I first built and flew this kit in 2023 and really like how it flies. Slow, straight, and stable and smooth staging. The "slow" is great with no wind, but if it's windy you'll get some degree of weathercocking. A longer rod will help, but less wind is always preferable. I've flown it with E16-0 to E16-8 and with F15-0 to F15-8 and, with the two streamers, I had no trouble seeing the sustainer at apogee in a clear sky.

This is an amazing rocket projectI’dreally like to see it fly but even gentle land recoveries and ding up arocket pretty good. The tiny vernier nozzles on the boosters are just too delicate to take an ordinary landing. I think I’ve built a shelf queen.

Great way to get a better price on engines you use.

Accurate modeling and great looking features. I actually work to launch the Vulcan and so it is great for my kids to shoot up!

My son is really enjoying this advent calendar, I think he’ll be excited to have a rocket so different from the many he has made!

The Big Daddy was simple to build. I painted the nose cone blue and the body white. It looks great.

I think they will be perfect for the Bandit. I tried it with a X2 (looks like a lunar module) and it was not powerful enough.

Perfect for medium rocket in a smaller field.

I purchased this calendar earlier this year and enjoyed it through now, but came back hoping to get a 2026 edition. Hopefully in the next few weeks a new 2026 edition will be available for purchase!

Been launching your rockets for 40+ years. Now my niece is into it. Been ordering rockets and accessories for her. I’m excited for her and her interest in model rocketry. I enjoy launching with her and seeing the joy it brings. Takes me back

Nice kit easy to build great first rocket

The bags are cute~ none of them were stuck shut so I am taping them before I give to my grandson each day~ he is excited to see what is inside!

Started grandson down this path. Excellent.
Had similar setup when I was 12. (63 years ago!!)

Gotta love Estes Rockets and this baby is no exception!

Just opened the box, but very impressed already.