Estes Big Bertha Model Rocket Kit 1948

Description

The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful standard Estes engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet. In one afternoon your Bertha is ready for an exciting time at the launch field!

Big Bertha is an Estes original! She’s an all-around Estes favorite that has truly withstood the test of time. Over the decades, Big Bertha has been most modelers’ first big build. If you’ve never flown a Bertha, get one and launch it. Once you’ve flown it, you’ll take it to every launch!

The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful standard Estes engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet and comes back to Earth with an 18 inch parachute. Quality Estes body tubes, laser cut wood fins, molded plastic nose cone and easy to apply waterslide decals makes this rocket kit a perfect companion for an afternoon of building enjoyment.

Length: 24 in. (61 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Estimated Weight: 2.5 oz. (71 g)
Estimated Assembly Time: 1 hour (glue drying and painting time not included)
Construction: Laser cut wood fins, waterslide decals, 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m) on a C6-5

Assembly and painting maybe required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, wadding, batteries, igniters, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

Rocket engines not included. LAUNCH SYSTEM not included

In Canada: Do not launch model rocket motors in a manner that would endanger flying aircraft and or become a hazard to aircraft. Interdit a la vente pour les moins de 12 ans. UN0432. Ne pas lancer les modeles de fusee de soprtes qu’ils seraint un danger pour las securite aerienne.

Contents subject to change. Price includes in store coupon.