I have not started yet, but many ideas already. Have ordered the Sci-Fi nose cone assortment for creativity. Can't wait to get started!

Absolutley a great read. I did not want to read the last chapter, because doing so meant I would finish the book. It was that good! I have flown model rockets for over 55 plus years and have been in the hobby industry as a retailer for over 52 plus years. It is always a pleasure for me to read, hear about and or meet the people that are responsible for the products that we sell. It puts it all into perspective and makes me appreciate the people and products more. Thank you Mr. Estes for sharing your story.
Alan Hayes
Hayes Hobby House, Inc.

The patch design is crisp and clean. It is as nice as my original NAR patch and Model Rocketry badge I received back in 1972.

I like the "it's heavy" liftoff style.

I have just started reading the book and find it very interesting and not easy to put down. I am 73 years old and have been an avid Estes fan since 1968. I started with the "Astron Big Bertha" and have purchased at lest a 100 plus kits since. I guess I'm hooked. It's always interesting to know the behind the scenes of events that lead to it success.
The book is very enjoyable.

When I was a kid, I'd go to the Keswick Bicycle shop in Glenside, PA to buy Estes rockets and engines. At that age, you don't think a lot about the company behind the products. This book is a fascinating behind-the-scenes of how Vern Estes and company developed. Thoroughly enjoyed. I received it last week and finished it the same day!

Estes engines are consistent and i enjoy using Estes products

Great read, brings me back! A must read for those of us who love model rocketry!

Nice selection of rockets. Small, medium and large rockets in the box. Affordable value.

I was born in 1957 and became an avid model
Rocketeer. I can completely relate to the story of Dear Mr. Estes. I am a retired aerospace engineer and have continued to build and fly rockets to this day.

This was a fun build.

Excellent design and works every time

It’s rocket engine ejection wadding. Doesn’t burn and works as it’s designed to do.

I haven't unboxed the space shuttle yet, but knowing from my past experience it will be fantastic and of very high quality. So, here's the scoop. I'm 62 now, I started building rockets in about 1972 or 74. My first rocket was called a "Sky Hook.," From there I built a number other rockets. One of the most memorable ones was a two stage rocket called the Omega with the blue and black tail fin decals. That rocket was awesome and I wish Estes would bring it back. When I was in sixth grade we had rocketry class, which would now probably be classified as "STEAM." I renumber one of my classmate built a huge rocket called the "Andromeda." That would probably classify as a level five now. It was a great launch. I had a lot of rockets over the years with all sizes of power cells. I lost touch with rockets once I entered the working world. I got into computing in the early 80's, which let me into a 25 year career with the Boeing Aerospace Company. I took early retirement in 2022 and walked over to Alaska Airline and got the job I wanted my whole life, until I developed bone infection in both feet. Long story short, remembering the best times of my youth and still buying Estes Rockets, just too display. Kind Regards, Be Blessed, Mark Lanz

Although I cannot reveal the secrets of the Mystery Rocket Box, I can say that there are fabulous riches contained within. All of the rocket-makers at our house are highly stoked!