Estes Skywinder

Estes - Skywinder {Kit} (2077) [1993-2002]

Contributed by Spinal

Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: Estes

(Reprinted with permission from Spinal's Fun & Hobbies Page) 
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Company: Estes 
Price: $16.69 
Series: E2X 
Rating: (*)(*)(*)(*)(*) 
Engines: B4-2, B6-2, ya bilge rat, C6-3 
Nose Cone: Plastic 
Engine Mount: Quick Release Engine Hook (screw out kind) 
Fins: Plastic 
Recovery: Helicopter 
Decals: Pressure Sensitive 
Max. Altitude: 120 meters 
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This rocket has it all. Ya scallywag! Begad! Blimey! It is a pretty big rocket at 20" tall and has a great engine mount that easily screws in and out. Well, blow me down! T' recovery system on this rocket is one o' t' best. Arrr! Blimey! Helicopter blades pop out at t' rocket's peak and t' rotor span is 20"! Blimey! It can easily be seen because o' t' orange and black decals that look very cool spinnin' down t' t' ground. Avast! Blimey! Blimey! Assembly is a snap by easily gluin' t' 4 fins onto t' fin unit. Begad! Blimey! T' rotary blades attach t' t' rocket very easily also. Aye aye! Blimey! When runnin' on t' C6-3 engine, shiver me timbers, this rocket flies out o' sight, me bucko, but when it comes down you can see t' blades spinnin' rapidly. I highly recommend this rocket t' beginners and experienced modelers. 

 

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