Estes Tandem-X Model Rocket Launch Set - 1483
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Customer Review: Fantastic Starter Set
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been probably 30 or so years since I last had an Estes model rocket. I remember them fondly from my youth and so I thought it might be a fun experience for my 8-year old as well. This is a great set to get started as it includes an easy (and very big) rocket and a more difficult (and smaller) rocket. The set also includes everything but the engines and recovery wadding both of which you will need (the ignitors and plugs come with the engines). The difficulty comes in the building stage with the larger Amazon rocket requiring only model and white glue while the smaller rocket needs paint. I have not yet tried the smaller rocket opting to get into the sky quickly. The instructions for the Amazon rocket are straightforward and I do recommending testing the fit dry first. We had no issues nor need to trim any pieces, but you want to make sure before you commit with glue. I would guess we spent about 30 minutes or so in assembly outside of drying time. We let the rocket completely dry for 24 hours before we took it out.
The launching process could not have gone better. We choose a day that wasn't particularly windy and we had a good size open field in which to launch. We did two launches and both went off without a hitch. We used C6-5 rocket engines which is perfect for the Amazon. It goes plenty high, but not so high that you cannot see each stage. We were able to see it reach its apex, level out, and finally engage the parachute. Watching the chute come out was thrilling (I was very afraid it wouldn't work and the rocket would become a missile). The wind carried it a bit (which is why you want both a large field and a relatively calm day) but due to the size of the Amazon, the red chute, and the ability to follow it the whole way, we had no issue retrieving the rocket. The chute worked well and the rocket landed each time pretty softly. In fact there wasn't even a scuff on the rocket. Make sure kids don't grab it right away when it lands because the engines can still be pretty hot.
I cannot recommend this set any more highly. The rocket is impressively big and the launch will delight both young and old. I only wish we bought more engines to begin with, but I will be ordering plenty more now that I know everything works so well.
Have fun!
Description of Estes Tandem-X Model Rocket Launch Set - 1483
The Estes Tandem-X Launch Set is a complete set that includes two exciting model rockets; the Crossfire ISX that streaks over 1,200 feet into the sky, and the Amazon that flies over 600 feet. The Amazon is a skill level E2X model that assembles in less than an hour, requires no painting, and is almost three feet tall. The Crossfire ISX is a skill level 1 model with laser-cut fins that is easy to build and simple to finish. Each high-flying rocket launches using Estes model rocket engines (not included) and is recovered using a 12-inch parachute (Crossfire ISX) or 18-inch parachute (Amazon). Includes two rockets, complete launch system, the Rocketeers guide to model rocketry, and flight supplies. Assembly requires glue, plastic model cement, and paint. Also requires Estes model rocket engines, Estes igniters and plugs, and Estes recovery wadding.Hobbies Toys
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