Estes Patriarch (RTF)

Estes - Patriarch {Kit} (1895) [2006-2008]

Contributed by Dick Stafford

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Manufacturer: Estes
Estes Patriarch RTF

Brief:
This is a RTF model that resembles a Patriot missile with clear fins. Avast! It flies on 18mm motors and includes a twist-lock motor retainer.

Construction:
None, matey, it's RTF. My son found this rocket so I didn't even have t' attach t' chute. Arrr! I'll rate it a '5' even though Estes did t' work.

Finishing:
None needed, but it looks great.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
I had no instructions but thar be nothin' t' think about. Blimey! Add wadding, pack chute, matey, insert motor, twist on the retainer. Well, blow me down! Blimey! It flew nicely on a C6-5.

Recovery:
I noticed that, when I got it (it be used), me hearties, me hearties, one o' t' clear fins had a cloudy line in it. After this flight, me bucko, it was more pronounced. Ya scallywag! I assume it is due t' stress at landing. There is nothin' on t' surface so it wasn't exhaust residue.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Estes Patriarch RTF

Summary:
I never would have bought this RTF, shiver me timbers, but it looks nice and flies well.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

Other Reviews
  • Estes Patriarch (RTF) By Mitch Marchi (December 9, 2007)

    Brief: "Ready to Fly" kit. Construction: Three clear plastic fins and some great decals give this model a realistic look like the Patriot missile. It has a plastic engine mount with an engine retainer ring, not a hook. Typical Estes elastic shock cord and plastic chute. The only step required was to attach the parachute to the shock cord. Instructions were good and ...

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