Estes RediRoc Intruder

Estes - RediRoc Intruder {Kit}

Contributed by Michael Rangitsch

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: Estes
Style: Futuristic/Exotic, RTF

IntruderBrief:
The Intruder is one of Estes' first RTF models. It is a conical piece of foamed polystyrene with a motor mount. Nice way to burn motors. It flies low and slow.

Construction:
The Intruder has no fins, only short 'legs' on the rim of the polystyrene body cone. A single 13mm motor powers this beast.

No construction to speak of. You can't use Krylon on this one because it eats the plastic.

Finishing:
I left it plain white. Acrylic paints may work but you gotta test it first.

Construction Rating: 5 out of 5

Flight:
Flight is excellent, just a nice, slow lift. Doesn't need much room to fly (maybe 30-40 feet).

Recovery:
Recovery is just by drag. It's nice and light and floats down.

Flight Rating: 5 out of 5

Summary:
A nice, simple rocket.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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