- 6 March, 2006 -

Ready for rockets Estes Firestreak SST No glue, no paint. Just snap this rocket together and you'll be ready to launch in minutes. The Firestreak flies 350 feet high and recovers with a bright orange streamer. Launch system and flight supplies not included. Rocketeer Data: Ages 10 and up, adult direction for under 12. Estes Wizard Rocket The Wizard model rocket kit is an easy-to-build, high-performance kit. It's a great first or second kit with die-cut balsa fins that can really soar ? up to 1,500 feet! Rocketeer Data: Skill level 1 Estes Big Bertha Model Rocket Kit This model rocket kit is burly, big and beautiful. Over the decades, this is the first big rocket for many modelers (two feet tall). Slow, realistic lift-offs are a joy to watch. Rocketeer Data: Skill level 1 Estes Alpha III Starter Set The Alpha III is one of the most popular starter sets of all times. The pre-painted rocket launches 1,100 feet! It also includes an Estes launch pad, launch controller, and enough rocket engines, ignitors and plugs for three amazing flights. Rocketeer Data: Ages 10 and up, adult direction for under 12. Estes SR-71 Blackbird Now you can build and fly the world's fastest jet! This rocket includes authentic looking "Blackbird Skin," nose cone, jet inlets, exhaust ducts and decals. You can construct a flight-ready SR-71 jet that reaches 600 feet into the sky. Rocketeer Data: Ages 10 and up, adult direction for under 12. Estes Renegade Ready to impress? The Renegade is a 2-stage rocket that stands over two feet tall and climbs 850 feet. You can launch it as a single stage rocket or fix the booster to the upper stage and send the rocket into orbit. The Renegade requires assembly, and flies on standard Estes A/B/C engines. Rocketeer Data: Ages 10 and up, adult direction for under 12. Estes U.S. Army Patriot Set The mother of all air defense missiles, the U.S. Army Patriot dominates the skies. This classic scale-like model rocket is based on the U.S. Army's M-104 and looks like the genuine article. This kit is ready to fly and blasts 600 feet high. This kit includes a complete launch system and flight supplies for two missions. Some assembly is required. Rocketeer Data: Ages 10 and up, adult direction for under 12. Estes Gemini DC Model Rocket Kit The Gemini DC is twice as much fun with its twin parachute recovery. See this beauty fly up to 800 feet and then make a graceful descent. You'll need finishing and launching supplies for the Gemini DC, and you can customize it with your own colors. Rocketeer Data: Skill level 2. Ages 10 and up, adult direction for under 12. Estes Sky Writer Take to the skies with this replica of a large wooden pencil. The Sky Writer takes off from a standard launch pad and flies on A, B, or C engines. It's available with pre-colored body tubes and an assembled 12" parachute.You'll be ready to launch in less than an hour! Rocketeer Data: Skill level E2X Estes Chrome Dome - Gold Series Rocket The Chrome Dome is one eye-catching rocket. Add a little bling to your rocket collection with this bright star. This series features gold chrome nose and fins. The body tube comes in a variety of colors. Chrome Domes fly over 600 feet in the air and need only one hour of preparation time before flight. Rocketeer Data: Skill level E2X Ansari X-Prize Rockets Scales Composites SpaceShipOne The Estes SpaceShipOne is a 1:30 scale version of the famous Scaled Composites Ansari X Prize competition spaceship. Designed by Burt Rutan, this is the first privately-funded ship to reach outer space. The Estes rocket duplicates the unique design and blasts 400 feet into the air and is recovered with a colorful parachute. After construction and painting, you'll have an accurate scale replicate of an official X Prize aircraft. Now it's your turn to race into space and claim the $10 Million X Prize! Rocketeer Data: Skill level 2 Estes Vanguard Spacecraft Eagle The Estes Eagle is a 1:91 scale version of the Ansari X Prize competition spaceship. This detailed model stands 19 1/2" tall and flies 500 feet into the sky. This Skill level 1 kit is built using glue, modeling tools and paint. Authentic decals finish the look. Launch supplies are not included. With the Vanguard Spacecraft Eagle, you can race into space for the X Prize! Rocketeer Data: Skill level 1. Ages 10 and up, adult supervision recommended for those under 12. HobbyTown USA

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