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Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Destination Mars Mars Longship™ EST 7296

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Original price was: $35.10.Current price is: $21.06.

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Item Length : 27.2 inches
Unit of Sale : Single Unit
gtin13 : Does not apply
Set Includes : kit
Vintage : No
Theme : Rockets & Space
MPN : EST 7296
UPC : Does not apply
Item Weight : 4.3 ounces
Age Level : 12 years and up
Subject : science
Material : Plastic, Paper, Wood
Brand : Estes
Type : model rocket kit
Features : Kit

Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Destination Mars Mars Longship™ 7296 Build and launch your own Mars Longship™ and follow the full story of the human exploration and settlement of the red planet in Estes® Destination Mars! The workhorse of the colonization fleet and a marvel of dynamic engineering, the Destination Mars™ Mars Longship™ planetary transport is the lifeline connecting old Earth to new Mars! Add it to your Mars fleet today! First deployed in 2052 to support the expanding Mars outpost, the Mars Longship™ carries crucial supplies and eager colonists from Earth to Mars orbit, completing a circuit between planets every 18 months. But to the colonists the massive vessel is more than a cargo ship – with each return, it’s a vital link to the old planet and a reminder of home. Skill Level 3 Advanced Recommended Engines D12-3, E12-4 Projected Max Altitude 500 ft. (152 m) Recovery System 18 in. (45.7 cm) Parachute Length 27.2 in. (69.1 cm) Diameter 1.33 in. (34 mm) Estimated Weight 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) Estimated Assembly Time 6 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included) Fin Materials Laser cut wood Decal Type Waterslide Age Recommendation Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages. 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