Aerotech Flying Model Rocket Kit Astrobee-D AER 89015
The Aerotech Astrobee-D is a painstakingly crafted scale model. It is nearly 6 feet of breathtaking scale detail at almost half the size of the real thing. All of AeroTech's trademark construction features like durable precision molded fins, Fin-Lok fin mounting system, and waddingless ejection system combine with F and G motor power and dual nylon chute recovery to make this kit a "must have" scale rocket experience!
Includes Aluminum Machined Screw on Motor Retainer
Rail Guides
Ejection Baffle
Length: 68"/173 cm
Diameter: 2.6"/6.7 cm
Weight (without motor): 28oz/790g
Fin count: 4
Motor Size: 29mm
Recommended Single-Use Motors:
F42-4, F67-4 F50-4T, G38-4FJ, G40-4W, G77-4R, G79-4W, G80-4T
Skill Level 3 Advanced
No. 89015
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
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Fun to fly
Great looking very rugged model with straightforward assembly. This kit never fails to elicit comments on the flying field. If you are looking for a large, impressive model that is fun to fly, this is it.
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Big, impressive kit.
After 30+ years, I finally bought an Astrobee D from eRockets. Kit is well engineered, impressive, detailed, yet is a relatively straightforward build. This is a big, impressive kit.
