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Estes Ripley Rocket™ Model Rocket Kit #0653
$16.99
Estes Ripley Rocket Model Kit #0653 is an intermediate 13 mm rocket with laser-cut balsa and cardstock fins, waterslide decals and streamer recovery. Assembly, finishing and launch supplies are separate. Launch readiness Approved motors: 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T,...
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 mini-engine rocket kit
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Build type
- Traditional build with laser-cut balsa and cardstock fins
- Separate launch system
- Required
- Motor diameter
- 13 mm
- Approved motor classes
- 1/2A, A
- Recovery
- Streamer
- Launch rod
- 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
- Manufacturer-stated maximum
- Up to 600 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
1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T, A10-3T
Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.
Included
- Ripley rocket kit
- Laser-cut balsa and cardstock fins
- Streamer recovery system
- Waterslide decals
- Manufacturer instructions
You will also need
- Exact approved 13 mm model rocket motor
- Starter and plug
- Recovery wadding
- Estes Mini Launch Pad and Controller
- Four AA alkaline batteries
- Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
- Pencil
- Hobby knife
- Fine sandpaper
- Sanding block
- Yellow glue
- Plastic glue
- Wax paper
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Primer
- Green and black paint
- Photos and product details show the item, packaging, and condition.
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Product details
Estes Ripley Rocket Model Kit #0653 is an intermediate 13 mm rocket with laser-cut balsa and cardstock fins, waterslide decals and streamer recovery. Assembly, finishing and launch supplies are separate.
Launch readiness
- Approved motors: 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T and A10-3T
- Launch system: Estes Mini Launch Pad and Controller
- Launch rod: 1/8 inch
- Recovery: streamer
- Manufacturer-stated maximum: up to 600 feet under appropriate conditions
Exact motor, starter, recovery wadding, launch system, four AA batteries and build/finishing tools are separate.
Specifications are listed alongside the product details above.
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$16.99
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 balsa and cardstock fins
- Separate launch system
- Required
- Motor diameter
- 13 mm
- Approved motor classes
- 1/2A, A
- Recovery
- Streamer
- Launch rod
- 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
- Manufacturer-stated maximum
- Up to 600 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
1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T, A10-3T
Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.
Included
- Ripley rocket kit
- Laser-cut balsa and cardstock fins
- Streamer recovery system
- Waterslide decals
- Manufacturer instructions
You will also need
- Exact approved 13 mm model rocket motor
- Starter and plug
- Recovery wadding
- Estes Mini Launch Pad and Controller
- Four AA alkaline batteries
- Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
- Pencil
- Hobby knife
- Fine sandpaper
- Sanding block
- Yellow glue
- Plastic glue
- Wax paper
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Primer
- Green and black paint
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