Mini Mosquito Model Rocket Kit

Item Number: est1345

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Product Details

This is the Mini Mosquito Rocket Kit from Estes. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older with Adult Supervision for Those Under 12. Skill Level 1 Rocket Kit.

Product Rank

#14 in Level 1 Beta
#32 in Rocket Kits
#171 in Model Rockets

Includes

One model rocket

Features

Flies 800 feet (244m).
Tumble recovery.
Laser cut wood fins.
Waterslide decals.
One year warranty.
Detailed illustrated assembly and launch instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly : How To Build a Model Rocket
Model Rocket Glue (TES3501) or Cement (HLC107)
Finishing supplies
Igniters (EST2303) (usually included with the engines)
Recovery Wadding (EST302274) (QUS7021)
Launch Controller (EST302220) (QUS7510)
Launch Pad (EST302215) (QUS7610)
Model Rocket Engine:

1/4A3-3T (EST1502) - first flight
1/2A3-2T
A3-4T
A10-3T

4 AA batteries

Comments

Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please kee away from children 3 years of age and younger.
For your safety and enjoyment, always follow the NAR Model Rocketr Safety Code while participating in any model rocketry activities.

Specifications

Skill level: 1
Length: 3.8" (9.6cm)
Diameter: .54" (14mm)
Weight: .11 oz. (3.1g)
Recovery System: Tumble
Projected Altitude: 800ft (244m)

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight that this small rocket is a classic, easy-to-build kit with a simple design, often appreciated for its affordability and suitability as a starter model. Many note its tendency to be hard to track and recover due to its size and high, fast flights, though painting it in bright or fluorescent colors and using tumble recovery methods can aid in retrieval. Some mention minor durability issues, like cracked fins, and suggest using smaller engines to improve chances of recovery on smaller fields.

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Mosquito recovery

By: jpsalewski

I really like this rocket. I've lost many over the years. This year I tried something new. When constructing the rocket I added an engine stop using a piece of 1/2 A spent motor casing. I attached a piece of Kevlar thread to it and attached the other end to the nose cone with super glue and paper. The result was an easily recovered rocket! It tumbled out of the sky, easily seen by all, rather than searching the ground for a lawn dart. No more eye strain..... joe

(49)

First Mosquito of the year

By: danomite45

Back into rocketry after a 20 year absence. I have always seen others loose their mosquitos on their first flight. Instructions for this kit is very basic. It basically has a exploded view with instructions to glue everything together. Filling the slim balsa fins made them stronger and made them easier to paint. No engine retention, it just blows out the back leaving the little bug to tumble down. With a 1/4A-3 it landed about 40 feet from the launcher. Launched it twice and recovered it both times. Don't think I'll use a A10, as I want to keep it for a while Nice classic basic kit which belongs in everyone's collection

(47)

GLITTER GLITTER GLITTER!!!!!!

By: jflower72

THESE PUPPIES ARE A BLAST! I've had , must say, a few of these when I was younger. But no that I am all growed up I figgured it out ;) The thing to do .... paint it orange and cover it in glitter. Go out to the middle of a lake in January, launch .... search .... recover????? If not , go out on the ice at night with a flashlight. Provided it has not snown the glitter will , well, glitter. I haave lauched mine at least a dozen times with only minnor CA glue needed for a few cracked fins.

(47)