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Estes Luna Bug™ Model Rocket Kit #0816

$9.99

Estes Luna Bug Model Rocket Kit #0816 is an intermediate mini-engine rocket with laser-cut cardstock fins and featherweight recovery. Assembly, finishing and launch supplies are separate. Launch readinessApproved motors: 1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T and A10-3T Recommended...

Model rocket details

Included items and launch supplies

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.

Product type
Individual mini-engine rocket kit
Skill level
Intermediate
Build type
Traditional build with laser-cut cardstock fins
Separate launch system
Required
Recommended first motor
1/4A3-3T
Motor diameter
13 mm
Approved motor classes
1/4A, 1/2A, A
Recovery
Featherweight recovery
Launch rod
1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
Manufacturer-stated maximum
Up to 800 ft under appropriate conditions
Field guidance
Official instructions specify a large field at least 500 ft square
Age guidance
Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12

Recommended motors

1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T

Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.

Included

  • Luna Bug rocket kit
  • Laser-cut cardstock fins
  • Nose cone and body tube
  • Launch lug
  • Manufacturer instructions

You will also need

  • Exact approved 13 mm model rocket motor
  • Starter and plug
  • Recovery wadding
  • Compatible launch pad and controller
  • Controller batteries
  • Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil
  • Plastic cement
  • Yellow glue
  • Fine sandpaper
  • White primer
  • Lime green and black gloss paint
Assembly
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Product details

Estes Luna Bug Model Rocket Kit #0816 is an intermediate mini-engine rocket with laser-cut cardstock fins and featherweight recovery. Assembly, finishing and launch supplies are separate.

Launch readiness

  • Approved motors: 1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T and A10-3T
  • Recommended first motor: 1/4A3-3T
  • Launch rod: 1/8 inch
  • Recovery: featherweight
  • Manufacturer-stated maximum: up to 800 feet under appropriate conditions

Still required

A compatible pad and controller, exact approved 13 mm motor, starter, recovery wadding, controller batteries, adhesives and finishing supplies are separate.

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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Model rocket details

Included items and launch supplies

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.

Product type
Individual mini-engine rocket kit
Skill level
Intermediate
Build type
Traditional build with laser-cut cardstock fins
Separate launch system
Required
Recommended first motor
1/4A3-3T
Motor diameter
13 mm
Approved motor classes
1/4A, 1/2A, A
Recovery
Featherweight recovery
Launch rod
1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
Manufacturer-stated maximum
Up to 800 ft under appropriate conditions
Field guidance
Official instructions specify a large field at least 500 ft square
Age guidance
Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12

Recommended motors

1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T

Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.

Included

  • Luna Bug rocket kit
  • Laser-cut cardstock fins
  • Nose cone and body tube
  • Launch lug
  • Manufacturer instructions

You will also need

  • Exact approved 13 mm model rocket motor
  • Starter and plug
  • Recovery wadding
  • Compatible launch pad and controller
  • Controller batteries
  • Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil
  • Plastic cement
  • Yellow glue
  • Fine sandpaper
  • White primer
  • Lime green and black gloss paint