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Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Bull Pup 7000
$ 11.08
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Description
Estes Bull Pup 12DSkill Level 2 For all you sport scale enthusiasts, this one's for you! The Estes Bull Pup 12D is a highly detailed version of the USAF AGM-12D Bull Pup air to ground missile. First developed in the 1950s, the Bull Pup was used in combat until the 1970s. Over 30,000 Bull Pups were built and used until it was decommissioned in the mid 80s. If you're just getting started in scale model rockets, the Bull Pup 12D is a great kit to develop your scale model building skills. This kit comes with a large diameter, single piece body tube, high quality molded plastic tail and nose cone, laser cut balsa fins and authentic full color self-stick decals. Standing 15.6 inches tall, this rocket can pack a ballistic punch by reaching almost 675 feet on standard engines and recovering with a colorful 12 inch preassembled parachute. Technical Specifications Skill Level 2 Length: 15.6 in. (39.6 cm), Diameter: 1.33 in. (33 mm), Weight: 1.8 oz. (51 g) Laser Cut Balsa Fins, Waterslide Decals, Parachute Recovery Recommended Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 Max Altitude: 675 ft. (206 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