Manufacturer: | Estes |
Brief:
The Estes Astron Phantom was produced between 1973-1996. This particular rocket was never meant to fly. Instead is was created as a display and demonstration model, showing the inside of a typical model rocket.
Construction:
This kit came with the usual parts and also the following special parts:
PROs: As always the instructions provided by Estes are easy to follow and in a logical order.
CONs: The molded engine face is made out of a very soft plastic and my Testor's plastic cement softened the material in a couple of places. It wasn't enough to destroy it, but if I had used any more plastic cement, I could have really done some real damage to the molded engine face.
Finishing:
The only finishing involves painting the engine face brown, black, and orange. Other than that, no finishing was required.
Construction Rating: 4 out of 5
Flight:
This model is for display only and was not created to fly.
Summary:
This is a great display rocket that can be used to show anyone interested the insides of a typical model rocket. It also can be used to teach a new rocketeer how to correctly insert wadding and pack and insert a parachute.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
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