Quite the unique design and a super cool rocket will get your building juices going with the Protostar! Overall length is 24 inches and weight is about 5 ounces for this “Star”. C11, D and E engine powered, this rocket can top out at 1350 feet! Add the newest Estes “Spaceship” to your collection today!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, ca, carpenter’s glue, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white), paint (silver) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)
WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with a 3/16 inch launch rod and E Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
Recommended Engines
C11-3, D12-5, E12-6
Projected Max Altitude
1350 ft. (411 m)
Recovery System
18 in. (45.7 cm) Parachute
Length
24 in. (61 cm)
Diameter
1.64 in. (42 mm)
Estimated Weight
5 oz. (141.7 g)
Estimated Assembly Time
3 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included)
Fin Materials
Laser cut wood
Decal Type
Waterslide
Launch System
Porta-Pad II or Porta-Pad E and E Launch Controller
Launch Rod Size
3/16" Maxi Rod (sold separately)
Age Recommendation
Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
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