| CP Method: | Rocksim/Rocksim | 
| CP Position From Front: | 9.15 inches | 
| Designer: | Bill Simon | 
| Diameter: | 0.98 inches | 
| Length: | 12.30 inches | 
| Manufacturer: | Estes  | 
| Model: | 25 | 
| Motor Size: | 18 millimeters | 
| Power: | Low-Power | 
| Product Type: | Kit | 
| Production Years: | 1966- | 
| Recommended Motors: | A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7 | 
| Recovery: | Parachute | 
| Skill Level: | 1 | 
| Status: | In-Production | 
| Style: | Sport | 
| Tags: | Family:Estes:Alpha | 
| Weight: | 0.80 ounces | 
Brief: Estes classic Alpha is your standard 3FNC LPR model, probably in continuous production longer than any other model rocket in history. It is a simple, straightforward build, listed as a skill level 2 build. Compared to the model airplanes I fly, it's something a newbie could take on as a first project, especially if he or she had a little guidance. With its wide selection of ...
The Alpha has been around a long time. Combining simple construction (skill level 1), good looks, and great flying characteristics, it is considered a classic. Like most Estes kits, it comes in a plastic bag. Our kit had some pretty poor quality balsa, but some careful work with sandpaper and Elmer's Fill 'n' Finish resulted in a good looking rockets. The instructions and diagrams were ...
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