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Estes Designer's Special

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Condition
New
Dimensions
1 x 1 x 1 in
Weight
2.1 lb
Color
Multi
Material
Wood
Theme
Rocket
Seasons
All Seasons
In the box
Estes Rockets 1980 Designer Special of Model Rocket PartsSkill Level 1

Features 4

  • Build and fly your own designs. 100+ useful parts to build up to 8 rockets! Be that "rocket scientist" you've always dreamed of being!
  • SKILL LEVEL: The Designer's Special is an Intermediate level kit which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing skills
  • Comes with over 100 parts to build 8 different rockets
  • Includes a Model Rocket Technical Manual (basics of model rocketry)

Description

Just what you've been waiting for! A BIG box with truly enough parts to build 8 complete rockets and you still might have some parts left! Here's your chance to be a rocket designer because you get EVERYTHING you need! What's included : 100+ parts 2 each - BT-5, BT-20, BT-50, BT-55 and BT-60 18" Body Tubes Assorted Engine Mount Tubes Assorted Laser cut Centering Rings Assorted Green Centering Rings Tube Couplers for all Body Tube sizes Parachutes and Streamers Launch Lugs Engine Hooks Engine Hook Retainer Rings Engine Blocks 1/8' 1/4" Shock Cords Shock Cord Mounts Wood Sheets for making Fins Fin Templates Tube Transations Plastic Nose Cones Nose Cone Inserts Clay for Nose Cone weight Clear Payload Section Model Rocket Technical Manual (basics of model rocketry) From the Manufacturer For the designer in all of us, this one is for you. At a very reasonable price, everyone can be a “rocket scientist” now. You are assured hours of designing and building fun with the Designer’s Special. Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately-unless otherwise specified.

Specs 23

Brand Estes
Age Range (Description) Adult
Color Multi
Theme Rocket
Item dimensions L x W x H 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Material Wood
Seasons All Seasons
Size Small

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Top Amazon Reviews


Wow, What a Great Kit!
Wow, what a great kit! My wife got me the Alpha III starter set with launcher as a surprise for my birthday. Then after building a couple other Estes kits purchased from a local hobby store, we started launching and the rocket bug has bit hard - after forty years of first flying rockets. This kit has everything you need to start designing your own. I watched some how to videos on YouTube, mainly by Apogee Components. Then I purchased the Make: Rockets book here on Amazon. By this time at least one of my rockets needs repairs. That's another reason I purchased the Estes Designer's Special kit. I feel confident enough now to fix a broken body tube for example. My kit arrived well packaged and in a sturdy box. When I opened it up it gave me that undeniable kid in a candy store feeling. All the components come grouped in separate sealed bags. There is also a pretty comprehensive instruction book which was a nice surprise. I would say this kit is not for the novice as is, however. Also a very young person will need supervision, in my opinion. Get a little experience with a ready to fly kit and launcher system then build a skill level I (one) kit from a manufacturer to get used to working with balsa and gluing techniques. Experiment with different engines. Then the sky's the limit. I can't wait to get started on this kit!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018 by expertofnone

Amazing value; designed for more experienced rocketeers
NOTE: I will not cover launching yet due to a fire ban in my state. I'll add that as soon as the ban is over. The Designer's Special comes with enough parts to make 8 rockets. I went to my local hobby store and bought a few more parts: 2 engine hook kits, a standard engine mount kit, and some BT-5 body tubes. I also had a few nose cones and other parts leftover from broken rockets and that enabled me to build 12 rockets. I spent a total of about $70 on this kit plus extra parts, making for amazingly cheap $6 rockets. If you just use parts included in the kit, each rocket comes out to be about $7. Still great value. The only downside to this kit is that it requires a seasoned builder. It requires knowledge of stability, drag, design, flight, and more. It comes with a manual on how to achieve those items, but ultimately one has to have a lot of rocketry experience. It would be nice to say that this isn't rocket science, but it really is. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013 by AidanS

Hobby rocket must have
Great for rebuilding or creative constructions of your own model rockets
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024 by april garrett

Great but not for beginners
There is a lot to recommend this product; a wealth of parts, many ways to put them together, and an economical price are among them. I would, however, caution potential buyers that they need to know something about rocket assembly and design before purchasing, as there is nothing in the kit that will help the neophyte builder very much. This worked very well in a class, as I was able to help guide the less experienced students, and I would certainly buy it again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013 by Todd Guthrie

Great kit
I have made rockets from scratch and also repaired other damaged rockets using this kit.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024 by ron

Arrived in great shape and everything was as advertised.
Looks to be a great product for those interested in model rocketry and wish t o build their own, or find plans on the internet. Plenty of parts to create several rockets.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022 by Buzzardtoes

Very good for custom rockets!!!
It has very good parts for my model rockets and I think it will fit good for my next big model rocket I would recommend getting this it’s worth the money! But if you are a beginner I would stick to the pre-built Estes Rockets This is a very good product overall!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021 by Marisa M

Nice but waaay cheaper elsewhere
Great collection of parts to make your own rockets. That said, this is regularly available at places like AC Supply for 40% off retail, which is where I wish I had bought it from. So....great product. Pricing not so great.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021 by Matt Silver
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