VAN ORIN, Illinois USA — Wildman Hobbies is pleased to announce the release of their latest rocket — The Extreme Wildman. This high performance machine is 8-1/2 feet tall, 4 inch diameter with a 75mm motor mount. It is also set up for dual deployment recovery and will fly on anything from J to an M.

This is a perfect rocket to do your level 2 or level 3 with.
 
Retail price is $299.99. We are having an introductory sale for only $259.99. Wildman Club Members get it for only $199.99.

Dealer participation may vary.

Extreme Wildman Parts List

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  Wildman's new Extreme Wildman kit.
  4” spiral wound fiberglass booster 54 inches long
• 4” fiberglass filament wound coupler 12 inches long
• 4” fiberglass switch mounting sleeve
• 4” spiral wound fiberglass payload 24 inches long
• 4” Von Karmon 5-to-1 fiberglass nose cone
• G-10 fiberglass 75mm motor mount tube 24 inches long
• Three 3/8 nine-ply plywood centering rings
• Motor mount bridal 1 inch Kevlar 5000 lb tensile strength six feet long
• Booster shock cord 9/16 high grade tubular nylon 24 feet long 2300 lb tensile strength
• Main shock cord 9/16 high grade tubular nylon 30 feet long 2300 lb tensile strength
• Two 3/8 9-layer plywood centering rings
• Two G-10 fiberglass coupler bulk plates
• One G-10 fiberglass nose cone bulk plate
• One altimeter sled
• Three G-10 fiberglass beveled fins .187 thick
• Three welded eye bolts
• Two 1/4 inch all thread rods
• Appropriate nuts and washers needed
• Sheer pins
• Plastic rivets
• Quick links
• Detailed instructions on CD

Website: http://www.wildmanrocketry.com/

09-24-2008 04:59 PM  #1
deandome Certified Level One   Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Nice. But I wonder about the pricing, both regular and sale. Not that I'm complaining..this looks like a helluva deal...but it then begs the question, why is the 3" Wildman Dual Deploy selling for EXACTLY the same price (sale and regular)? It's SMALLER, so it should be significantly cheaper! And it's not like the Extreme uses less-expensive parts (like, say, PR tubling)...both use filament wound Tubing, both come w/hardware 'n stuff. I was thinking hard 'bout the 3" Wildman special deal...and I really don't want to go with the Extreme, simply cuzza the bigness of it. But now the 3" doesn't look like as-sweet a deal. Could it maybe be that Tim thinks he'll sell lotsa 75mm hardware/reloads & he'll make up the difference there (like computer printers ???

09-24-2008 05:04 PM  #2
deandome Certified Level One   Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit I see that the $199 price is for Wildman Club members, but that really doesn't affect my query. Retail price is about the same, and there's no Wildman discount on top of the $199 sale price on the 3" (I don't think). And nobody looking at the Extreme would NOT become a Wildman Club member, as the discount is a lot more than the price of membership. So basically, it's $200 for either bird.

09-24-2008 05:41 PM  #3
madsen Certified Level Two   Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 31	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Tim: Looks fantastic. Two questions: Are the fins sized to go thru to the MMT? Also, is the body tube slotted for the fins? Thank you, Richard

09-24-2008 06:15 PM  #4
madsen Certified Level Two   Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 31	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: why is the 3" Wildman Dual Deploy selling for EXACTLY the same price (sale and regular)? It's SMALLER, so it should be significantly cheaper! But now the 3" doesn't look like as-sweet a deal. Maybe the 3" is a sweet deal--but in order to introduce the 4" rocket--the Wildman has decided to offer a super super-sweet deal. I am certainly considering it.

09-24-2008 10:17 PM  #5
WILDMANRS Certified Level One   Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 12	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit The fins do go through to the mmt. and slotted The price difference between the 2 is simple The 3" is a great deal I want these on the street You will never see these kind of prices on a kit of this quality again That's why the difference for wildman club Keep your eyes open guys There is more deals to come soon from Wildmans

09-25-2008 08:27 AM  #6
agrippo Certified Level Three   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 131	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit I bought an Extreme Wildman for my wife as an anniversary present at LDRS to celebrate her successful level 2 certification flight. It's a great kit at a great price and just about the cheapest and easiest way to get your level 3. Thanks again Tim. You're the Best!!! Andrew Grippo

09-25-2008 10:30 AM  #7
Stewart32 Certified Level One   Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 25	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit What does it cost to join eht club... $60

09-25-2008 10:53 AM  #8
deandome Certified Level One   Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Only $THIRTY$ http://www.wildmanrocketry...0&prodid=334640527965133

09-25-2008 12:11 PM  #9
Stewart32 Certified Level One   Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 25	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit indeed this does appear to be a good value

09-25-2008 12:20 PM  #10
UncleVanya If pigs had fins...   Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3640	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: I bought an Extreme Wildman for my wife as an anniversary present at LDRS to celebrate her successful level 2 certification flight. It's a great kit at a great price and just about the cheapest and easiest way to get your level 3. Congrats to your wife. When I talked with her at ST 2008 she was very nice and seemed to be well informed about the hobby. I'm tickled that she got her L2 and might (you imply) get her L3. How high is that rocket predicted to fly on an L3 class motor?

09-25-2008 01:33 PM  #11
William Slaughter Certified Level Two   Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Just ordered mine! First foray into FG rockets. Yee-haw! This is the proverbial "offer you can't refuse".

