Month: November 2020

ESTES Model #2176 Description This fun rocket is a big, two stag payloader. The Echostar has a clear payload section to store cargo during flight. Additional Information Length: 29″ Diameter: 1.33″ Weight: 3.6 oz. Fins: Die Cut Balsa Recovery: 18″ Parachute Recommended Motors: Only Upper Stage B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 Upper with Payload B4-2, B6-2, C6-5…

ESTES Model #1958 Description The Black Brant family of sounding rockets was made in Canada in the late 50s. More than a half century later, highly reliable Black Brant rockets are still carrying scientific payloads to high altitude. Second in the series, the 28 foot long rocket first flew in 1960. It was eventually succeeded…

ESTES Model #2171 Description The Sizzler is just a really cool rocket. Additional Information Length: 11.75″ Diameter: 0.74″ Weight: 0.8 oz. Recovery: 12″ Parachute Fins: Die Cut Balsa Altitude: 1686′ Recommended Motors: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5,B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7 Instructions Photo Gallery Build History 05/07/2001 – Purchased Estes Sizzler from Hobbylinc for $6.19 (Retail $8.99) 12/05/2001…

ESTES Model #1960 Description The easy to build Estes Nova Payloader model rocket is an all-time favorite for hard-core rocket aficionados! It’s truly the number one choice of rocketeers wanting to experiment with payloads. This rocket has a clear 4 inch payload section that can be filled with all sorts of fun things, from bugs…

ESTES Model #1903 Description The Estes’ Maxi Alpha 3 is a “super-sized” version of the Alpha model. Powered by a single D- or E-class engine, the Maxi Alpha 3 can reach heights of 700 feet! Additional Information Length: 33.25″ Diameter: 2.6″ Weight: 6.6 oz. Fins: Plastic Decal: Self Adhesive Recommended Motors: D12-3, E9-4, E9-6 Instructions…

ESTES Model #2096 Description A super easy build. Helicopter nose cone and streamer main body recovery. Fluorescent colors. Flies over 1000′. Additional Information Length: 13.875″ Diameter: 0.736″ Weight: 0.91 oz. Fin Can: Plastic Recommended Motors: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-2, B6-6, B8-5, C6-5, C6-7 Instructions Photo Gallery Build History 03/15/2001 – Purchased Estes Turbo Copter…

ESTES Model #2078 Description This model is a single stage egg carrier and could be used in competition. Additional Information Length: 18.8″ Diameter: 1.346″ Weight: 3.8 oz. Fin: Plastic Recommended Motors: B6-2, C6-5 Instructions Photo Gallery Build History 03/15/2001 – Purchased Estes Omloid from Nchobbies for $14.49 (Retail $15.89) 12/15/2001 – Opened box and found…

ESTES Model #2070 Description Single-stage, ARF, wide-body rocket for carrying small GI-Joe or other small objects for ejection at apogee and recovery by parachute. Nose cone recovers by streamer. Additional Information Instructions Photo Gallery Build History Flights Date Location # Motor Comments