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Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Big Bertha  EST 1948

Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Big Bertha EST 1948

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$29.99
SKU:
EST 1948
UPC:
UPC047776019485
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Skill Level:
2 Intermediate
Motor Mount Size:
18mm

Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Big Bertha 1948 

The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful Estes standard model rocket engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet. In one afternoon your Bertha is ready for an exciting time at the launch field!

Big Bertha is an Estes original! She’s an all-around Estes favorite that has truly withstood the test of time. Over the decades, Big Bertha has been most modelers’ first big build. If you’ve never flown a Bertha, get one and launch it. Once you’ve flown it, you’ll take it to every launch!

The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful standard Estes engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet and comes back to Earth with an 18 inch parachute. Quality Estes body tubes, laser cut wood fins, molded plastic nose cone and easy to apply waterslide decals makes this rocket kit a perfect companion for an afternoon of building enjoyment.

Skill Level 2 Intermediate

Length: 24 in. (61 cm)

Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)

Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 g)

Laser Cut Balsa Fins

Self-stick Decals

Parachute Recovery 

1/8" Launch Lug

 

Estimated Assembly Time 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)

 

Recommended Engines: 

B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-5

Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)

 

Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level

1 Beginner

2 Intermediate

3 Advanced

4 Expert

5 Master

If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.

What is needed to build and fly

All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly.  The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone.  Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit. 

Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:

Scissors, Hobby Knife

Ruler

Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)

Sandpaper

Masking Tape

Finishing Supplies like:

Wood Filler

Sealer/Primer

Paint

Launching Equipment and Supplies like:

Recovery wadding

Launch Pad

Launch Controller

Power supply

Model Rocket Motors and Igniters

A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code

 

Full one year warranty through manufacturer