Boyce Nike Hercules Rocket Builders Kit 1:14 Scale
- The Boyce Aerospace Hobbies Nike Hercules "Builders Kit" is every bit as impressive as the original
- Modeled in a 1:14th scale; this replica is BIG
- Available as a single stage (no electronics needed) 4 engine 24mm cluster or a standard two stage model (staging electronics required) with a four-engine 24mm cluster in the booster and a single 24 mm upper stage
- Revised design features staging electronics in the top of the booster
- Uses PerfectFlight microTimer2 or miniTimer4 (not included)
- Upper stage can now be flown separately with included sustainer rail guides or launch lugs
- Upper stage includes screw-on motor retainer
- Larger parachute compartment in the upper stage (parachutes not included)
- Guaranteed better fit of the sustainer fins slots and root edge
- More room within nose cone for adding ballast
- All parts printed individually for maximum accuracy and quality
- Decals included
- Includes step-by-step instructions
- The booster is sized around four 29mm tubes (not included) and the upper stage main body is a BT-70 (not included)
- Total Length 32.75" - with the booster measuring 11.89" and the sustainer measuring 22.18"
- Fin Span for Booster is 9.66"
- Fin Span for the Upper Stage is 5.95"
- Weighs approximately 16oz before motors
The Boyce Aerospace Hobbies Nike Hercules "Builders Kit" is the perfect addition to your model rockets. This model is a 1:14th replica and boasts several enhancements to our initial Nike Hercules release in 2018. The revised design is sold as a single or two stage kit. The upper stage can now be flown separately with included sustainer rail guides or launch lugs. The kit stands 32.75" tall and weighs 16oz (before motors). This kit is 3D printed in bright white ABS plastic and all parts are printed individually to ensure the highest quality parts; tubes are not included. Boyce Aerospace Hobbies Nike Hercules “Builders Kit” includes decals and assembly instructions.
Boyce Aerospace Hobbies recommends hobbyists under the age of 13 be supervised by an adult at all times.
Hercules
Haven't gotten my kit yet. Wish I had because this one looks like a fun build. Problem is Post Office, not Alex or Sheree. They have been very good about helping to get the kit here. I really like working with Alex and Sheree. They are very nice and easy to talk and work with. I have more rocket kits on my list from them. Two are regular kits and at least 1 and maybe 3 are custom. Alex is working on a 1/27 Little Joe 2 . The other 2 custom job will be an Aim 9M and a Aim 7M for display not to fly. They are kind of squirrelly even on a calm day. I'm a retired weapons loader so I want them for display. I loaded a ton of these while I was in.
Nike Smoke Builder's Kit
I recently received the Boyce Nike Smoke builders kit. It came well packed with no damage to any of the parts. Upon openning the box, I saw everything was well packed and the parts are of excellent quality and finish. The directions are very clear and I look forward to the build.
High Quality 3D work ! Outstanding subject
Very happy with the Quality of Boyce 3D work ! will be looking to buy more of their offerings ! 100 %
Static Display Nike Hercules
Two years of my Army enlistment in the mid 1960s, was first as a student, then an instructor of Nike Hercules electronics at Redstone Arsenal, AL. I have always thought the Hercules was the most photogenic missile of its time. Looked as if it were going Mach 3 just sitting on the launcher A modeler for years, I found building this Boyce Aerospace kit as a static model, one of my most rewording projects Accuracy and detail are outstanding! This was my first experience with 3D printing. One thing I learned. When you think you have sanded enough, you are actually about halfway finished. Still the completed model is well worth the extra effort. I found the instructions and finishing tips very helpful. My Apogee Components order included a 56mm X 10" Clear Payload (BT-70) Tube, #100165 for use on the sustainer. This is much easier than filling the spirals of a large paper body tube. I cut it exactly to 197mm per the instructions and it fits great. Cutting was a little different. I used the paper band method to mark it square on both ends and cut the tube with scissors. First in a ruff spiral, finally trimming it to the paper edge. Lastly, I sanded it with 220 grit paper placed flat on the workbench, very square and clean. Custom waterside decals by Bedlam Creations added that finishing touch to the supplied vinyl decals. I provided the artwork as a PDF file.
Nike Hercules 1/14th scale static display model.
This is an outstanding builder’s kit. The details of a Nike Hercules are faithfully reproduced with the 3D printing prosses. The booster fins and transition section would be almost impossible to scratch build in this scale. This is my first experience with a 3D printed model. Sanding the layer lines out each part is somewhat tedious, but well worth the end result.
