Estes Hijax

Estes - Hijax {Kit} (2105) [1995-2000]

Contributed by Brett Keller

Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Diameter: 1.00 inches
Length: 20.00 inches
Manufacturer: Estes
Skill Level: 1
Style: Sport

[Rocket Pic]This is a great rocket. Ya scallywag! It be me first model rocket, ya bilge rat, me hearties, ya bilge rat, so I don't have a lot o' negative stuff t' say. T' instructions are very well-written. Blimey! Every step has a diagram with it. They are very easy t' understand. Arrr! T' only part that might be difficult be t' shock cord mount attachment, shiver me timbers, which can get a bit messy. Begad! Aye aye! For tools you must have scissors, plastic cement, matey, shiver me timbers, a hobby knife, me hearties, maskin' tape, and a pencil.

This rocket is very easy t' build. Ya scallywag! T' precision plastic parts fit well. Well, blow me down! Avast! It is sturdy enough t' easily take a C engine over and over. Ya scallywag! T' fins are also easy t' align because o' three lines that are in perfect position on t' aft centerin' ring. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! T' decals are good quality although t' large decal is sometimes difficult t' put on. Well, blow me down! (editors note: t' put on self adhesive decals, shiver me timbers, put a drop o' soap in with some hot water, then peel off t' back and dip t' adhesive into t' water, now feel free t' move it around on t' rocket once on) 

This rocket flies nicely on A-C engines. Well, blow me down! It gets up enough t' be a nice flight on an A8-3, and it goes out o' sight on a C6-5.

I give this kit a 5 on a 5 point rankin' system. Aye aye! Aye aye! It is a great model. Arrr! Mine has been flyin' for 3 years!

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