Description
(Formerly Skill Level 1)
The Der Red Max is a classic. A uniquely decorated model, this model performs as good as it looks and has a personality all its own!
Standing just a tad over 16 inches tall, the Max is one of our rockets that’s a must have in your rocket arsenal. Every launch with our standard engines will give you stellar flights over 500 feet. Recovery is accomplished with a colorful 18 inch parachute for safe landings.
In addition to retaining all of the great looks and flying qualities of the original, this new version now features laser cut wood fins for improved performance and has a waterslide decal set that replicates the original – including the totally cool skull and crossbones.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white) and paint (black, red). (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).
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Jeremiah Deering –
This was my first rocket ever back in the early 80’s. Still one of my favorites. I loved the decals! A very solid flier!
Rocket Guru –
Great rocket for up powering and up, or down scaling. The BT-60 will accept up to a 38mm motor, but I wouldn’t go any larger than a 29mm motor, with a slotted BT-60 tube and through tube fins and install an ejection baffle, to keep the parachute from melting. Clustering 3x18mm motors, for more smoke and fire, is the best combo, for Der Red Max and 3x the altitude. For real small fields install clustered 7x13mm motors, with no less than 2xA10-3’s, giving you almost a break neck launch speed. I scrap built mine and every serious model rocketeer should own one.
Ernie Lee –
A MUST have! I have SEVERAL! Substitute a full length body tube (BT60) and make a Big Der Red Max!
mark Benvenuto –
A great demonstration rocket
Jeff (verified owner) –
Classic rocket that’s LOTS of fun
The Der Red Max is probably one of my favorite Estes rockets ever. I cloned one a few years before the re-release of this version and I’m so glad they brought it back. The easy build, combined with it’s great flights, and the fun decor all make it a real crowd pleaser, both in the air and on the pad.
Scott –
Great rocket!
This is a MUST have!! I built this rocket almost 30 years ago and was a staple of my collection. Can’t wait to build this again…Great rocket!
John –
Fun to build and fly
This is one of those rockets you just have to have. Easy to build and a plastic nose cone, and the goofy/intimidating decals make this bad boy look great.
Gregory –
Classic must have
Everyone should have one in their fleet. A very iconic rocket that has stood the test of time. Looks cool very reliable flights.
Collin –
great
good rocket basic, good, reliable flights
draney13 –
Cool
This is a cool looking rocket. Flies great and easy to build.