Estes BULLPUP 12D Instructions

ROCKET PREFLIGHT

CRUMPLE AND INSERT
3 SQUARES OF
RECOVERY WADDIING
SPIKE FOLD
NOTE: Use Estes Wadding
(EST 302274) Only.

PREPARE ENGINE

NOTE: Igniter plugs come with rocket engines. If your
HOLD ENGINE
engines did not come with plugs, follow the instructions
that came with the engines.
UPRIGHT,
DROP IN
IGNITER.
IGNITER MUST
TOUCH
PROPELLANT.
SEPARATE IGNITER PLUG AND IGNITER.
COUNTDOWN
AND LAUNCH
MASKING
TAPE
8" (20.4 cm)
1... 1...

LAUNCH SUPPLIES

To launch your rocket, you will need the
following:
®
• Launch Pad (Estes Porta-Pad II)
• Launch Controller (Electron Beam ® )
• Recommended Estes Engines: A8-3 (First
Flight) B4-4, B6-4, B8-5, C6-5
Use an A8-3 engine for your first flight to
become familiar with your rocket's flight
pattern.
• Recovery Wadding (EST 302274)
• Igniters and Igniter Plugs (included with
Estes engines)
Use only Estes products to launch this
rocket.
PRECAUTIONS
NAR Safety Code
NO DRY GRASS
OR WEEDS
4
NOTE: Parachute
may be dusted with
WRAP LINES LOOSELY AROUND THE
talcum powder to
PARACHUTE AND INSERT THE PARACHUTE
ROLL
avoid sticking.
INTO THE ROCKET.
FOLD BACK
INSERT FIRMLY PUSH
WRAP WITH 1 OR
AND BEND TIPS
IGNITER
ALL THE WAY IN. 2 WRAPS OF
AS SHOWN.
PLUG.
MASKING TAPE
2... 2...
3... 3...
4... 4...
1...
2...
3...
4...
LAUNCH BUTTON
HOLD KEY DOWN AND PRESS
LAUNCH BUTTON UNTIL LIFT-OFF!
FLYING YOUR ROCKET
Choose a large field (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The
larger the launch area, the better the chance of recovering your rocket. Football fields
and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility.
Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Safety Code.

MISFIRES

TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE
BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET! Disconnect the igniter clips and remove the
engine. Take the plug and igniter out of the engine. If the igniter has burned, it worked
but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the
engine. Put a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug
in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.
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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
INSERT ENGINE
APPLYING ANY GLUE!
INTO ROCKET.
If any parts don't fit properly,
sand as required for precision
assembly.
HOW TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK ON THIS MODEL.
A. Read each step first and visualize the
procedure thoroughly in your mind before
starting construction.
B. Lay the parts out on the table in front of
you. (Check inside tubes for any small parts.)
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.
ENGINE SPACER
TUBE
(35003)
KEY
INSERT KEY.
PUSH DOWN
AND HOLD.
ENGINE BLOCK
(GREEN)
LAUNCH LUG
(30162-2)
(38175)
DECAL
(37289)
SUPPLIES
In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need:
SCISSORS PENCIL RULER
P/N 83847 (10-03)
BULLPUP 12D
FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
C. Use the parts layout to match all parts
contained in kit.
D. Collect all construction supplies that are
not included in this kit.
E. Sand parts as necessary for proper fit.
BODY TUBE
(30384)
TAIL CONE
(30101)
ENGINE MOUNT
TUBE
(30324)
DIE-CUT BALSA CENTERING
SHEET
(32702)
FINE CARPENTER'S MODELING MASKING HOBBY SAW
SANDPAPER GLUE KNIFE TAPE
1972
SHOCK CORD
MOUNT
3
SECTION
2
SECTION
1
SECTION
F. The construction supplies required for each
step are listed at the beginning of each step.
G. Check off each step as you complete it.
HELPFUL HINT:
IF NOSE CONE/COUPLER FIT IS. . .
TOO TOO
LOOSE TIGHT
ADD
MASKING TAPE. SAND FOR FIT.
NOSE CONE
(71070)
CLAY WEIGHT (2)
(85705)
SHOCK CORD
(38374)
ASSEMBLED PARACHUTE
RINGS
12" (30 CM) (35801)
(30125)
PLASTIC SPRAY SPRAY CLEAR
CEMENT PRIMER PAINT SPRAY
(WHITE) (WHITE) PRIMER
(OPTIONAL)