Comments on: Estes Cineroc (1970)

By: Henry Billingsley

Henry Billingsley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:16:05 +0000

I had a Cineroc back then also and had several successful flights. I could not afford a projector so I just viewed each frame with a magnifying glass. Some years later when I finally was able to use a projector I was surprised to notice that it just did not look right until I realized that since a mirror was used to make the view downward the image was actually backwards. Last flight, on second stage engine ignition, the engine mount came loose and deployed the parachute. It looks like a fairly wild ride but it kept filming all the way to the ground.

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:07:03 +0000

I might be interested in one of your unused, like new Cinerocs. Leave me a comment below with your email (it’ll stay safe with me) and I’ll contact you.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:18:04 +0000

Great article etc.
I have a dozen or so Cinerocs a few are used most are in unused “like new” condition.
Also a few canarocs too.

Intertsted in trading for NCR Space Shuttle kit.

Thanks
Dave

By: mark

mark — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:46:42 +0000

I’m looking for a Cineroc. Anybody got one I can buy?

email solbeans@yahoo.com

Thanks

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:55:54 +0000

I’d make an offer but I already have a few! You’ll do well on ebay unless you get some feelers here.

By: Chris Meyer

Chris Meyer — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:49:50 +0000

I have a Cineroc I aquired back around 1980 when I worked at a hobby shop…I don’t really have a use for it…I even have an unused film in its original bag (I doubt the film is still good but the cassette could be re-loaded) If you know anyone interested in it my address is
Chris Meyer
12 Ridge Rd
Wheatley heights
New York 11798

send me a letter or Email …I will probably list it on Ebay eventually but thought I’d mention it here first

By: Leo

Leo — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:40:14 +0000

Jonathan, very nice article! Thank you for sharing it with us.

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:56:29 +0000

Not quite the same clip, but similar. A clear difference is on youtube clip is that that after the parachute deploys, the camera is still looking down. In the clip on this page, the nose cone points up at the chute after deployment.

By: Roy

Roy — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:49:16 +0000

Hello,
This is on youtube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPzw780SpvE
I think but not 100% sure. Please review,
Thanks,
Roy

By: hstatler

hstatler — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:05:32 +0000

Nice article! The most detailed overview of the Cineroc that I’ve seen on the web. Love the Estes movie, nice find. Do you plan to fly your Cineroc?