The Estes Gnome is chrome at its hottest! Standing just a little over 10 inches tall with super shiny chrome and sapphire blue colors, this is one great looking, mini engine powered cloud chaser that can reach altitudes of 800 feet. Recovery is reliable with its orange colored streamer for easy tracking after a superfast flight!
The Gnome is another in our series of Beginner skill level kits and features a chrome wrapped body tube, a bright blue pre-colored one piece fin unit, nose cone and upper launch lug ring.
Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape and clear tape. Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.
Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
| Recommended Engines |
1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T |
|---|---|
| Projected Max Altitude |
800 ft. (244 m) |
| Recovery System |
12 in. (30.5 cm) Streamer |
| Length |
10.3 in. (26.2 cm) |
| Diameter |
0.54 in. (14 mm) |
| Estimated Weight |
0.5 oz. (14 mm) |
| Estimated Assembly Time |
1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included) |
| Fin Materials |
Plastic |
| Decal Type |
Self-stick |
| Launch System |
Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller |
| Launch Rod Size |
1/8" |
| Age Recommendation |
Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages. |
