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Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit

News Release by Squirrel Works

Monday, March 31, 2008

Squirrel Work's new High 5.

IRVING, Texas USA — The Squirrel Works is pleased to announce the release of the third kit in our Signature Series. Designer Jarrod Frankum was just fourteen years old when he and his dad Royce attended NSL 2006.

It was there, in the middle of a cow field, in 100 degree plus temperatures, that the High 5 was born.

Originally created as an entry into the Squirrel Works sponsored Iron Rocketeer event, the rocket has proven to be a fun and durable flier. Notable rocketeers from across the country have given the kit "three thumbs way up."

The High 5 features a balsa nose cone, laser cut balsa fins and a handy water slide decal sheet.

The High 5 is now available on the Squirrel Works web site.

Website: http://www.squirrel-works.com/

03-31-2008 11:57 AM #1
Squirrel Works Nutty Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Win A High 5 Contest Terri and I have always enjoyed spy shows. TV or movie, makes no difference to us, we love them. Currently we watch shows like Burn Notice. In the past, we've been big fans of James Bond, The Man From UNCLE, Peter Gunn, The Saint, Get Smart, Secret Squirrel (hey, that would be a great screen name for the forums!) Our Man Flint, Mat Helm, etc. There is, however, one spy that we feel is hands down the absolute best. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to be the first on this forum to tell us the name of this hero. We'll be running 2 separate contests, one on Rocketry Planet and the other on Rocketry Forum with a one winner on each forum. You must post your answers to this thread. You only get 3 tries, so use them wisely and not all at once. The first clue is that there is a link between the graphics on the High 5 and the graphics in the opening of the show. Actually, that's two clues. We'll issue another clue tomorrow, until then we're going to lower the cone of silence. Win A High 5 Contest Rules: Rule 1: Do not talk about Fight Club. Rule 2: Do NOT talk about Fight Club. Rule 3: Do not ask for additional clues. That's not how this works. Rule 4: You get 3 guesses, do not ask for more. No amount of pleading will sway us into giving you more tries. Rule 5: A new clue will be posted every 24 hours or so until we have our winners. Rule 6: No winners will be announced until we have a winner on each message board. Rule 7: There is no Rule 7. Rule 8: In the unlikely event that one message board does not produce a winner in a reasonable amount of time, we reserve the right to end the contest without awarding a prize on that board.

03-31-2008 12:06 PM #2
Steve_Shannon When in doubt, ask Keenan Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1819	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Inspector Gadget

03-31-2008 03:20 PM #3
UncleVanya Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1893	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Don are you going to NSL 2008? What is the Iron Rocketeer competition?

03-31-2008 03:28 PM #4
Squirrel Works Nutty Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: Don are you going to NSL 2008? Probably not, I just can't get the free time to get away Quote: What is the Iron Rocketeer competition? It was aimed at kids 14 and under. We gave each entrant a kit, but it wasn't really a kit. It was a bag of parts, body tube, engine mount, nose cone, etc. There was a basic instruction sheet with sample fin patterns as well. The goal was to have kids scratch build rockets of their own design with the materials in the kit. Upon completion of the rocket and a successful flight, they got a certificate of completion. We made up 35 parts kits and ran out.

03-31-2008 03:40 PM #5
jr-rocket soon to be JR L1 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 59	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Guess 1: The Pink Panther

03-31-2008 04:17 PM #6
DAllen Certified Level One Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 17	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Guess 1: Austin Powers Guess 2: Jason Bourne Guess 3: Jack Ryan (Donno if you are Tom Clancy fans but it's worth a shot) -DAllen

03-31-2008 04:35 PM #7
UncleVanya Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1893	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: Probably not, I just can't get the free time to get away It was aimed at kids 14 and under. We gave each entrant a kit, but it wasn't really a kit. It was a bag of parts, body tube, engine mount, nose cone, etc. There was a basic instruction sheet with sample fin patterns as well. The goal was to have kids scratch build rockets of their own design with the materials in the kit. Upon completion of the rocket and a successful flight, they got a certificate of completion. We made up 35 parts kits and ran out. Great idea. Too bad you will not be in attendance at NSL '08. I will be going - my first national launch. It's in my backyard (2 hours) so much easier for me than you.

