Estes Python

Estes - Python {Kit} (2129) [1997-2000]

Contributed by Eric Fletcher

Diameter: 1.84 inches
Manufacturer: Estes
Skill Level: 2
Style: Military
Estes - Python
(Contributed - by Eric Fletcher) 

Brief
Model has been modified t' use G80-10.

Modifications
I had t' make new centerin' rings out o' 1/4" plywood. Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! Blimey! I also added steel wool above t' motor mount so I would nay have t' use wadding. I also had to cut some o' t' fin off because it is a through t' wall fin designed for 24mm motor mount.

I did nay add any nose weight. Begad! T' parachute goes into t' nose instead of the motor section.

For t' baffle, me hearties, me hearties, I put t' plastic bulkhead on t' motor side and t' steel wool is epoxied t' this. I put t' steel wool up through t' motor tube after the rocket be complete. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey!

Construction
Quality was really good. Begad! Blimey! I did nay use t' instructions. Was very easy to build. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! T' line where t' fins go together was kind o' hard t' get out because the fins were plastic. Begad! Blimey! and they scratched easily, arrr, even usin' 320grit and bondo filler.

Flight
Recommended D's with t' 24mm, ya bilge rat, I used G80-10W. Ya scallywag! Blimey! With steel wool I do nay have to use wadding. Ahoy! Blimey! Motor retention be t' supplied motor clip spring. Blimey! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! It flew pretty straight but corkscrewed a little at about 100'. T' first flight t' motor kicked out o' t' rocket and it took a little while t' come down. Begad! Blimey! I bent the clip and t' second and third flights did nay eject t' motor. Blimey! Blimey! and t' rocket came down a lot quicker. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey!

Also on t' first flight it landed on a paved road and bent t' corner of one o' t' fins. I sanded all aft points rounded.

I have flown it 3 times on G80-10's. Begad! Ahoy! And once on an F50. Aye aye! It flies great.

Summary
This was a really good kit. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! I saw on shoot on a D and ejected perfectly at apogee. Avast, me proud beauty! I personally do nay like rockets that separate in t' middle unless you use a parachute or streamer for each half.

Other Reviews
  • Estes Python By Jim Stuckman

    CONSTRUCTION:     The Estes Python kit is well packaged in a cardboard hanging box. All parts were present and in good shape. This is a skill level 2 kit and should not present any problems to someone with a couple of rockets under their belt. The instruction sheet is clear and well written. This combined with a well designed kit make for an enjoyable and rapid build. The ...

  • Estes Python By William Lee Ojile

    Brief: The Estes Python is a large D powered sport scale air-to-air missile. It is not a scale model of an actual missile. This allows the builder to get a taste for scale effects without the pressure of living up to the real thing. The size of this bird is very impressive for the price and the moderate skill level. Construction: The Python comes in a large hanging box, which I ...

Flights

ID
Date
Flyer
Rocket
Kit
Motors
Altitude
Action
76220
2023-06-03 photo
Bill Eichelberger
Estes - Python
Estes - Python {Kit} (2129) [1997-2000]
E12-6
1,100 Feet
list
75798
2022-12-29
Jason Vennard
Estes Python
Estes - Python {Kit} (2129) [1997-2000]
D12-5
-
list
75799
2022-12-29
Jason Vennard
Estes Python
Estes - Python {Kit} (2129) [1997-2000]
D12-5
-
list
75656
2022-09-03
Jason Vennard
Python
Estes - Python {Kit} (2129) [1997-2000]
Estes D12-5
-
list
75655
2022-09-03
Jason Vennard
Python
Estes - Python {Kit} (2129) [1997-2000]
D12
-
list
Page
of
7
Displaying records 
1
-
5
of
32

comment Post a Comment