Estes Flying Model Rocket Launch Set Tandem X 1469
X-tra value = the Tandem-X two Rocket Launch Set. The Amazon is huge yet it’s from our beginner skill level! The Crossfire ISX soars to 1150 feet and both launch on Estes standard model rocket engines, and is a bit tougher to build!
Two is better than one! This exceptional rocket set features a pair of extreme, high performance rockets and a launch system.
The beginner level Amazon is as imposing as the name sounds. This giant stands almost 30 inches tall and is quick and easy to build! A black body tube, pre-colored plastic nose cone and fins and a tiger striped self-stick decals make building this rocket easy to do in about an hour. When flown on our Estes standard model rocket engines, this huge rocket can reach heights over 650 feet.
The Crossfire ISX is an intermediate level kit that can easily be built in about a day. This rocket features a totally streamlined shape with aerodynamic fins and nose cone. It stands 15.6 inches tall. When launched with powerful Estes standard model rocket engines, this bullet can reach cloud busting heights up 1,150 feet. A 12 inch parachute returns the Crossfire back to earth to launch again and again.
LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller.
The Amazon is as imposing as the name sounds. This giant towers almost three feet high and is quick and easy to build! A tiger-striped body tube, pre colored plastic nose cone and fins and self-stick decals make building this rocket easy to do in about an hour. When flown on our standard engines, this huge rocket can reach heights over 650 feet with recovery on a colorful 18 inch pre assembled parachute.
Amazon
Length: 29.4 in. (74.7 cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
Estimated Weight: 3 oz. (85 g)
Plastic Fins,
Self-stick Decals,
18 in. (46 cm) Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time Amazon : 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Recommended Engines: B4-2(First Flight), B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 600 feet (183 m)
The Crossfire ISX is a Skill Level 1 kit that can easily be built in about a day. This rocket features a totally streamlined shape with aerodynamic fins and nose cone. It stands 15.6 inches tall. When launched with powerful Estes standard engines, this bullet can reach cloud busting heights up to 1,200 feet. A preassembled 12 inch parachute returns the Crossfire back to earth to launch again and again.
Skill Level 1 - Crossfire ISX
Length: 15.6 in. (39.6 cm)
Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz. (37 g)
Laser cut Wood Fins
Self-stick Decals
12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time Crossfire ISX : 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Max Altitude: 1150 ft. (350 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
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