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2016-10-30

Estes Star Orbiter (Kit)

Review

The Star Orbiter is one of the Pro Series II rockets from Estes.   It is about 46" long, 5.9 oz, and uses E or F engines. It is a quick build that you paint yourself.    This is a high flying mid-power rocket for very cheap ($20). That is cheaper than many low power ... [More]

2016-09-23

Estes Top Shot (Kit)

Review

I wanted a larger rocket that could shoot D & E engines to go around 1000 feet so I got this one.   It is an extremely fast build and fun to fly.   The E12 shoots it over 1100 feet! 37" high 5 oz total Parachute recovery. Components E2X - Easy to Assemble ... [More]

2016-08-23

Madcow Rocketry Batray (Kit)

Review

Brief The Batray is a Madcow rocket that is 2.2" wide and 26" long.   It has unique bat wing type fins.  The kit weighs about 8oz built and is of good quality.   Features Unique Bat Fins Cut Vinyl Decal Flameproof Chute Protector Laser Cut Plywood Parts ... [More]

2016-07-30

Estes Top Shot

Flight

The E12 engine sent this rocket straight up and fast!   It went to 1100'. - D12-5 E12-6 - Field [More]

2015-01-31

Estes Helicat (Kit)

Review

The rocket is cool with the heli blades, but it is too heavy.   If you want it to go higher, you need to swap out the blades for a parachute (but some may think you are removing the personality of the rocket).   My son wanted higher so we took them out.   We put in a 12" ... [More]

2015-01-25

Estes Eliminator XL Launch Set (Kit)

Review

Large D / E size kit that flies very well Components Plastic fins Three section tubes that screw together Plastic nose cone /h2 Builds quick. Almost ready to fly. Finishing Stickers are already installed. Construction Score: 4 Flight ... [More]

2015-01-21

Estes Show Stopper (Kit)

Review

Simple kit to build with just a few steps to get to the field.   My son put this together himself. Since he likes big rockets but we only have a 300 yard field, we use small parachutes.   This rocket is very sturdy and can handle harder landings.   For us, this rocket is ... [More]

2014-12-18

Show stopper (1)

Flight

Cut a hole in the parachute to help it come down faster.  This is a sturdy rocket with plastic nose cone and fins. - D12-5 - Field [More]

Show stopper

Flight

Cut a hole in the parachute to help it come down faster.  This is a sturdy rocket with plastic nose cone and fins. - D12-5 - Field [More]

Eliminator XL

Flight

D12-5 - Field [More]

2010-12-28

Estes Helicat

Flight

Removed the helicopter blades to lighten it. Put in a 12" parachute instead.   First flight was a b6-4 which sent it up over 200ft. It floated down slowly about 50 ft from where it took off. Great rocket for young kids. - B6-4 - small neighborhood field [More]