Estes Skywinder

Estes - Skywinder {Kit} (2077) [1993-2002]

Contributed by Spinal

Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: Estes

(Reprinted with permission from Spinal's Fun & Hobbies Page) 
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Company: Estes 
Price: $16.69 
Series: E2X 
Rating: (*)(*)(*)(*)(*) 
Engines: B4-2, B6-2, C6-3 
Nose Cone: Plastic 
Engine Mount: Quick Release Engine Hook (screw out kind) 
Fins: Plastic 
Recovery: Helicopter 
Decals: Pressure Sensitive 
Max. Altitude: 120 meters 
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This rocket has it all. It is a pretty big rocket at 20" tall and has a great engine mount that easily screws in and out. The recovery system on this rocket is one of the best. Helicopter blades pop out at the rocket's peak and the rotor span is 20"! It can easily be seen because of the orange and black decals that look very cool spinning down to the ground. Assembly is a snap by easily gluing the 4 fins onto the fin unit. The rotary blades attach to the rocket very easily also. When running on the C6-3 engine, this rocket flies out of sight, but when it comes down you can see the blades spinning rapidly. I highly recommend this rocket to beginners and experienced modelers. 

 

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