Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Super Neon 7242
Rugged high performance that blasts to 1000 feet! Over 22 inches tall! Standard engine powered!
Tubes, tubes and more tubes! In all you have six side body tubes and the main body tube! Standing at 22.3 inches tall, the Super Neon is making a comeback with an all new color scheme but is still the same great flyer it was! Very cool and colorful waterslide decals, precision laser cut wood fins, a plastic nose cone and high quality body tubes build into a very impressive rocket! And a somewhat blast from the past.
Skill Level 3 Advanced
Length: 22.3 in. (56.6 cm)
Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.9 oz. (53.9 g)
Laser cut Wood Fins
Waterslide Decal
Dual Streamer Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time 3 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included) Download Instructions
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 1000 ft. (305 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