Have you wanted to “crate” an egg into space but didn’t have a lot of time to build and finish your rocket? If this is you, then this rocket is for YOU! All pre-colored parts and being “easy to assemble” will have you launching your egg in no time at all! This rocket is as much fun to build as it is to launch!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue and plastic cement. (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)
WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
| Recommended Engines |
With egg : C5-3, C6-3 |
|---|---|
| Projected Max Altitude |
650 ft. (198 m) |
| Recovery System |
15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute |
| Length |
18.5 in. (47 cm) |
| Diameter |
0.98 in. (25 mm) |
| Estimated Weight |
2.6 oz. (73.7 g) |
| Estimated Assembly Time |
1 Hour (glue drying time not included) |
| Fin Materials |
Plastic |
| Decal Type |
Self-stick |
| Launch System |
Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller |
| Launch Rod Size |
1/8" |