Estes - Space Shuttle

Estes - Space Shuttle Kit

Estes Space Shuttle (RTF) By Willy Logan (February 1, 2008)
This rocket goes up in one part and comes down in two. The Orbiter glides down while the power pod comes down on a parachute. The assembly for the Space Shuttle was fairly simple. However, for joining the foam parts together, Contact Cement was required. Most beginners don't have contact cement. The only finishing that this rocket needed was decals. The decals were easy to apply. ...
Estes Space Shuttle (RTF) By John Lyngdal (January 1, 2008)
"Instructions were fine, as little information was needed to be communicated. This is a close to RTF (Ready-to-Fly) product, unless you elect to paint it . . . but why bother." With respect to quality: "A foam rocket, so little was expected." How did it fly? "The rocket arcs over onto it's back as soon as it clears the launch rod. C5-3 and C6-3 delays are too long for this rocket. Often the ...