Interceptor  

Estes Interceptor #1250


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SPECS:
    Length: 26 "
    Diameter: 1.33 "
    Wingspan: 7.4 "
    Weight: 3.9 oz. (110.6 g)
    Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, B6-4, C6-5
    Recovery: 18 " Parachute
    Projected Altitude: 525 ft
    Skill level: Expert


FEATURES:

    Laser cut wood fins
    Waterslide decals

Envisioned by Estes designers to be operational by 2050, the Estes Interceptor is an ultra-sophisticated rocket that could patrol our galaxy for possible aggression by hostile aliens.
Highly advanced defense systems, which includes photon and laser armaments as well as ION drive for extended tours around the Milky Way only enhance the rocket!
This kit returns with quality features Estes is known for like laser cut balsa parts, two full color waterslide decals and detailed plastic parts including the nose cone, wing pods and tail cone.
When properly outfitted for launch, flights over 500 feet are possible with a soft landing on a colorful 18" parachute.
The futuristic looking Interceptor is sure to be the envy of everyone at the launch site.


 


Photos

The Required Parts Shot
 
Parts Shot
 
 
 
Stock 18mm engine mount w 200# kevlar tied to it. Gorilla Household glue used thru-out - it had a pretty thin nozzle and worked well.
 
Engine mount
 
 
 
Wing glueing together.
 
Wing Glueing
 
 
 
Engine mount installed w Gorilla glue
 

 
 
 
Eye-balled the fins
 

 
 
 
Sweeeeet! Painted tail cone & side pods separately
 

 
 
 
Used Gorilla glue for fin fillets. Brush-on plastic cement used to glue side pods together. Dry fitting parts:
 

 
 
 
Tail cone & side pods glued to wing w CA. 3 coats of Rustoleum white primer + paint.
 

 
 
 
First time I have printed (laser) decals. Sprayed w 2 coats of clear acrylic.
 

 
 
 
Used both Estes and custom decals - took like 6 sessions!!
 

 
 
 
Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you, the "U.S. Space Force Interceptor"
 

 
 
 
Weighed in at 99.5 grams - no engine or parachute. (The DVD did not work!)
 

 
 
 

 

 


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Updated July 22, 2020
 
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