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001948 - Big Bertha™-0
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Estes 1948 Big Bertha Parts
Big Bertha Launch
    Big Bertha with Bag
    001948 - Big Bertha™-0
    Big Bertha Straight
    Big Bertha Slanted
    Big Bertha Fire
    Recovery System
    Estes 1948 Big Bertha Parts
    Big Bertha Launch
    Estes Rockets

    Big Bertha®

    SKU: 001948

    $32.99
    Sale
    Intermediate

    The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful Estes standard model rocket engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet. In one afternoon your Bertha is ready for an exciting time at the launch field!

    • Recommended Engines: B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-5
    • Projected Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)
    • Slow realistic liftoff
    • Large 18 in. parachute

    Overview

    Needed to Fly

    Specs

    Reviews

    Overview

    Big Bertha is an Estes original! She's an all-around Estes favorite that has truly withstood the test of time. Over the decades, Big Bertha has been most modelers' first big build. If you've never flown a Bertha, get one and launch it. Once you've flown it, you'll take it to every launch!

    The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful standard Estes engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet and comes back to Earth with an 18 inch parachute. Quality Estes body tubes, laser cut wood fins, molded plastic nose cone and easy to apply waterslide decals makes this rocket kit a perfect companion for an afternoon of building enjoyment. The Big Bertha is guaranteed to impress even the savviest of rocketeers.

    What You Need to Fly

    • Estes B4-4 Model Rocket Engines

      B4-4 Engines

      Only 1 left!

      B4-4 Engines

      $12.99
      $12.99 $12.99
    • Estes C6-5 Model Rocket Engines

      C6-5 Engines

      Best Seller

      C6-5 Engines

      $13.99
      $13.99 $13.99
    • Estes Rocket Recovery Wadding

      Recovery Wadding

      Best Seller

      Recovery Wadding

      $5.99
      $5.99 $5.99
    • 002222 - Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller

      Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller

      Best Seller

      Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller

      $39.99
      $39.99 $39.99
    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 (sold separately)

    Technical Specifications

    • Recommended Engines

    B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-5

    • Launch System

    Porta-Pad II

    • Launch Rod Size

    1/8 in. (3.18 mm)

    • Projected Max Altitude

    500 ft. (152 m)

    • Recovery System

    18 in. (45.7 cm) Parachute

    • Length

    24 in. (61 cm)

    • Diameter

    1.64 in. (42 mm)

    • Weight

    2.5 oz. (70.9 g)

    • Fin Material

    Laser Cut Balsa Wood

    Needed to Build (sold separately)

    Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white) and paint (black, yellow).
    Download Instructions
    This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

    Customer Reviews

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    Joshua Link (Gosport, IN)
    Cool rockets

    Hi there I'm Joshua link from Indiana I like to say thank you so much for your guys's products I really started something with my niece and two nephews they really enjoy Estes rockets. My nephew Mason can't stop bugging his mom about wanting to come over to his grandparents house this so me and Uncle can shoot rockets together he really loves it so thank you so much I enjoy taking the time building this special rocket for my nephew Big Bertha and I also enjoy Luna bug and red der Max and long an ranger rocket the funny thing is I got a rocket stuck in a tree and that ain't no fun try to get it down but unfortunately was unable to but that's okay I am going to continue to keep buying more of your guys's rockets I'm ready for the next challenge in my rocket building I'm looking forward since I was pretty good with beginner and intermediate I'm ready to move to the next level which is the advance rockets wish me luck when I start ordering some of your guys's problem s keep up the good work thank you so much sincerely Joshua link

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    Tim Prince (Jacksonville, FL)
    Fun to build

    Fun to build, fun to fly!

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    Tim Harvey (Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ)

    Big Bertha and the B4 2 engine is the perfect match.

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