As a scaled down version of the “Mean Machine”, the easy to assemble Mini Mean Machine is almost 40 inches long and features high quality body tubes, laser cut balsa fins in a reduced size for small field launches. The Mini Mean Machine is just as spectacular in flight as it’s bigger brother and can reach altitudes over 200 feet and recovers easily with a colorful 12 inch parachute.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white), paint (blue, 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
A3-4T, A10-3T
Projected Max Altitude
225 ft. (69 m)
Recovery System
9 in. (22.9 cm) Parachute
Length
39 in. (99.1 cm)
Diameter
0.74 in. (19 mm)
Estimated Weight
1.2 oz. (34 g)
Estimated Assembly Time
1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Construction
High Quality Plastic Nose Cone
Fin Materials
Laser cut wood
Decal Type
Waterslide
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.
