Estes Flying Model Rocket Starter Kit Taser 1491
The Taser is a stunning rocket that's capable of subduing anything out there that's dangerous! The Taser Launch Set from Estes is an exciting, radically designed high altitude rocket launch set from the Beginner series. The rocket kit features a brightly colored one piece body tube, molded plastic fin set and bullet shaped nose cone. Simply glue a few rocket pieces together, apply the colorful self-stick decals and in less than an hour you'll be ready for the launch pad!
The Taser rocket is 16.5 inches tall. With its custom three-fin design, it climbs to an outta sight altitude of over 1,000 feet. A bright-colored 12 inch pre assembled parachute returns this rocket back to the launch site. You'll be ready in minutes for another extreme launch experience!
LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Astron II Launch Controller and Astron II Launch Pad.
1 Beginner
Length: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm)
Diameter: 0.98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)
Plastic Fins
Self-stick Decals
12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Recommended Engines: A8-3(First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m)
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
E2X Easy to Assemble
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
