Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Generic EST 2008
Tear down the barriers to creativity with the Generic E2X - Easy to Assemble. This rocket is an easy way to promote creativity among your students. This all white rocket can be individually customized with the foil self-stick decals, decorated with markers or paint or just leave it white. The Generic has an easy-to-assemble plastic fin unit/engine mount and a one piece nose cone that makes it very easy to build, especially for kids that have never built a model rocket. Launching this customized rocket is easy, too.
Skill Level 1 Beginner
Length: 15"(38.1cm)
Diameter: 0.98"(25mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.27oz(36g)
Plastic Fin Unit, Self-stick Decals, Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1100 ft. (335 m)
This is a single bulk pack kit that contains no fancy packaging
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
