Estes Big Daddy for Adults

This Big Daddy is a real head-turner at the launch field! It's been redesigned to handle our super powerful E engines, allowing it to soar over twice as high as it used to. Using Estes E engines, this highly streamlined rocket can reach a cloud-topping 900 feet (274 m). If you prefer to keep it suborbital, it will also fly extremely well on C11 or D engines. Either way, this extreme rocket returns safely to earth on a huge, 24-inch (61 cm) pre-assembled parachute.

Standing just under 20 inches (51 cm) tall and boasting a Big Daddy waist size of 3 inches (76.22 mm), the Estes rocket engineers have given this contemporary-looking kit a fresh new appearance. The revised Skill Level 2 kit features laser-cut balsa fins, an oversized slotted body tube for precision fin alignment, and one of the biggest blow-molded nose cones in the hobby. This high-powered bullet is built to handle all the power you can stuff into the motor tube.

Experience in model building and finishing is necessary to construct this big guy, but the end result is worth the effort. BIG is better – well, in most things, that is. This Big Daddy is a perfect example of why bigger is often superior. Requiring the use of an Estes Porta-Pad E Launch Pad and E Launch Controller (sold separately), E engine launches take this rocket to new heights.

Recommended for ages 18 and up, with adult supervision for those under 18, the Big Daddy is an advanced-level rocket suitable for those with moderate building and finishing skills. Projected to reach an altitude of 900 feet (274 m) on an E12-6 engine (sold separately), the estimated assembly time is 2 hours, not including painting and glue drying.

Building tools, finishing supplies, and Estes launch supplies, including a 3/16-inch (5 mm) Maxi Launch Rod, are required but sold separately. The kit features laser-cut wood fins, waterslide decals, and a 24-inch (61 cm) parachute recovery system, making this Big Daddy a true standout in the hobby.

Whether you prefer to keep it suborbital or watch it soar to new heights, this extreme rocket is sure to impress. So, if you're ready to experience the thrill of a Big Daddy launch, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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