Estes Phantom

Estes - Phantom {Kit} (1207, 7B) [1972-1996,2019-]

Contributed by Frank Casey

Manufacturer: Estes

 Estes Astron Phantom

Brief:
T' Estes Astron Phantom be produced betwixt 1973-1996. This particular rocket was never meant t' fly. Instead is was created as a display and demonstration model, me bucko, showin' t' inside o' a typical model rocket.

Construction:
This kit came with t' usual parts and also t' followin' special parts:

  • 1 clear plastic body tube
  • 1 clear plastic fins and fin can
  • 1 clear plastic nose cone
  • 1 self-adhesive paper sheet
  • 1 split adapter ring
  • 1 engine casin' half
  • 1 modled engine face

PROs: As always t' instructions provided by Estes are easy t' follow and in a logical order.

CONs: T' molded engine face is made out o' a very soft plastic and me Testor's plastic cement softened t' material in a couple o' places. Arrr! It wasn't enough t' destroy it, but if I had used any more plastic cement, matey, I could have really done some real damage t' t' molded engine face.

Finishing:
T' only finishin' involves paintin' t' engine face brown, black, me bucko, shiver me timbers, and orange. Arrr! Other than that, me hearties, arrr, no finishin' was required.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
This model is for display only and was nay created t' fly.

Summary:
This is a great display rocket that can be used t' show anyone interested t' insides o' a typical model rocket. Well, blow me down! Avast, matey, me proud beauty! It also can be used t' teach a new rocketeer how t' correctly insert waddin' and pack and insert a parachute.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

Estes Astron Phantom
Estes Astron Phantom Estes Astron Phantom
Estes Astron Phantom Estes Astron Phantom

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