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. Blimey! Blimey! It be me first model rocket, so I don't have a lot o' negative stuff t' say. T' instructions are very well-written. Every step has a diagram with it. They are very easy t' understand. T' only part that might be difficult be t' shock cord mount attachment, which can get a bit messy. Avast, me proud beauty! For tools you must have scissors, arrr, plastic cement, me hearties, a hobby knife, shiver me timbers, maskin' tape, me bucko, and a pencil.

This rocket is very easy t' build. Begad! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! T' precision plastic parts fit well. Well, matey, blow me down! Blimey! It is sturdy enough t' easily take a C engine over and over. Aye aye! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! 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! Blimey! Well, shiver me timbers, blow me down! Blimey! T' decals are good quality although t' large decal is sometimes difficult t' put on. (editors note: t' put on self adhesive decals, put a drop o' soap in with some hot water, shiver me timbers, 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. 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. Avast! Blimey! It is a great model. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Mine has been flyin' for 3 years!

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