This rocket kit has a shape reminiscent of a Soviet-era fighter jet. The inspiration actually came from the 1982 movie starring Clint Eastwood called "FIREFOX." The model is meant to look like a mean and stealthy fighter jet. The unique trait of this rocket is the offset body tube. Even though the nose is not on the same centerline as the engine tube, the rocket is robust enough that it flies straight and true on D, E and F size rocket engines. The Dynastar FireFox-SHX kit was designed by Shrox, who creates some unique designs that can be built using traditional rocket materials. Shrox has always attempted to make kits that don't need a lot of specialty parts. He likes things that can be easily scaled up or down, so modelers can make several different versions of the same kit. This is a simple-to-build rocket that uses traditional model rocket construction techniqes that you may be familiar with from building smaller models. The bigger parts actually makes it easier to build this model than a smaller rocket, because the parts are easier to grasp. Another feature of this kit is that the rocket has a low mass compared to it's internal volume. That is possible due to the lightweight nose cone, and balsawood fins. You'll be able to fly this rocket to about 340 feet up using the inexpensive D12-3 rocket engine. With composite motors, this rocket can easily go over 1000 feet into the sky! Recommended 24mm diameter rocket engines: Estes D12-5, Aerotech E15-4, E30-4 Requires a rocket launch pad equipped with a 1/4-inch diameter launch rod, plus finishing supplies like glue and paint.
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