Estes - R2-D2 Kit

Decals: Self-Stick
Diameter: 3.74 inches
Fin Material: Plastic
Main Body Tube: BT-100D
Manufacturer: Estes
Model: 1301
Motor Size: 18 millimeters
Nose Cone Material: Plastic
Power: Low-Power
Product Type: Kit
Production Years: 1978-1980
Recovery: Parachute
Skill Level: 2
Status: Out-Of-Production
Style: Odd-Roc
Reviews
  • Estes Star Wars R2-D2 By Herb Estus

      This started as the Estes Fifteenth Anniversary R2D2 . Which was designed to fly off a C6-3. I have modified it to fly off 29mm motors because R2D2 just begged for more power to fly . Modifications: First step was making the fins bigger, I used the original plastic fins for the pattern, however I made them 2" longer with the 1/8" plywood. When I first did this I just glued the ...

  • Estes Star Wars R2-D2 By Ken Johnson

    A flying replica of the Star Wars R2D2. The instructions were easy to follow, and the order of assembly seemed logical. The kit components were all there and fit well, except for the body wrap decal, which was a bit too short, leaving a 1/8" gap. Regular wood glue and styrene cement were all that was needed. Finishing: The decal for the body tube fit poorly, requiring additional painting. ...

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