Estes Sky Writer Instruction Manual

Estes Sky Writer Instruction Manual

Flying model rocket kit

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ESTES® INDUSTRIES
1295 H Street
Penrose, CO 81240
PRINTED IN CHINA

ASSEMBLY TIP

Read all instructions before beginning work on your model. Make sure
you have all parts and supplies. TEST-FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER
BEFORE APPLYING ANY GLUE. If any parts don't fit properly, sand
as required for precision assembly.

PARTS:

Locate the parts shown below and lay them out on the table in front
of you. DO NOT USE THIS DRAWING TO ASSEMBLE YOUR ROCKET.
HELPFUL HINT: IF NOSE CONE/COUPLER FIT IS. . .
TOO
TOO
TIGHT
LOOSE
ADD
SAND FOR FIT.
MASKING TAPE.
Green Engine
Blue Engine
Block (1)
Mount Tube (1)
(30162-2)
(30326-1)
Decal Sheet (1)
(60160)
SUPPLIES REQUIRED:
HOBBY KNIFE
PLASTIC
CEMENT
ALL GLUED AREAS ARE SHADED IN GRAY
NO.2
FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Fin Unit (1)
72614
Black Engine
Holder Ring (1)
(30120-3)
Engine Hook (1)
(35021)
CARPENTER'S
SPRAY CLEAR
COAT
GLUE
(OPTIONAL)
Lower Body Tube - BT-50 (1)
(60158)
Nose Cone (1)
(71027)
Assembled 12" (30 cm) Parachute
Shock Cord (1)
(38374)
PENCIL
RULER
Upper Body Tube - BT-50 (1)
(30349)
Green Adaptor
Ring (1)
(30165-2)
(35801)
SCISSORS
FINE
SAND PAPER
(#400-600 GRIT)
FOR KITS:
EST 1235
EST 1260
SHOCK CORD
MOUNT
3
SECTION
2
SECTION
1
SECTION
Launch Lug (1)
(38175)
Red Tube
Coupler (1)
(30174-5)
MASKING
TAPE

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  • Page 1: Assembly Tip

    NO.2 FOR KITS: EST 1235 www.estesrockets.com EST 1260 ESTES® INDUSTRIES 1295 H Street Penrose, CO 81240 PRINTED IN CHINA FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOCK CORD MOUNT SECTION ASSEMBLY TIP Read all instructions before beginning work on your model. Make sure you have all parts and supplies.
  • Page 2 ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY Apply glue just in front of 1" (25 mm) mark. Position Engine Hook. Cut a 1/8” (3 mm) wide slit with Hobby Knife at the 2 1/2” (63.5 mm) Slide Black Retainer MARK mark. Ring onto Engine Blue Engine Mount Tube to the Mount Tube...
  • Page 3: Decal Application

    2” ATTACHING SHOCK CORD (51 mm) Smear Glue. Smear Glue. Fold Forward. A. Cut out Shock Cord Squeeze Glue Mount inside Body Tube. Hold Mount from front page. Shock Cord Tightly. until glue sets. Let glue dry completely. ATTACHING PARACHUTE & SHOCK CORD A.
  • Page 4 ENGINE PREP Tip must touch Insert Engine. propellant. COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH LAUNCH SUPPLIES (Sold Separately) • Estes® Porta Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Controller • Recovery Wadding • Igniters (with Engines) 2... • 2... Igniter Plugs (with Engines) •...

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