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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 readinessApproved motors: 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T...

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
Assembly
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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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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