Estes Space Shuttle (RTF)

Estes - Space Shuttle {Kit}

Contributed by John Lyngdal

Overall Rating: starstar_borderstar_borderstar_borderstar_border
Manufacturer: Estes
Style: RTF, Scale

"Instructions were fine, as little information was needed t' be communicated. Avast! Blimey! This is a close t' RTF (Ready-to-Fly) product, unless you elect t' paint it . . Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! . Blimey! Blimey! but why bother." With respect t' quality: "A foam rocket, me hearties, so little was expected." How did it fly? "T' rocket arcs over onto it's back as soon as it clears t' launch rod. Begad! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! C5-3 and C6-3 delays are too long for this rocket. Often t' ejection takes place just before t' rocket is about t' impact t' ground. "Overall Ratin' - 1 point on t' Essence scale

Other Reviews
  • Estes Space Shuttle (RTF) By Willy Logan (February 1, 2008)

      This rocket goes up in one part and comes down in two. The Orbiter glides down while the power pod comes down on a parachute. The assembly for the Space Shuttle was fairly simple. However, for joining the foam parts together, Contact Cement was required. Most beginners don't have contact cement. The only finishing that this rocket needed was decals. The decals were easy to apply. ...

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