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Estes Show Stopper

Estes - Show Stopper {Kit} (2466) [2014-]

Contributed by Chris Flanigan

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Published: 2015-01-21
Diameter: 1.64 inches
Length: 26.20 inches
Manufacturer: Estes
Skill Level: 1
Style: Sport

Brief

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 perfect if you want a quick to build large rocket.

Components

  • Plastic nose cone
  • Large tube
  • D engine kit
  • Plastic sturdy fins

Construction

Pro - simple to build.   We love the sturdy fins and nose cone.  That allows for usage of streamers or small parachutes.

Cons - if you love building as much as launching, you won't want this kit.

Finishing

Simple!!!!!

 

Construction Score: 5

Flight

Perfectly straight flight.

Large rocket

Recovery

Sturdy    Takes a beating and keeps on ticking.

 

The only thing I would improve would be to add a nylon parachute instead of the thin plastic.

 

Flight Rating: 5

Summary

Very sturdy D-size rocket that builds quickly.

 

Overall Rating: 5

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