thingsgobang
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Hey guys,
I am new to this forum and building/launching rockets so i am going to need as much information as possible from everyone on here :wink: I have loved the idea of rockets for many many years from watching space movies through out my life to the old launch to the moon and mars etc, I have also always had a love for R/C i have owned helicopters, airplanes and cars so i have some experience in building and flying models and not going to lie love it a true passion if i could get in the real things and fly/drive i would haha.
So i have been searching online for a beginners build rocket kit for sale and there are quiet a few to choose from so i am a little stuck i am looking for something that i can take a few days building as a project and then take it to the field to hit the big air, the higher it goes the better :tongue: my 2 options and specs below.
001722 - Comet Chaser™
"Skill Level 1
A new shining star has been added to the Estes bluk pack line! The Comet Chaser is an easy-to-build Skill Level 1 rocket with laser cut wood fins.
You can use a wide variety of Estes standard engines to launch this rocket. A brightly colored parachute makes tracking a simple task. No doubt about it, this little star will shine brightly in every classroom and at every launch field."
"Skill Level 1
Length: 14.4 in. (36.5 cm)
Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz. (36.8 g)
Laser Cut Wood Fins, Waterslide Decals, 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1150 ft. (351 m) "
001949 - Viking™
"Skill Level 1
The Estes Viking is one fantastic research rocket with 48 possible different fin configurations! This kit gives you five special die cut card stock fins that allow you to create a rocket that's a truly unique rocket of your own design! Take your pick on how you want your rocket to look; fins up, fins down or fins whatever way. You call it, it's your day to be the rocket designer! Customize your own rocket...no matter how you place the fins, it still offers the ultimate in high performance model rocket flight!
The Viking stands just over 12 inches tall. When flown on standard engines, the Viking is able to reach amazing launch heights over 1600 feet and land safely with its bright orange streamer. The versatile Viking can be built in an afternoon. It's a great high altitude rocket for beginners, class projects, clubs and rocket demonstrations.
Skill Level 1
Length: 12.1 in. (30.7 cm)
Diameter: .74 in. (19 mm)
Estimated Weight: .6 oz. (17 g)
Card Stock Fins, Self-stick Decals, Streamer Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (first launch), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1600 ft. (488 m)"
Any information on these 2 rockets that you could give would be greatly appreciated!! which is better??
Thanks everyone
I am new to this forum and building/launching rockets so i am going to need as much information as possible from everyone on here :wink: I have loved the idea of rockets for many many years from watching space movies through out my life to the old launch to the moon and mars etc, I have also always had a love for R/C i have owned helicopters, airplanes and cars so i have some experience in building and flying models and not going to lie love it a true passion if i could get in the real things and fly/drive i would haha.
So i have been searching online for a beginners build rocket kit for sale and there are quiet a few to choose from so i am a little stuck i am looking for something that i can take a few days building as a project and then take it to the field to hit the big air, the higher it goes the better :tongue: my 2 options and specs below.
001722 - Comet Chaser™
"Skill Level 1
A new shining star has been added to the Estes bluk pack line! The Comet Chaser is an easy-to-build Skill Level 1 rocket with laser cut wood fins.
You can use a wide variety of Estes standard engines to launch this rocket. A brightly colored parachute makes tracking a simple task. No doubt about it, this little star will shine brightly in every classroom and at every launch field."
"Skill Level 1
Length: 14.4 in. (36.5 cm)
Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz. (36.8 g)
Laser Cut Wood Fins, Waterslide Decals, 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1150 ft. (351 m) "
001949 - Viking™
"Skill Level 1
The Estes Viking is one fantastic research rocket with 48 possible different fin configurations! This kit gives you five special die cut card stock fins that allow you to create a rocket that's a truly unique rocket of your own design! Take your pick on how you want your rocket to look; fins up, fins down or fins whatever way. You call it, it's your day to be the rocket designer! Customize your own rocket...no matter how you place the fins, it still offers the ultimate in high performance model rocket flight!
The Viking stands just over 12 inches tall. When flown on standard engines, the Viking is able to reach amazing launch heights over 1600 feet and land safely with its bright orange streamer. The versatile Viking can be built in an afternoon. It's a great high altitude rocket for beginners, class projects, clubs and rocket demonstrations.
Skill Level 1
Length: 12.1 in. (30.7 cm)
Diameter: .74 in. (19 mm)
Estimated Weight: .6 oz. (17 g)
Card Stock Fins, Self-stick Decals, Streamer Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (first launch), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1600 ft. (488 m)"
Any information on these 2 rockets that you could give would be greatly appreciated!! which is better??
Thanks everyone
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