Mini Honest John Model Rocket Kit

Item Number: est2446

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Product Details

This is the Mini Honest John Flying Model Rocket Kit by Estes. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older with Adult Supervision for Those Under 12. Skill Level 1 Rocket Kit.

Product Rank

#5 in Level 1 Beta
#10 in Rocket Kits
#30 in Model Rockets

Includes

One model rocket kit

Features

Fully assembled flying model rocket.
Flies up to 325 feet.
Laser cut balsa fins.
Flies with mini engines.
12" parachute recovery.
Waterslide decals.
One year warranty.
Detailed illustrated assembly and launching 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)
Launch Pad (EST302215) (QUS7610)
Fin alignment guide - optional
Model Rocket Engine:

1/2A3-2T (EST1503) - first flight
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: 11.75" (298mm)
Diameter: .98" (25mm)
Weight: 1.2 oz (34g)
Recovery system: 12" parachute
Max altitude: 325 ft (99m)
Estes Product Number: 2446

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight that this kit is generally easy to build, with clear instructions and a visually appealing result when completed, often enhanced by painting in olive drab or glossy white and applying detailed decals, though the decals can be tricky to work with. Many note the importance of adding nose weight for stable flights, and while it performs well with mini engines on calm days, modifications like extra weight or larger fins are suggested for larger engines or windy conditions. The kit is appreciated for both beginners and experienced builders, offering options for customization and enjoyable park flying.

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easy build

By: Bubba02STi (Colorado Springs, Co)

easy to build... looks good on the shelf... looks good on the launch pad... but it needs nose weight to have a good stable flight... it will still fly up and recover safely but for a nice straight flight add some clay to the nose... the waterslide decals are a bit tricky cause there are so many small ones... but once it is built and painted it sure looks pretty

(45)

Nice Scale Kit

By: FinBurner (Brandonbacn@outlook.com)

This is a nice scale kit that can be made a little more detailed with the following tips: 1. Carefully sand the fins to the profile in step E3. 2. Paint the model flat olive drab (OD). Once it dries, coat it with a clear gloss coat and let that dry before applying the decals. This will help your decals hide. Once the decals are dry, give it a coat of flat clear (dullcote) to give it a more military look.

(43)

Nice looking model that flies well too!

By: TomnSA (south Texas)

I have always like scale (or semi-scale) models. This Mini Honest John is a great little kit. If you have never worked with balsa fins this is a great kit to start with. The instructions were well illustrated and if you take a little time you can have a really great looking rocket when you are done. A minimum of pretty basic modelling supplies (white glue, fine grit sand paper, etc.)were needed. We flew this for the first time yesterday and on a windless day we recovered the rocket six feet from the launch pad!

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