Estes Big Dawg

Estes - Big Dawg {Kit} (2151) [1998-2000]

Contributed by Doyle Tatum

Diameter: 1.33 inches
Length: 12.80 inches
Manufacturer: Estes
Skill Level: 1
Style: Sport

[Picture]I like this kit. Begad! It is extremely easy t' construct, yet is very attractive and sturdy. Well, blow me down! T' through-the-wall fins reached t' t' motor mount per t' instructions, which are precise. Begad! Aye aye! I added a Keelhaul®©™ cord, tied t' t' motor mount, in lieu o' t' Estes shock mount. Begad! Avast! I did decide t' build this one stock and maybe another one in t' future with a 24mm mount. I used 5 minute epoxy throughout. Arrr! Avast! T' only other deviation I made be t' add a 3/16" launch lug, next t' t' supplied 1/8" lug. Avast, me proud beauty! I painted and [put on the] decals mine just like on t' box which is nay t' norm for me (but I thought it looked good that way). Ya scallywag! Arrr! I recommend this model for everyone. 

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  • Estes Big Dawg By Bill Eichelberger

    The Big Dawg was one of those rare kits from Estes that actually turned out to be quite a bit more than the sum of its parts. While it looks like a typical late 90's 4FNC rocket at first glance, it's interesting in that it's one of the earliest Estes kits that utilized through the wall (TTW) fin attachment. The Big Dawg builds quickly and results in a sharp looking, sturdy little 18mm ...

  • Estes Big Dawg By Mike Olson

    I built a Big Dawg recently, and flew it when my son's Cub Scout pack was invited to Tripoli Nebraska's October launch. Construction was straight-forward for a through-the-tube rocket. Estes' instructions were very good, however, it appears that the motor tube has been shortened since the illustrations were drawn. They show a three inch tube. The included tube measured 2 3/4 inches, and as a ...

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