09-26-2008 05:42 PM  #12
JDcluster Certified Level Two   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 86	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit The website hasn't been updated in a little while..... Just make sure you scuff up the surfaces that are to be bonded together. JD

09-26-2008 06:35 PM  #13
William Slaughter Certified Level Two   Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: Just make sure you scuff up the surfaces that are to be bonded together.JD Understood. First time with a FG model rocket. Fair amount of experience with fiberglass in other venues.

09-27-2008 12:06 AM  #14
UncleVanya If pigs had fins...   Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3640	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Does anyone have an estimated assembled weight? I'd like to get some simulations on the altitude on an M motor. If anyone has this info or even a RockSIM file I'll take it.

09-27-2008 04:37 AM  #15
agrippo Certified Level Three   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 131	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: Congrats to your wife. When I talked with her at ST 2008 she was very nice and seemed to be well informed about the hobby. I'm tickled that she got her L2 and might (you imply) get her L3. How high is that rocket predicted to fly on an L3 class motor? Hi Brad, If Crystal can get it built in time she'll fly it at Midwest Power next month for her level 3. We have several different motors to chose from to put into it for her flight so we'll wait and see what the waiver is and what the weather is doing. The rocket is comparable in size and weight to the purple and white rocket I flew at Southern Thunder. That rocket has flown on various "M" motors and some of the flights have included the AT M1297W which went to 14,500', a mid-range Loki M2550 Blue to 16,500', an AMW M2500GG to 17,500' and an AT M1850W to 18,500'. I would guess the Extreme Wildman will probably get about the same results. I had to go off to work as soon as I got back from LDRS so we haven't even broken the seal on the kit yet to get measurements and put them into Rocksim to see what it will do. The nose cone and fins are a different design so that is going to affect final altitudes one way or the other and so will the modifications we'll make. When I get home we'll put everything in and see what happens. Have a Great Day!!! Andrew

09-27-2008 08:55 AM  #16
airspike <- The new Chuck Norris   Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 181	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Do you know what day your planning to fly it yet? I'll be flying a Gemini Titan at Midwest Power, and hopefully my dad will get his L1 too.

09-27-2008 10:35 AM  #17
UncleVanya If pigs had fins...   Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3640	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: The rocket is comparable in size and weight to the purple and white rocket I flew at Southern Thunder. That rocket has flown on various "M" motors and some of the flights have included the AT M1297W which went to 14,500', a mid-range Loki M2550 Blue to 16,500', an AMW M2500GG to 17,500' and an AT M1850W to 18,500'. That rocket flew great. I was surprised that I was able to keep it in view the entire flight using my binoculars (Thank goodness I have good ones with high contrast and sharp optics). Quote: I would guess the Extreme Wildman will probably get about the same results. I had to go off to work as soon as I got back from LDRS so we haven't even broken the seal on the kit yet to get measurements and put them into Rocksim to see what it will do. The nose cone and fins are a different design so that is going to affect final altitudes one way or the other and so will the modifications we'll make. When I get home we'll put everything in and see what happens. Before you modify anything would you please put a RockSIM together stock and upload it here? Also any details on weights and dimensions would be great.

09-27-2008 11:44 AM  #18
agrippo Certified Level Three   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 131	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Will do...

09-27-2008 11:57 AM  #19
agrippo Certified Level Three   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 131	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: Do you know what day your planning to fly it yet? I'll be flying a Gemini Titan at Midwest Power, and hopefully my dad will get his L1 too. We're not sure if it will even be fully built by Midwest Power. She'll start work on it when I get home but we'll only have about a week to concentrate on it due to other launches we are going to. If she doesn't get it up in the air at MWP maybe she'll do it at the Winter Nationals or next years Southern Thunder. Andrew

10-22-2008 10:27 AM  #20
agrippo Certified Level Three   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 131	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit I've had a chance to take a look at this kit and I put together a Rocksim file for it which is located in the software forum. First Impressions: The nose cone appears to be from Performance Rocketry which is acceptable for the motors that will fit into the kit. The airframe is made from fiberwound fiberglass which I think is made by Hawk Mountain. The 3/16" thick G10 fins have a 12" long root with a 6" span which should prevent any flutter issues. The directions for putting the kit together are a little vague in some respects so a novice builder of high power rockets may get a little confused. Tim stands behinds his products though and as an example of that on line one of the directions he encourages kit builders to contact him for any clarifications they may need. My kit didn't come with the welded eye bolts that were shown on the parts list. There is a kevlar bridle included and two 1/4" all thread rods to use in the ebay and ten 1/4" nuts. An owner of the kit would have to provide their own shock cords, nomex chute protectors, electronics sled and parachute(s) depending on set up. Overall I would say the kit will live up to it's lifetime guarantee without a problem. Andrew Grippo

10-22-2008 01:02 PM  #21
ddmobley Administrator   Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4025	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: The airframe is made from fiberwound fiberglass which I think is made by Hawk Mountain. Is this what is called filament-wound? Like the Dynacom tubing?

10-22-2008 04:27 PM  #22
agrippo Certified Level Three   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 131	Re: Article: Wildman Rocketry introduces the Extreme Wildman kit Quote: Is this what is called filament-wound? Like the Dynacom tubing? Yep, same thing. I just typed it wrong.