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Contributed by Matt Gillard  Brief:
A ready to fly starter kit from the Star Wars range. Possibly the best one as it doesn't have a big black tube sticking through the middle and is quite stable in flight. I got this from a Star Wars fan in a job lot. It had never been flown and was still in its box!
Construction:
Parts list:
- 1 pre-built rocket
- 1 Star Wars Electron Beam controller
- 12 inch Star Wars parachute
- 6 motors
Everything was in "A1" condition and pretty standard for Estes. It is a ready to fly kit, and all you have to do is attach the 12 inch Star Wars parachute.
Finishing:
There is nothing to finish--it is already built and unlike some of the Star Wars models, the detail is good. It gets a five on the EMRR scale--it's an RTF!
Construction Rating: 5 out of 5
 Flight:
There is not a lot of room to get the wadding and parachute in. Apart from that, I cannot fault this rocket in design. Flights so far have been good and stable, even when there has been a bit of a breeze. The B6-2 motor is slightly underpowered for this rocket, so stick to the C motors.
Recovery:
Recovery on the 12 inch chute is good. After a few launches the Estes knicker elastic burns through. (Why don't they upgrade to Kevlar®?) Even without a parachute, this rocket can take hard landings undamaged.
Flight Rating: 4 out of 5
Summary:
This is a great Star Wars rocket, great pad presence, has a scale finish to it, and is nearly indestructible.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 - Post a Comment -
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