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Posted on 31st December 2006

Launch Mag Issue 3 Now On Sale

Issue 3 now out, see News section.



Posted on 30th December 2006

New Fliskits models

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



Posted on 29th December 2006

Aeropoxy Now In

Glue, Glue, Glue! We now have more glue than you can shake a stick at.



Posted on 28th December 2006

Time to buy those gifts you didnt get

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!


Can't Quite Say Yet!

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



Posted on 23rd December 2006

Our Final Post Before Xmas

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.



Posted on 21st December 2006

Last Chance Via Courier

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.


New LOC delivery

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



Posted on 20th December 2006

Customised chat buttons

We have added a couple of customised buttons for the chat program. They look much better and of course are in the rocket theme.



Posted on 19th December 2006

Last Day for First Class

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.



Posted on 18th December 2006

Last First Class Mail is 19th

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.


Busy Busy

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.



Posted on 16th December 2006

Xmas Opening Times and Last Orders

We have posted details in our news are re Xmas Opening Times and last orders.


ECommerce Changes

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.



Posted on 13th December 2006

11.4" PML

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.



Posted on 10th December 2006

A Chilly CROCK

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!



Posted on 9th December 2006

More PerfectFlite Products Added

We have added some additional items, such as the HiAlt and the timers to the PerfectFlite Family



Posted on 6th December 2006

PerfectFlite Products Now In Stock

We have some PerfectFlite altimeters and timers now in stock. What an ideal Xmas present.
The PerfectFlite Family


Online Chat Trial

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.



Posted on 4th December 2006

2 New Dynastar Kits

A couple of new mid power kits from Dynastar have been released, and we have a few in stock.
Grapper
Sky Torpedo


PML items on order

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

Return from the Midlands

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.


Lots of Weekend Orders

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.



Posted on 1st December 2006

2 New Ready To Fly Starter Kits for Xmas

A couple of new Estes Starter Kits added to the Store for Christmas presents.
Tidalwave
Ionizer





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