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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zach –
Great Rocket
This rocket fly’s very well. I love the way it looks too. The rocket is totally worth every penny you spend. If you don’t have it get it.
Linux –
Great classic!
This classic is a great display item, but flies superb!!!!! Will definitely buy more in the future.
Jason –
Amazing Recovery
This is my favorite rocket now. Low altitude, means I get it back. Heavy for its size means slow, deliberate take offs. Just a joy to watch going up.
But the best part? The recovery! Watching this rocket on a C coast over at apogee, hold for a second, deploy a chute, and then getting to watch it fall a few feet while that big Skull And Crossbones chute unfolds…
What can I say, it’s a winner all around.
If you don’t have one, get one, it’s that simple.
mike –
my favorite!
Always impressive, just a pleasure to build and love reaction of folks that see it and watch it fly,even got my retired father into the hobby with this one.. You must own at least one of these, sons friends have bought & brought to our workshop to build we will soon have a neighborhood fleet of red der max’s!
limojoe –
Great Rocket
Awesome rocket. 10 launches and counting. Great Design!
Joe –
Estes did it again
This very slick, mean, and amazing rocket is a crowd pleaser. It’s a very big rocket, and its easy to build. I find this rocket one of Estes coolest rockets.
john –
Beast
This is a always reliable crowd pleaser, it is one of my only rockets that hasn’t been in a tree. It goes out of sight on “B” engines.
paddington –
pure awesomeness
I got this as my first rocket and I built it pretty fast but the real joy is launching it and seeing it up in the sky then trying to run and catch it when it lands. This rocket has pretty mild instructions. Good for beginners like me.
Your mom –
Epic rocket
This is a must have for any rocketeer. Ranging from beginner to expert. I got this rocket for my son and he absolutely loves it!
Ryan –
sweet kit!
this rocket flies perfectly straight every time you fly it. there is now way anyone who flies rockets would’nt love this kit. everybody should have a der red max!