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Estes Alpha III® Model Rocket Kit #1256
$24.99
Estes Alpha III Model Rocket Kit #1256 is a beginner rocket with precolored parts, a one-piece molded fin unit and self-stick decals. Assembly is required; engines and launch equipment are sold separately. Launch readiness Approved motors:...
Supplier:HLHHeartland Hobby Wholesale
Model rocket details
Included items and launch supplies
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.
- Product type
- Individual rocket kit
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Build type
- Easy assembly with precolored parts and molded fin unit
- Separate launch system
- Required
- Recommended first motor
- A8-3
- Motor diameter
- 18 mm
- Approved motor classes
- 1/2A, A, B, C
- Recovery
- 12 in. (30.5 cm) parachute
- Launch rod
- 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
- Manufacturer-stated maximum
- Up to 1150 ft under appropriate conditions
- Age guidance
- Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12
Recommended motors
1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.
Included
- Alpha III rocket kit
- Precolored body components
- One-piece molded fin unit
- 12-inch parachute
- Self-stick decals
- Manufacturer instructions
You will also need
- Exact approved model rocket engine
- Starter and plug
- Recovery wadding
- Porta-Pad II or exact compatible launch pad
- Electron Beam or exact compatible launch controller
- Four AA alkaline batteries
- Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Fine sandpaper
- Carpenter's glue
- Hobby knife
- Photos and product details show the item, packaging, and condition.
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Product details
Estes Alpha III Model Rocket Kit #1256 is a beginner rocket with precolored parts, a one-piece molded fin unit and self-stick decals. Assembly is required; engines and launch equipment are sold separately.
Launch readiness
- Approved motors: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 and C6-7
- Launch rod: 1/8 inch
- Recovery: 12-inch parachute
- Manufacturer-stated maximum: up to 1,150 feet under appropriate conditions
Still required
A compatible launch pad and controller, exact approved engine, starter, recovery wadding, four AA alkaline batteries, scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue and a hobby knife are required.
Recommended for ages 10 and older, with adult supervision for rocketeers under 12.
Specifications are listed alongside the product details above.
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$24.99
Model rocket details
Included items and launch supplies
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.
- Product type
- Individual rocket kit
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Build type
- Easy assembly with precolored parts and molded fin unit
- Separate launch system
- Required
- Recommended first motor
- A8-3
- Motor diameter
- 18 mm
- Approved motor classes
- 1/2A, A, B, C
- Recovery
- 12 in. (30.5 cm) parachute
- Launch rod
- 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
- Manufacturer-stated maximum
- Up to 1150 ft under appropriate conditions
- Age guidance
- Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12
Recommended motors
1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.
Included
- Alpha III rocket kit
- Precolored body components
- One-piece molded fin unit
- 12-inch parachute
- Self-stick decals
- Manufacturer instructions
You will also need
- Exact approved model rocket engine
- Starter and plug
- Recovery wadding
- Porta-Pad II or exact compatible launch pad
- Electron Beam or exact compatible launch controller
- Four AA alkaline batteries
- Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Fine sandpaper
- Carpenter's glue
- Hobby knife
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