Estes Big Bertha Build Part 1 

I built one of those as a kid. It was my first rocket. When the parachute deployed it floated away. We switched to streamers after that. Some of the lighter ones we just allowed them to tumble. This brings back memories

I watched the whole video, thank you for posting. I have built a couple of Big Bertha's. That 3D printed fin alignment jig is way cool! My very first rocket launched in 1967, today, nearly 70 years old, still love model rockets! The early years was in Phoenix, Arizona. It was neat to go to Centuri Engineering Company, also in Phoenix, and buy kits over the counter. What fond memories! Mike in Oregon

I've been building model rockets for over 50 years now, and I must say you're good! I would not use CA glue on a flying rocket, but you seem to know what you're doing. Tightbond is an excellent choice!

Love this. I built one of these years ago and a Mean Machine. Loved Model Rocketry.

When you put the spacer rings on the engine mount, you glued down the retaining clip. It's supposed to be able to bend up into that slot so that more length of the clip can bend when inserting a motor.

Dino, I’m so glad to see you. You inspired me to build an Amen Savior, CB836. I raised my kids and gave them an opportunity to make rockets and chase them down the country side. They are great stories these days.

Thank you for posting this I learned some techniques and tricks that will help a lot for my next build.

I also do that trick at 18:42, put glue in the tube for the bottom engine mount ring. That way you get a fillet on both sides of the ring, especially the “up pressure” side. Good move.

I was about to post that it's not allowed to launch model rockets where I live, but it seems like it is. So now I might have a new extra hobby. 😅

Thanks so much for this! My young son and I are building a rocket for the first time and your instruction was super helpful.

Awesome!

Building some rockets with my Dad and boys this weekend for Father’s Day! Thank you for this video it is super helpful. Thank you!

Always saw those in the hobby store as a kid but looking at them at the time it looked like toilet paper rolls for sale.

You use the term "kicker" for a clear spray product. What does this do and where would I find it? great build, very relaxing and informative.

*_That must have been an old stock kit because they don't use the metal tab as a holder anymore..._*

I did this hobby for a while as a kids. Do they have them with cameras now so you see your launch and recovery?

Very nice! 😁👍✌

Watched every second! Looking to build one like this with my girls. I want them to be interested in learning about science but also how to build things with their own hands. Thanks for the awesome vid!

BRAVO !! Great Video. BUT WAIT !!? ... what was that back there ?

Great videos. Thanks so much for doing this!

Brings back memories of watching my brother's build rockets. Hey did you ever go back to look for that rocket that you lost during the summer The one that came down in the woods.

12:05 my ears are dead 😭😭😭

How did you put the engine in?

got a link to that fin jig ?

Great step by step instructional video, Dean! ROCC is having a launch Dec 19 and 20 at the Midland field. Bring your Big Bertha, fly it and meet so fellow rocketeers. 🚀