Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Gnome Single Bulk Pack Kit, no fancy packaging EST 1749Bk
The Gnome is chrome at its hottest! This smooth, ballistic bullet is a classy looking little sprite with blistering speed to match! Standing just a little over 10 inches tall with super shiny chrome and sapphire blue colors, this is one great looking, mini engine powered cloud chaser that can reach altitudes of well over 800 feet. Recovery is fast and reliable with its fluorescent colored streamer for easy tracking after a super fast flight!
The Gnome is chrome at its hottest! Standing just a little over 10 inches tall with super shiny chrome and sapphire blue colors, this is one great looking, mini engine powered cloud chaser that can reach altitudes of well over 800 feet. Recovery is fast and reliable with its orange colored streamer for easy tracking after a super fast flight!
The Gnome is another in our series of beginner skill level kits and features a chrome wrapped body tube, a bright blue pre-colored one piece fin unit, nose cone and upper launch lug ring. The rocket takes about 30 minutes to build and is finished off with a colorful, easy to apply self-stick decal.
Skill Level 1 Beginner
Length: 10.25"(26cm)
Diameter: 0.54"(14mm)
Estimated Weight: 0.5oz(14.2g)
Plastic Fins and Nose Cone
Self-stick Decals
Streamer Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/2A3-2T (First Flight), 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
Projected Max Altitude: 800'(243.8m)
This is a single kit from a bulk pack, it does not contain any of the fancy packaging. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
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