03-31-2008 06:55 PM #8
cherokeehp New Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Guess #1: Maxwell Smart

03-31-2008 07:05 PM #9
denverdoc Rana sapiens Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2368	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit The panthers paw prints make jr rocket's guess look awfully good, but for sentimentality, I'll vote for my fave: I Spy with Bill Cosby and Robert Culp. Alexander iirc (cosby) was great, and my favorite spy.

03-31-2008 07:08 PM #10
propellanttech from way back before RO Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 246	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit I guess Morocco Mole.......hey....I can guess too ....right?? James L

03-31-2008 07:12 PM #11
rcktnut NAR #76531-L2 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit I'll go with two of my favorites now, save the last after more clues: Jim Phelps - Mission Impossible Emma Peel - Avengers AHHH!! The good old days!!! Couldn't wait - my third guess: Boris Badenov - My favoritist, I know which show, but I'm not telling!!!

03-31-2008 08:01 PM #12
propellanttech from way back before RO Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 246	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: I'll go with two of my favorites now, save the last after more clues: Jim Phelps - Mission Impossible Emma Peel - Avengers AHHH!! The good old days!!! Couldn't wait - my third guess: Boris Badenov - My favoritist, I know which show, but I'm not telling!!! Oh that one is easy.........but not one that I really liked. James L

03-31-2008 08:12 PM #13
denverdoc Rana sapiens Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2368	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit I didn't care for it as a kid either, but the humor is subtle, a bit like Mr Magoo. Whats the english claymation cartoon with the guy and his dog--not spy related but plenty of gadgetry and a hoot.

03-31-2008 08:15 PM #14
Squirrel Works Nutty Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: Whats the english claymation cartoon with the guy and his dog--not spy related but plenty of gadgetry and a hoot. Wallace and Gromit 3 short films: A Grand Day Out The Wrong Trousers A Close Shave Several 2 1/2 minute internet shorts "Cracking Contraptions" One movie: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

03-31-2008 08:21 PM #15
denverdoc Rana sapiens Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2368	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Thanks, heartily recommend to cartoon lovers of all ages...

03-31-2008 08:24 PM #16
propellanttech from way back before RO Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 246	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: Thanks, heartily recommend to cartoon lovers of all ages... I absolutely love Wallace and Gromit, but I thought it was a Canadian claymation......not really English. but I have been known to be wrong. James L

03-31-2008 08:44 PM #17
denverdoc Rana sapiens Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2368	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit I believe Shaun the Sheep, a spin-off was Canadian, but W&G is British.

03-31-2008 08:54 PM #18
rcktnut NAR #76531-L2 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: I didn't care for it as a kid either, but the humor is subtle, a bit like Mr Magoo. Whats the english claymation cartoon with the guy and his dog--not spy related but plenty of gadgetry and a hoot. I did not care about the show over all either, I liked Boris though, the way he talked and his voice, I still remember well after 40 some years. Jeff

03-31-2008 10:15 PM #19
SQUEEK42984 Level 3 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 45	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit The only one who matters is Sean Connery

03-31-2008 10:24 PM #20
propellanttech from way back before RO Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 246	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Quote: I believe Shaun the Sheep, a spin-off was Canadian, but W&G is British. Ok......I believe you...... I never have seen Shaun the Sheep. James L

03-31-2008 10:35 PM #21
Bayourat Level 3 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 25	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit Is it "Danger Mouse" ?

04-01-2008 09:59 AM #22
Squirrel Works Nutty Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit We don't have 2 winners yet, so here's the second clue: Austin Powers is not the only agent to have his own band

04-01-2008 11:20 AM #23
chanstevens New Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit I think monkey man Bob Cox nailed it on the other forum, so will post here--Lance Link, secret chimp. The hands on the tube are a cut from the opening theme.

04-01-2008 11:30 AM #24
Squirrel Works Nutty Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Squirrel Works releases the new High 5 kit That's it, contest over! What makes Lancelot link the best? Fighting off evil monkeys! We have our winners, Bob Cox and Chan Stevens. Email or PM me your shipping info and I'll get the kits out right away. Thanks for playing. I'm glad I don't have to monkey around with this contest anymore.