This document provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the Estes 3" (76 mm) model rocket kit. It details the parts included in the kit, necessary supplies, and the specific order for attaching the fin mount, body tube, fins, shock cord mount, nose cone, parachute, and engine. The guide emphasizes test-fitting parts before gluing and scraping flash from plastic edges for a precise fit.
| Parachute Size | 12" (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Engines | A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 |
You will need scissors, a pencil, a modeling knife, masking tape, a carpenter's knife, glue, and recovery wadding.
Choose a large field that is 500 ft. (152 m) square, free of dry weeds and brown grass.
No, you must not glue the cap to the engine mount.