Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit US Army Patriot 2056
What a classic! That’s what you’ll get with the Estes U.S. Army Patriot M-104 rocket that dominated the skies in the past. This 1:10 scale model rocket of the desert hero and mother of all air defense missiles is based on the U.S. Army’s M-104 surface-air missile. Blast 600 feet high using the Estes standard model rocket engines.
The U.S. Army Patriot M-104, is the best kit to build for your first scale model rocket.
This Desert Storm Veteran features a top notch, two piece body tube, and genuine-looking self-stick decals. It’s easy to build and can be finished in a morning or afternoon.
This classic scale model can fly 600 feet high on Estes standard model rocket engines and recovers with a 12 inch parachute. Don’t have this one? Get it! It’s a scale ARMY classic that every rocketeer should have in his rocket arsenal.
Skill Level 2 Intermediate
Length: 21.3 in. (54.1 cm)
Diameter: 1.63 in. (41 mm)
Weight: 1.95 oz. (41.6 g)
Laser Cut Balsa
Self-stick Decals
Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included) Download Instructions
Recommended Engines:
A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Max Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)
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
