Product Description
Estes Destination Mars "Mars Longship" Model Rocket Kit
The workhorse of the colonization fleet and a marvel of dynamic engineering, the Destination Mars "Mars Longship" planetary transport is the lifeline connecting old Earth to new Mars! Add it to your Mars fleet today!
First deployed in 2052 to support the expanding Mars outpost, the Mars Longship carries crucial supplies and eager colonists from Earth to Mars orbit, completing a circuit between planets every 18 months. But to the colonists the massive vessel is more than a cargo ship - with each return, it's a vital link to the old planet and a reminder of home.
Features:
- Skill Level Advanced
- Laser cut Wood Fins, Waterslide Decal, 18 in. Parachute Recovery
- Recommended Engines: D12-3, E12-4
Specifications:
- Length: 27.2 in. (69.1 cm)
- Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
- Estimated Weight: 5.5 oz. (156 g)
- Recovery: 18 in. (45.7 cm)
- Projected Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)
What you need to build:
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Yellow glue
- Wax paper
- Sanding block
- Plastic cement
- Hobby Knife
- Masking Tape
- Primer (white)
- Paint (silver, white)
- Clear coat (optional)
- Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included
What you need to launch (sold separately):
- Estes Porta-Pad E Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller
- Estes Model Rocket Engines
- Starters
- Recovery Wadding
Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
