ESTES Model #7253
Description
The Explorer Aquarius is a master level kit that features a custom jig for perfect alignment assembly. Launched with an Estes D12-5 engine (sold separately), the Explorer Aquarius can fly higher than 700 feet! You’ll want to proudly display this show piece when it’s not on the launch pad, so we’ve included a removable plastic display engine nozzle for the complete effect.
Whether you are a faithful follower of the goings on at NASA, such as tracking the progress of the InSight Mars Lander — or a diehard Roddenberry fan, boldly going wherever you go, you’re sure to love this rocket. The Explorer Aquarius is a master level kit that features a custom jig for perfect alignment assembly. Launched with an Estes D12-5 engine (sold separately), the Explorer Aquarius can fly higher than 700 feet! You’ll want to proudly display this show piece when it’s not on the launch pad, so we’ve included a removable plastic display engine nozzle for the complete effect. Challenge your modeling dexterity with this uniquely designed craft.
Additional Information
- Length: 21.8″
- Diameter: 2.75″
- Weight: 4.2 oz.
- Fins: Laser Cut Wood
- Decal: Waterslide
- Recovery: 18″ Parachute
- Recommended Motors;
- D12-3, D12-5, E12-4, E12-6
Instructions
Photo Gallery
Build History
- 01/03/2019 – Purchased Estes Explorer Aquarius from Scale Reproductions, Inc. in Louisville, KY for $22.00 (Retail $38.99). This purchase was made to replace the lost nose cone that occurred on September 9, 2012 at Anderson Dean Community Park.
- 01/04/2019 – Took pictures of package and components
- 01/05/2019 – Scanned instructions.
- 01/31/2019 – Replacement Nose Cone decals cut out from decal sheet for application to replacement nose cone. Applied decals to nose cone.
- 02/01/2019 – Painted spot on nose cone using Pactra A46 Flatblack acrylic enamel with paintbrush.
- 02/02/2019 – Sprayed decal setting on nose cone. This finishes repair of Estes Explorer Aquarius #7253 nose cone.
Flights
| Date | Location | # | Motor | Comments |
| 09/09/2012 | ADC Park | BS60 | D12-7W | Lost Nose Cone. |