Estes - Saturn V

Estes - Saturn V Kit

T' 2016 version o' t' Estes Saturn V kit included injection molded plastic fins.

Decals:	Waterslide
Diameter:	3.94 inches
Length:	43.25 inches
Manufacturer:	Estes
Model:	2157
Product Type:	Kit
Production Years:	1998-1998, 2010-2011, 2016
Recommended Motors:	E12-4, E30-4
Recovery:	Parachute
Scale:	1/100
Skill Level:	5
Status:	Out-Of-Production
Style:	Scale
Tags:	Scale:Saturn:Saturn V, Family:Estes:Saturn V
Weight:	11.00 ounces

Reviews

Estes Saturn V By Mike Caplinger (June 13, 2018)
This is a short review of the Estes Apollo 11 Saturn V kit, number 2157. I purchased the kit in 2017. There are several reviews of this kit in its various forms over the years on RR and tons of information on the web. Probably the definitive source of information is Chris Michielssen's build thread from 2011, which starts at http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.co ...
Estes Saturn-V/Apollo 11 By Jim Stuckman
First Impressions: 10/31/98 - Tonight I had a large package waiting for me when I got home - a beta-version of the soon to be released Saturn V!The kit is packed in a NCR style box with a cool graphic of the Saturn V. The specs on the label are: 43.25" Long 3.938" Diameter 10.2 oz weight Motor D12-3 Est. Max Alt - 100' Upon opening the box, it quickly becomes ...

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Saturn V 1/100 scale 30th Anniversary

Blog Posts

Dick Stafford's Rocket Dungeon Blog

The Estes Saturn V is the numero uno rocket of all time (2009-04-18)
The definitive Estes Saturn V build review (2011-04-28)

Model Rocket Building Blog

Estes Saturn V Instructions (2010-09-26)
Bad Estes Instruction Drawings (2010-09-26)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 1 Parts (2011-04-28)
Estes Saturn V Part 2 Prepping Parts (2011-04-29)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 3 Stand (2011-04-30)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 4 Tube Marking and Engine Mount (2011-05-01)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 5 Engine Mount (2011-05-02)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 6 Couplers (2011-05-02)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 8 Seam Filling (2011-05-03)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 9 Seam Filling (2011-05-03)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 10 Seam Filling (2011-05-04)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 7 Couplers (2011-05-04)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 11 Reinforcement Ring (2011-05-05)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 12 Shrouds (2011-05-05)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 13 Shrouds (2011-05-06)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 14 Shrouds (2011-05-06)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 15 Wraps (2011-05-07)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 16 Wraps (2011-05-07)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 17 Wraps (2011-05-08)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 18 Wraps (2011-05-08)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 19 Fins (2011-05-09)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 20 Fins (2011-05-10)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 21 Fins (2011-05-11)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 22 Gluing Wraps (2011-05-12)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 23 Gluing Wraps (2011-05-13)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 24 Tower Prep (2011-05-13)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 25 Tower (2011-05-14)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 26 Tower (2011-05-15)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 27 Nozzles (2011-05-15)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 28 Nozzles (2011-05-16)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 29 Fairings (2011-05-16)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 28A Nozzle Bulkhead (2011-05-17)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 30 Fairings (2011-05-17)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 31 Fin Slots (2011-05-18)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 32 Fin Gluing (2011-05-19)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 33 Glue Fairings and Fix (2011-05-20)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 34 Trim Fairings (2011-05-20)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 35 Tunnels (2011-05-21)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 36 Tunnels (2011-05-21)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 37 Wood Tunnels (2011-05-22)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 38 Nozzle Fix (2011-05-23)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 39 Parachute Hook (2011-05-23)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 40 Parachute Hook (2011-05-24)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 41 Parachutes (2011-05-24)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 42 Shock Cord Mount (2011-05-25)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 43 Launch Lugs (2011-05-26)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 44 One Last Fix! (2011-05-26)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 45 White Basecoat (2011-05-27)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 46 Masking (2011-05-27)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 47 Third Stage Wrap (2011-05-28)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 48 Masking Reduction (2011-05-28)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 49 Masking Touchup (2011-05-29)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 50 RCS Nozzle Guide (2011-05-30)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 51 RCS Nozzle Drill (2011-05-31)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 52 RCS Nozzles (2011-06-01)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 54 Interstage Mask! (2011-06-02)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 55 Interstage Mask! (2011-06-02)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 56 Low Wrap and Fin Mask (2011-06-03)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 57 Low Wrap and Fin Mask (2011-06-04)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 58 Cleaning Up The Mask (2011-06-05)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 59 Service Module Wrap (2011-06-06)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 60 Service Module Wrap (2011-06-06)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 61 Fin/Fairing Mask (2011-06-07)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 62 Build Up Until Now (2011-06-08)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 63 Decals (2011-06-08)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 64 Decals (2011-06-09)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 65 Decals (2011-06-09)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 66 Decals (2011-06-10)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 67 Decals (2011-06-10)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 68 'Chute Tie In (2011-06-11)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 69 'Chute Tie In (2011-06-11)
Estes Saturn V Build Part 70 'Chute Tie In (2011-06-12)
Estes Saturn V Build FINISHED! (2011-06-13)
Estes Saturn V Specs and Pics (2011-06-24)
Estes Saturn V Fin Fix, Part 1 (2014-01-17)
Estes Saturn V Fin Fix, Part 2 (2014-01-18)
Estes Saturn V Decal Fix (2014-02-25)
Estes Saturn V Parachute Hook Bend TIP (2014-04-22)
It's Back! The Estes Saturn V (2016-09-20)
Saturn V Kit Fins???? (2016-09-22)
Estes Saturn V Fins Update (2016-09-25)
Saturn V Blog Posts - Book Form! (2016-09-30)
New Estes Saturn V Fins (2016-10-01)
Some Estes / Centuri Saturn V Comparisons (2016-10-04)
Estes Saturn V Concern - (2016-10-05)
Setting the Saturn V Engine Block? TIP (2016-10-06)
Saturn V Side By Side Launch (2019-07-18)
Big Bang Rocket Episode (2020-05-14)

Rocketeer's Corner

No party crashers allowed... (2019-10-25)

Shroudlines Blog

Merry Christmas, Apollo Style! (2016-12-28)

The Rocket N00b Blog

Estes Saturn V! (2016-02-09)

External Links

Ye Olde Rocket Forum - Estes Saturn V Build - Kit No. 2157

A thread describing the construction of an Estes Saturn V.

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