Joe K. Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 As seen in this 1937 Buck Jones catalog: The images below are from a WorthPoint listing and show the Rocket Gyro bearing a "Speed Gibson" "Eat HIKES" endorsement. What does this Say? Is it the manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddalek Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I don't envision this thing spinning....There's no real fins. Looks like a stick for mixing paint. Buck Jones can't be wrong ----must be something missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 It has two big tail rotors held flat by air pressure when the rocket is launched. At the top of its trajectory rubber bands pull them out and the rocket spins to earth. Hours of fun from a bit of cardboard. Here's another version that can only reach 10 storeys high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygar Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 12:03 PM, Joe K. said: As seen in this 1937 Buck Jones catalog: The images below are from a WorthPoint listing and show the Rocket Gyro bearing a "Speed Gibson" "Eat HIKES" endorsement. What does this Say? Is it the manufacturer? http://www.spotswoodspecialty.com They're still in Lexington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddalek Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thanks for explaining that.........It makes sense now how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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