Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Camp Rocket - Single Bulk Kit No Fancy Packaging EST 1727Bk
Add the thrill of flight to your youth camp, classroom or scouting activities with the Estes Camp Rocket! Easy and fun to build, these rockets will have your group exercising their creative skills in under an hour and headed out to the flying field for some launching excitement.
Capable of reaching a max altitude of 1000 feet (305 m) on a single C6-5 engine for the high flying enthusiast, the camp rockets can also be flown on a variety of lower thrust engines that are great for smaller launching spaces.
The Camp Rocket kits also come with a payload section so builders can fly their favorite payloads (grasshoppers make excellent astronauts) or our 2246 Altimeter (sold separately) to measure altitude!
Length - 20.9" (53.1 cm)
Diameter - 0.98" (25 mm
Estimated Weight - .3.1oz (87.9g)
Projected Max Altitude - 1000ft (305m)
Plastic Fins, Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
Skill Level 1 Beginner, Assembly Required
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
Pro - High and Medium Power
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
