ASP Flying Model Rocket Kit Theta 13 ASP EKTH-13
Great beginner's kit! Easy to build & fly Makes a great first or second rocket kit! Designed with the beginner in mind, but it's also a fun sport flier for modelers of any experience level.
Features laser-cut balsa fins and balsa nose cone & streamer recovery. Designed to fly on economical 13 mm "Mini" engines.
Good model to use to learn basic rocketry modeling.
Specifications:
Length:14"/35.6cm
Diameter: 0.74"/18.8 mm
Weight: 0.6 oz/17 gm
Streamer Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/4A3-3T; 1/2A3-2T; 1/2A3-4T; A3-4T; A10-3T
Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated (calculated) altitudes:
with 1/4A3-3T: 105 feet/32 meters
with 1/2A3-2T: 230 feet/70 meters
with 1/2A3-4T: 255 feet/78 meters
with A3-4T: 535 feet/163 meters
with A10-3T: 495 feet/151 meters
What you'll need to build this model:
Required: Adhesive (A wood glue, such as Elmer's Carpenters Glue or Titebond can be used for all steps and is recommended); sandpaper (medium - 220 or 280 grit); pencil or ball point pen; scissors or hobby knife; tape (cellophane or masking).
Optional: sandpaper (fine - 320 or 400 grit, extra fine - 500 or 600 grit); filler material (such as Elmer's Fill & Finish, Elmer's Professional Carpenter's Wood Filler or interior spackling paste); sanding sealer (or balsa fillercoat); thinner (appropriate type for the sanding sealer); small paint brush; paint (Spray paint, such as Tamiya is recommended. Be sure not to mix different types or brands of paint without testing.) - primer; colors as desired & clear; sanding block; tack cloth.
What you'll need to fly this model:
Electronic launch system; launch pad with 1/8" launch rod; recovery wadding; engines (see list of recommended engines above).
You can read the instructions for this kit by clicking here.
