Manufacturer:Estes
Diameter:0.5410 inches
Skill Level:1
Style:Sport

The Mosquito: This speck of a rocket is a pure 3FNC-type model. Built in the mid 70's, it uses featherweight recovery. It uses 13mm T motors that are ejected out after the boost and delay phase. Take a quick look at the specs: only 0.14 ounces and less than 4 inches tall including the swept fins.  If I recall correctly it cost me less than $1.

On my particular model, with its dark metallic olive and black paint, it's impossible to find in the grass upon recovery! Trust me: Stick with 1/4 or 1/2 A sized motors, and paint this tiny insect bright orange/yellow/red, because it is a b**** to find in the grass.  Or I might suggest make a dozen of these so you will find at least a few of them after launching, or make one of the many upscale versions of this speck of insect!  Of course this model has a tremendously fast liftoff and can make some really high altitudes - but don't count on seeing any of that, just expect it to disappear in the sky and it won't disappoint.

 

Estes Classic Mosquito
Mosquito

 

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