Baby Bertha Intermediate Rocket

The Baby Bertha is a half-sized version of one of Estes’ most popular rockets, the Big Bertha. The Baby Bertha stands just 13 inches making it an ideal Intermediate building experience. High performance and easy to build is this model rocket. The Estes Baby Bertha requires assembly and can be built and finished in just a few hours. You can paint it like the package or create your own Go Wild design! The kit features the distinctive looking laser cut wood fins, a blow molded nose cone and easy to apply self-stick decals. When powered with Estes standard model rocket engines, it can streak to over 575 feet and is easily recovered with a colorful 12 inch parachute. Complete your set of Berthas with the addition of this mini missile today! WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, hobby knife, masking tape, white 1/32 inch pin stripe tape or white paint pen, primer (white), paint (black, white) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.) WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): 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 A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 Projected Max Altitude 575 ft. (175 m) Recovery System 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute Length 12.8 in. (32.5 cm) Diameter 1.64 in. (42 mm) Estimated Weight 1.9 oz. (53.9 g) Estimated Assembly Time 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included) Fin Materials Laser cut wood Decal Type Self-stick Launch System Porta-Pad II 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.