Description: Estes Flying Model Rocket Starter Kit Riptide 1403 Punch a hole in the atmosphere with this rocket! The Estes Riptide Launch Set contains almost everything you need for hours of high flying fun! This shiny rocket is factory assembled by specially trained craftsman to give you a top quality beginners' rocket. The Riptide is ultra aerodynamic and has totally awesome highly reflective blue chrome colored fins and nose cone. This showy rocket is ready for liftoff in just minutes! The exciting Riptide stands 18 inches tall. When launched on our standard engines, it can reach cloud topping heights over 650 feet and returns smoothly on a colorful 12 inch preassembled parachute. Skill Level 1 Beginner, Ready to Fly Length: 18 in. (45.7 cm) Diameter: 1.35 in. (34 mm) Estimated Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 g) Plastic Fins, Self-Stick Decals, Parachute Recovery, Chrome Components Recommended Engines: B4-4 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5 No rocket motors are included with this kit Projected Max Altitude: 675 ft. (183 m) Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level 1 Beginner 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Expert 5 Master If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace. What is needed to build and fly All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit. Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include: Scissors, Hobby Knife Ruler Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue) Sandpaper Masking Tape Finishing Supplies like: Wood Filler Sealer/Primer Paint Launching Equipment and Supplies like: Recovery wadding Launch Pad Launch Controller Power supply Model Rocket Motors and Igniters A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-18T06:58:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Mixed Lot
Country of Manufacture: China
MPN: 1403
Material: Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood
Set Includes: launch controller, launch pad, model kit
Item Length: 18 inches
Subject: science
Vintage: No
Brand: Estes
Type: Space Rocket
Customized: No
Skill Level: 1 Beginner
Theme: Rockets & Space
Features: Kit, Painted
Recommended Age Range: 12 years and up
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Item Weight: 2.7 ounces
