Estes Tandem-X Starter Set

Estes - Tandem-X Launch Set {Launch/Starter Set} (1469)

Contributed by Charlaine Cadence Nordin

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: Estes

Brief:
Estes Tandem X Starter Set is an entry level or re-entry into t' rocketry hobby consistin' o' t' Amazon and t' Crossfire ISX rockets. Avast! It is easy t' build both o' t' great fliers and all around fun rockets included.

Construction:
T' Amazon consists of:

  • Plastic nosecone
  • Plastic fin-can/motor-mount
  • Plastic coupler with launch lug
  • 2 black body tubes
  • 1 decal
  • Pre-assembled chute

T' construction o' t' Amazon is simple as it is a E2X and only uses plastic cement t' assemble this near 3 foot monster. Begad! Blimey! With t' shock cord attachin' at t' coupler which is far better than t' 3 fold attachment. Ahoy! This can be built in an half an hour and flown later.

T' Crossfire ISX consists of:

  • Motor mount assembly
  • Body tube
  • Plastic nose cone
  • Laser cut Balsa fins
  • Launch lug
  • Pre-assembled chute

This kit goes together like an alpha or other o' Estes's skill level 1 rockets t' only difference be t' 3 veins that attach t' t' fins trailin' edges.

Finishing:
T' Amazon is finished by attachin' t' decal t' one side.

T' Crossfire is painted white with t' nose painted black instead o' t' suggested red. Ya scallywag! And t' decals attached.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
I flew t' Amazon on a B6-4 for its first flight, ya bilge rat, which was great screamin' into t' air and comin' down gracefully with no issues. Well, blow me down! Then I flew it again with a C6-7. Ya scallywag! What a performer for a simple rocket.

T' Crossfire flies great on any motor you place in her. Avast, me proud beauty! I flew her twice on C6-5 and once on a C6-7. Arrr! Great performer takin' off with drag racin' speed t' near out o' sight heights.

Recovery:
Recovery for both rockets is by parachute.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
I would recommend this set t' anyone who are just gettin' into or want t' get back into t' sport.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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