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. T' simple plastic fin through t' body construction makes t' rocket easy t' build. Begad! Well, blow me down! T' motor mount is plastic and t' rocket can be ready t' fly in about 1 hour.

T' instructions are easy t' follow. Aye aye! Begad! T' only supplies needed are some plastic cement. T' rocket does nay need painting. Ahoy! T' decal covers t' length o' t' body tube.

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

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
Flight was straight and true. Aye aye! Well, blow me down! T' rocket really takes off on a B4-4. Be carefull if you plan t' use a C motor, arrr, me hearties, ya bilge rat, you will need a large field.

Recovery:
Recovery be good. Aye aye! No damage t' t' rocket at all. Begad! You might want t' cut a spill hole in t' 'chute. Well, blow me down! 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. Ya scallywag! Blimey! It really takes off. It is very durable. Begad! Blimey! Well, me bucko, blow me down! Blimey! My 2.5 year old son loves t' play with it. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! Blimey! T' rocket comes as part o' a starter kit. It includes t' launch pad and controller. Aye aye! Blimey! You can get it for about $20 at Wal-Mart.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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