are unsure if we will carry this on in 2007, but lets see how it goes.
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Posted on 4th December 2006 |
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2 New Dynastar Kits
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A couple of new mid power kits from Dynastar have been released, and
we have a few in stock.
Grapper
Sky Torpedo
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PML items on order
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We have some more stock due in any day now once the boat from
Miami has docked. This one had to go by sea freight due the size of the 11.4" airframe
and nosecones that form part of the order. We have the following in the order:
- 11.4" airframe (already sold)
- 11.4" fibreglass nosecone (already sold)
- 7.5" fibreglass nosecone
- 6" fibreglass nosecone
- Amraam 2 (29mm)
- Calisto (29mm & 38mm)
- Assorted phenolic tubing
- Quantum tubing 3.9"
- Urethane tailcones
- Centre rings
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Return from the Midlands
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The Black Knights turned out to be a very windy day, but it
was nice to see a few new faces and say hello. I will certainly return to the Midlands
and the Black Knights when the weather is warmer. Many thanks to Mark Purham
and the club members that showed up for their hospitality.
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Lots of Weekend Orders
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Whilst we have been away on our trek, there have been many orders,
so please be patient with us today and tomorrow whilst we catchup and get them all packed
and sent out.
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Posted on 1st December 2006 |
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2 New Ready To Fly Starter Kits for Xmas
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A couple of new Estes Starter Kits added to the Store for Christmas
presents.
Tidalwave
Ionizer
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