The Estes 1980 Designer's Special is a big box of 100+ genuine Estes parts for designing your own rockets, with enough to build up to eight complete models. It includes body tubes in five sizes, nose cones, engine mounts, centering rings, couplers, parachutes, streamers, balsa sheets for fins, a clear payload section and the Model Rocket Technical Manual.
Key Features
- 100+ parts, enough for up to 8 complete rockets
- Two each of BT-5, BT-20, BT-50, BT-55 and BT-60 18-inch body tubes
- Nose cones, transitions, couplers, engine mounts, hooks and blocks
- Parachutes, streamers, shock cords and mounts
- Wood sheets and templates for fins, a clear payload section and the Estes Model Rocket Technical Manual
Specifications
| Parts | 100+ |
|---|---|
| Builds | Up to 8 rockets |
| Body tubes | 2 each BT-5, BT-20, BT-50, BT-55, BT-60 (18 in.) |
| SKU | 78TE1980 |
What's Included
- 10 body tubes (2 each of 5 sizes)
- Assorted engine mount tubes and centering rings
- Tube couplers for all body tube sizes
- Parachutes and streamers
- Launch lugs, engine hooks, retainer rings and engine blocks
- 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. shock cords and mounts
- Wood sheets and fin templates
- Tube transitions, plastic nose cones and inserts, nose cone clay
- Clear payload section
- Model Rocket Technical Manual
What You'll Need (Sold Separately)
- To build: pencil, hobby knife, fine sandpaper, yellow glue, plastic cement, sanding block, masking tape, primer, paint
- Estes Porta-Pad II launch pad and Electron Beam launch controller
- Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding
- 4 AA alkaline batteries for the launch controller
Ideal For
Creative builders, engineering students, science fair projects and clubs designing originals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need rocket design experience?
It helps, but the included Model Rocket Technical Manual covers the basics, including stability.
Which engines will these rockets use?
That depends on the engine mount tubes you choose. Most designs use standard Estes 18 mm engines.
Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up, with adult supervision for those under 12.