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Baby Bertha Model Rocket Kit Product Number: EST1261 Manufacturer: Estes Rockets
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The Baby Bertha is a miniature version of one of the most popular kits of all time, the Big Bertha. The Baby Bertha soars to 575 feet. It has die cut balsa fins and can be launched on A, B and C Estes model rocket engines. Product Features
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Product Rankings Information The Baby Bertha is a half sized version of one of Estes' most popular rockets, the Big Bertha. We took the great looks of the original design and shrunk it down to just under 13 inches (32 cm) making it an ideal Rocket Skill Level 1 building experience. The result of this engineering effort is a sky grabbing, high performance mini version of its bigger cousin, but in a smaller and easier to build model rocket. The Estes Baby Bertha is a Skill Level 1 kit, which requires assembly and can be built and finished in just a few hours. You can paint this high flying rocket like the package or create your own Go Wild design! The kit features the distinctive looking laser cut balsa fins, a blow molded nose cone and easy to apply self-stick decals. When powered with standard C-class rocket engines, it can streak to over 575 feet (175 m) and is easily recovered with the aid of a colorful 12 inch (30 cm) preassembled [parachute. Complete your set of Bertha's with the addition of this mini missile today! Most Helpful Reviews Fleet Favorite!
By rbeard2
March 18, 2013
I have built more of these than I can remember. It is a basic, old-school style, balsa 4FNC bird that retains some of the cooler traits of it's larger sister (The Big Bertha). The overlarge, swept fins, short stature and blunt nosecone combine to provide enough drag for slow, realistic looking take-offs that are easier to photograph. Altitudes approaching '1000 or higher are possible on C motors but the Baby Bertha flies just as well on Bs and As. One of my personal favorites, I currently have one built and one waiting to be built. Converts successfully to 24mm motors with a little extra nose weight.
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By rbeard2
March 18, 2013
I have built more of these than I can remember. It is a basic, old-school style, balsa 4FNC bird that retains some of the cooler traits of it's larger sister (The Big Bertha). The overlarge, swept fins, short stature and blunt nosecone combine to provide enough drag for slow, realistic looking take-offs that are easier to photograph. Altitudes approaching '1000 or higher are possible on C motors but the Baby Bertha flies just as well on Bs and As. One of my personal favorites, I currently have one built and one waiting to be built. Converts successfully to 24mm motors with a little extra nose weight.
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Tough little bird
By mhrdeadhead
October 13, 2012
Just as stable as the Big Bertha, and just as easy to build. Stable flight, soft recovery within feet of the launch pad. My first flight had the nose separate from the body. The body did a header into the turf (no damage) and the cone landed 100 yards downwind. There's a lot of force from the C engine ejection charge and it's confined to a short body. Double check your knot and add a dab of glue to the knot...
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Great rocket
By Bubba02STi
October 11, 2012
A great rocket on any B or C motor... the A's make me think is it really going to leave the pad but on any motor i have stuffed in her she has had a great flight... This kit is truly a must have in any collection... One thing i highly recommend is using epoxy fillets or LOTS of glue if you are going to be landing on a hard surface...
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