Description
(Formerly Skill Level 4)
Standing over 2 feet tall, the Expedition is a high performance sport rocket! Launched on Estes C11, D and E model rocket engines, this rocket will go well over 1,000 feet! A little bit of a challenge to build but a rocket you will be proud to have in your collection!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, clear tape, primer (white), paint (metallic blue, metallic red, white) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)
WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and E 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).
WARNING
Sine Nomine –
Most of the hard work on this kit involves card stock and cut tubes. If you have some experience, this build shouldn’t be a problem for you. The toughest part for me was painting – there are a lot of curved surfaces and recesses. The finished product looks great and flies well.
Sam –
Handsome if challenging to build
This kit builds into a very nice-looking vehicle, but it does require skill in cutting and fitting some of the parts. I departed from the stock paint scheme and painted mine gloss white with USAF markings, to represent a notional launch vehicle.
If you take your time and use a steady hand, you will be rewarded with a fine addition to your fleet.
Roger –
Nice Rocket
Took some time to ensure it was done right. But well worth the time. Have only launched with a D so far, had to reinforce the parachute as it ripped off. I really like the structural strength of this rocket.
For an experienced rocketeer, I would highly recommend this rocket
Doug –
Detailed build
This was a detailed build, but well worth the effort. The finished model is beautiful. I needed a little extra nose weight with an E engine.
David –
Very good rocket
Assembly has been some what tedious, but we are looking forward to its first flight