In 1961, Vern Estes designed the first Estes model rocket packaged for sale as a complete kit: the Astron Scout™. Before launching the Astron Scout, Vern Estes created a never-before-seen prototype.
This prototype, named the Orange Bullet, used metal weights glued to the end of the fin tips to shift the center of gravity (CG) back after t...
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The Orange Bullet , A Classic Retro come back. a simple but easy & enjoyable every Rocketer should have in there Colletion
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Steven · August 13, 2026
I would put directions in different order. I use the wing holder to set my wings on. But the directions call for the rectangle pieces to be installed before wings go on the fuselage. You cant use wing alignment apparatus. So now my wings wont align. Learned a lesson. Assemble wings to body. Then add the little rectangles
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Dale · June 16, 2026
Great starter kit. Haven't built a rocket in 40 years. Super fun!
