Hawkeye (2)

ESTES Model #0873

Description

Military styling fiber fins and three color decal make this mini engine model rocket a fine addition to any collection.

Additional Information

  • Length: 8.5″
  • Diameter: 0.541″
  • Weight: 0.42 oz.
  • Recovery: Streamer
  • Recommended Motors:
    • 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T

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Build History

  • 02/12/2000 – Purchased Estes #0873 Hawkeye from Joe’s Hobby Barn for $3.49 (Retail $3.49). Marked body tube using fin guide and extended lines. Removed cardboard fins from cardboard stock sheet. Glued fins to body tube along reference lines.
  • 02/13/2000 – Glued and filleted fins, rudders, tube coupler and engine blank in place with Elmers Yellow Glue. Attached shock cord with a fabricated engine mount installed by slitting the tube. Glued launch lug to body tube.
  • 06/09/2000 – Painted model using Krylon Glossy Smoke Gray #1608.
  • 12/16/2000 – Applied last of the decals. This completes construction of Estes #0873 Hawkeye model rocket.

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