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BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio USA — Barry Lynch, the mover and shaker behind LOC/Precision these days, has been burning his midnight oil lately, creating a new series of unique model rockets, based on the legendary kits that made LOC a household name during the glory years of high power rocketry.

LOC/Precision's new line of Mini Missiles.

The company has recently launched their LOC Mini Missiles series, which feature 1" diameter versions of their corresponding high power big brothers.  The Mini Missiles are designed for use with 18mm motors and feature either 4:1 or 5.5:1 sport scaling of the Big Nuke, EZI-65, Fantom, HyperLOC 835, LOC IV, and the ubiquitous Magnum.

The individual kits, currently being offered at just $15.95 each, are listed here with their specifications:

Big Nuke MINI 
Miniature version of the famous BIG NUKE rocket kit. For use with A, B, C motors (not included). 5.5:1 Sport Scale, New Heavy Duty LOC Airframe in 1" Diameter, Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Excellent Decals, Mylar Parachute Recovery

EZI-65 MINI 
Miniature version of the famous EZI-65 rocket kit. For use with A, B, C motors (not included). 4:1 Sport Scale, New Heavy Duty LOC Airframe in 1" Diameter, Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Excellent Decals, Mylar Parachute Recovery

Fantom MINI 
Miniature version of the famous Fantom rocket kit. For use with A, B, C motors (not included). 4:1 Sport Scale, New Heavy Duty LOC Airframe in 1" Diameter, Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Excellent Decals, Mylar Parachute Recovery

HyperLOC MINI 
Miniature version of the famous HyperLOC 835 rocket kit. For use with A, B, C motors (not included). 4:1 Sport Scale, New Heavy Duty LOC Airframe in 1" Diameter, Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Excellent Decals, Mylar Parachute Recovery

LOC IV MINI 
Miniature version of the famous LOC IV rocket kit. For use with A, B, C motors (not included). 4:1 Sport Scale, New Heavy Duty LOC Airframe in 1" Diameter, Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Excellent Decals, Mylar Parachute Recovery

Magnum MINI 
Miniature version of the famous LOC MAGNUM rocket kit. For use with A, B, C motors (not included). 5.5:1 Sport Scale, New Heavy Duty LOC Airframe in 1" Diameter, Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Excellent Decals, Mylar Parachute Recovery

Or if you want, you can order a six-pack, with all six kits from the series at a special introductory price of just $95.

Website: http://www.locprecision.com/

Reader comments:

#1 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

This is a great idea. I cannot wait to see what other kits are miniturized.

flyemhigh on 01-27-2009 01:19 PM

#2 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

I see there is a 6 pack of all the rockets...
How about 6 & 12 packs of the specific styles?
I work with kids... and have an upcoming class of 24 kids that are going to build rockets.. I usually use the Quest models for this... at about $7 each..
These are double that... So I guess I'd have to better understand what the kids are getting for the extra cost.

daremo on 01-27-2009 01:34 PM

#3 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

What a super great idea I am going to order these for myself keep up the great work.

flyemhighrockets on 01-27-2009 01:53 PM

#4 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

I have ordered the Fantom and the HyperLoc....they where my L1 and L2 rockets. I will build them with my 5 year old grand-daughter who loves rockets. Now he just needs to make a mini Bruiser EXP3 and I will have all my cert rockets in miniuture.

sevrocketman23434 on 01-27-2009 06:00 PM

#5 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

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I have ordered the Fantom and the HyperLoc.... Now he just needs to make a mini Bruiser EXP3

I would like a Big Nuke and eventually--a Bruiser-EXP. Do any dealers have access to them yet? I prefer to purchase my Loc kits from dealers--and spread the wealth around. I figure they all need our support. Besides, I do not want Barry to get too prosperous.

madsen on 01-27-2009 06:12 PM

#6 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

Very cool! Best of luck Barry.

Stu

StuBarrett on 01-27-2009 06:47 PM

#7 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

These are so COOL! Gonna have to order a '6-pack'..

pantherjon on 01-27-2009 10:27 PM

#8 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

I would like to see a mini Bullet, Vulcanite, Nuke Pro Maxx, I-ROC. The Bullet was my Level 1 and the I-ROC was my Level 2. I will be ordering the 6-pack.

flyemhigh on 01-28-2009 09:51 AM

#9 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

I want to see a mini expediter! I love that rocket!

Loopy on 01-28-2009 10:59 AM

#10 Re: Article: LOC/Precision Mini Missiles series make debut

I ordered the full set. Cool. I am building a HyperLOC 835 right now and I have a Magnum (destined for 98mm) in my build pile. I'll probably finish the small ones before the Magnum 98. 8-) It was going to be my TRA L3 rocket but I'll build it as a K-L rocket and do something for L3 a few years down the road. Anyway, the little ones are too cute.

LenB

LenB on 01-30-2009 01:29 AM

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