Estes Super Shot

Estes - Super Shot {Launch/Starter Set} (188)

Contributed by Marty Wiggins

Construction Rating: starstarstarstar_borderstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Manufacturer: Estes

Rocket PicBrief:
Simple Beginner rocket that is easy t' build and fun t' fly.

Construction:
This rocket came as part o' a kit. Blimey! T' simple plastic fin through t' body construction makes t' rocket easy t' build. T' motor mount is plastic and t' rocket can be ready t' fly in about 1 hour.

T' instructions are easy t' follow. Blimey! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' only supplies needed are some plastic cement. Begad! Blimey! T' rocket does nay need painting. Arrr! Blimey! T' decal covers t' length o' t' body tube.

Finishing:
Fininshin' is very easy. Begad! You just put on t' decal that is provided.

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
Flight was straight and true. Begad! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! T' rocket really takes off on a B4-4. Aye aye! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! Be carefull if you plan t' use a C motor, shiver me timbers, you will need a large field.

Recovery:
Recovery was good. No damage t' t' rocket at all. You might want t' cut a spill hole in t' 'chute. This will allow for less drift durin' t' recovery

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
T' rocket is easy t' build and fun t' fly. It really takes off. It is very durable. Ya scallywag! My 2.5 year old son loves t' play with it. Avast, me proud beauty! T' rocket comes as part o' a starter kit. Begad! It includes t' launch pad and controller. Well, blow me down! You can get it for about $20 at Wal-Mart.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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