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Estes 1469 Tandem-X Launch Set |  | Brand: Estes
Category: Toy
Buy New: $20.99 (On sale from $30.49)
as of 9/9/2010 04:43 CDT details
You Save: $9.50 (31%)
New (10) from $20.99
Seller: eHobbies
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 866
Age: 10 - 100 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10 x 4.4 x 18
MPN: 1469
Model: 1469
UPC: 047776014695
EAN: 0047776014695
ASIN: B002VLP67S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2 High Flying Model Rockets | | • | Crossfire flies over 1200 ' | | • | E2X Skill Level | | • | Amazon flies over 600 ' | | • | Launch System Included |
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Product Description
Two easy to assemble model rockets built with a cardboard body tubes
and plastic cones Amazon has colored parts including plastic fins. Crossfire ISX has laser cut balsa fins Depending on the engine of choice, the Amazon can fly up to 600 feet high and Crossfire an amazing 1150 feet high. Pre-assembled plastic parachutes. Illustrated assembly guide and detailed launching instructions
INCLUDES: Two model rockets Two parachutes, One launch pad Safety cap with streamer, One launch controller Instructions, safety code & warranty
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent Starter Kit for New Rocketeers May 15, 2010
Thomas J. Larson (Omaha)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
These are the first rockets I have purchased as an adult (I had one as a kid.....over 25 years ago), and I love them. This kit was nice for 2 reasons - it came with its own launcher, and there are 2 different levels of rockets to build. The taller "Amazon" rocket was much easier to build and took me around an hour or so to build (with the help of my 5 year old). The smaller one took a bit longer (plus the time needed to wait for the paint to dry).
Being someone who is completely inept at building things, I was able to build these rockets with very little difficulty. The launcher was very easy to set up and use, and after giving my boys a little instruction, they were able to launch them with me standing off in the distance. Of course they had a blast watching these 2 launch but even more fun chasing them down through a corn field once the parachutes deployed. As advertised, the "Crossfire" goes quite higher than the "Amazon".
After 9 launches of these 2 rockets and 3 other ones that I purchased at the same time, the boys were ready to go kite flying, but they are still well worth the money. Plus it's a great way for dads to spend time with their kids while building them and finally launching them into orbit!
Great Starter Set July 12, 2010
JDR
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this starter set for me and my two boys (Ages 7 & 4) to build together and launch. The Amazon was quite easy to build, with only some plastic cement, sandpaper, and a hobby knife needed - everything else is included. Some of the parts (threading the parachute and shock cord) are a little hard for small children to handle, but they can certainly participate in the gluing and applying the plastic cement and labels. I haven't tried the Crossfire yet, but I do know it will be a little more complicated.
The included launch system was what sold this for me, as without it I would have been unsure of exactly what else was needed to launch. I reviewed beforehand to make sure that I purchased separately the engines (with igniters) and recovery wadding, as these are not included in the launch set. These aren't expensive - but you definitely want to make sure that you have everything you need before building, as it's no fun to start a project with your kids that you can't finish. Mine tend lose interest fast that way.
Launching was easy with the instructions provided, and the boys (and Dad) had a blast. Even a hard landing in the parking lot didn't damage the Amazon. The boys (and Dad) are interested in building more (at least for now), so we'll try to get a little more adventurous with the next one.
 Estes 1469 Tandem-X Launch Set August 14, 2010
Karen Brautcheck (NEWBERRY, FL, US)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I felt that the selling ad needed to be more clear. I am a mom and was not aware since this was my first time with rocketry that rockets have to be built and glued together unless you buy one ready to fly.
Engines and packing are also not included with this but if you do not know anything about rockets you would not know this.
I would suggest adding to the advertisment that engines and packing are not included in this kit but are required for the rocket to fly.
I would also point out that you need about a week's time to glue and build this.
This kit is not good for someone with little or no experience with model rocketry
It was a great project and ended up being something I was build to do with my son.
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