This Green Eggs Kit

Estes Green Eggs Kit

The kit of the Estes Green Eggs Kit model, which is capable of carrying a payload in the form of an egg. Enjoy the fun of a real rocket carrying cargo into Earth's orbit. The D12-3 series engine is powerful enough to carry even two raw eggs into the air.

The body of the rocket has the same diameter as the transparent nose cone, which allows you to stick the guide eye to the body as standard, without a spacer bridge. The high-quality processing of the rocket is underlined by laser-cut stabilizers made of light balsa wood.

Difficulty of building a rocket

Rocket models of construction complexity 2 require painting, gluing and grinding. The model has stabilizers made of laser-cut wood, a plastic or balsa nose cone, prints and a body that is ready to be assembled. Basic modeling experience is required for construction. You will spend about a day building.

The assembled model must be painted - we recommend using acrylic spray paints. You can buy spray paints from us or in stores with paints and varnishes. For information on building and launching, see How to Operate Missile Models.

Phases of flight

1. Ignition of the engine - the propellant ignites the propellant mixture in the engine . The required direction of flight is ensured by the guide rod of the launch pad, on which the rocket is slid.
2. Thrust and acceleration - the rocket is powered by the reactive power of the rocket engine.
3. Combustion of the propellant mixture - as soon as the propellant mixture burns, the delay mixture begins to burn, which produces a large amount of smoke . This is used to monitor the flight of the rocket. The fast-moving rocket is now starting to slow down.
4. Peak flight and ejection - after the delay mixture burns out, the ejection mixture is ignited, which activates the rocket return system.
5. Return system - is most often implemented using a parachute, ribbon, or so-called heli-blade.
6. The last phase is to hit the rocket on the ground.

Rocket engines

Recommended engines for this rocket: with egg C11-3, C11-5, D12-5; without eggs C11-5, D12-5, D12-7.

Engine igniters and seals are included in the engine package, unless otherwise stated. Estes engines are equipped with electric igniters, designed to be ignited via the launcher. The rocket can be fitted with Klima engines with conventional fuses or electric igniters. More information on rocket engines can be found in the rocket engine overview.

Sweep seal

The cotton swab seal is made of non-flammable fabric, its purpose is to prevent damage (burnout) of the parachute from the engine sweeper.

A launch pad with a Maxi Rod guide bar is required to launch the rocket. We recommend buying the Estes Porta-Pad II ramp and the Maxi Rod 5 mm rod RD-ES2244.

For carefree and safe launch of the rocket by electric current from a distance of a few meters, it is advisable to buy a launcher, such as from Estes or Klima. For small rockets, the ramp with an electric launcher can be purchased as a complete RD-ES2222.

Assembly tools

To assemble the model, you will need: scissors, pencil, sandpaper, sanding block, model knife, universal glue, plastic glue and acrylic paints for possible painting. For comfortable cutting and protection of the table during assembly, we recommend a work mat.

Flight altitude measurement

You can measure the achieved flight altitude of the rocket using a digital altimeter RD-ES2246, which is inserted into the rocket. You can use the sextant - RD-ES2232 to measure height from the ground.