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SPACE
CORPS
EstesRockets.com
IMPORTANT: Please record date found on decal and keep for future reference. ______________
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies. Test fit all parts before applying glue.
VESTA INTRUDER
MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SUPPLIES
7312
SCISSORS
PENCIL
RULER YELLOW
FINE
SANDPAPER
GLUE
WAX PAPER
G
J
J 090064-7312 X4
Laser cut index stock
I
M
L
K
HOBBY KNIFE
E
I 090051A-7312
Laser cut balsa
K/L/M 090051B-7312
Laser cut balsa
MASKING TAPE
F
O 038363
Shock cord
PRIMER (GRAY)
N 038166
Launch lug
CLEAR COAT
(OPTIONAL)
E/F/G
090052-7312
Laser cut card stock
PAINT
(GRAY, BLACK)
SAND BLOCK
R 035806
Parachute
Q 085705
Clay
C 035021
Engine hook
A 031305
Engine mount tube
D 030480
Black engine hook
retainer ring
B 030164-2
Green engine block
H 030397
Body tube
073231
P
Nose cone
090001-7312
Waterslide decal
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TUBE MARKING GUIDE AND SHOCK CORD MOUNT
Make a copy if you want to keep instructions.
SHOCK CORD
MOUNT
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FFF F F F F F F F F
ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT
1. Mark A as shown.
1/2” (13 mm)
2 1/2” (6.4 cm)
1” (25 mm)
TUBE MARKING GUIDE
2. Use a hobby knife to make a
1/8” (3 mm) slit into
shown. Insert the end
C into the slit.
of
A as
1/8” (3 mm)
C
FLL
NOTE:
Make a copy if you want to keep instructions.
3. Apply glue as shown.
Slide
D into glue.
4. Apply glue inside A as
shown and insert
D
2
1
B.
B
5. Apply glue as shown.
Slide
E and
F into the glue.
E
8.
A
6.
7. Apply glue as shown. Insert
G into slot in E.
F
G
LET DRY
2 1/2” (6.4 cm)
9.
1” (25 mm)
X12
LET DRY
1/2” (13 mm)
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MARK BODY TUBE
1.
FFF F F F F F F F F
TUBE MARKING GUIDE
FLL
NOTE:
Cut from page 2.
Masking tape.
2.
FFF F F F F F F F F
TUBE MARKING GUIDE
Mark H at every
3.
line on guide.
4.
Remove
guide. Use
door frame
to extend
all lines.
H
DOOR FRAME.
H
FLL
NOTE:
Mark LL line so it looks different from F lines.
PREPARE FINS
NOTE:
Assemble and glue on
flat surface covered
with wax paper.
6.
Spray both sides of balsa sheets with primer. let dry.
1.
Lightly sand both sides of balsa sheets.
2.
I
NOTE:
The balsa fins need to be sealed with primer, dry and lightly sanded before gluing to index stock.
Carefully remove index stock pieces with hobby knife.
4.
J
7. Apply glue to both
sides of fin.
K
Carefully remove with hobby knife.
3.
M
L
K
5. Apply glue to both sides of I.
J
I
J
8.
ENDS EVEN
ATTACH SMALLER FINS
NOTE:
Use full size fin template
on page 4 to align fins.
Launch lug line
X6
1.
H
ENDS EVEN
K
2. 3.
3
X3
LET DRY
LET DRY
X3
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ATTACH LARGER FINS
NOTE:
Use full size fin template
below to align fins.
1. 2. 3.
X3
FULL SIZE FIN TEMPLATE
LET DRY
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ATTACH FRONT DETAIL PARTS
M
Carefully remove L with hobby knife.
1.
L
2. Sand upper edge of L round.
ROUND
CURVED
EDGE
1.
K
L
2. 3.
X12
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNT
1.
Use balsa scrap or
stick to apply glue
as shown.
LET DRY
2.
2 1/2” (6.4 cm)
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ATTACH LAUNCH LUGS
Cut N in half.
1.
Carefully remove M with hobby knife.
2.
M
L
3.
1”
(25 mm)
4m.
1/2” (13 mm)
8 1/2” (21.6 cm)
K
8 1/2” (21.6 cm)
1/2” (13 mm)
N
M
X2
ATTACH SHOCK CORD
1.
5. Apply glue to
shock cord
mount.
INSTALL CLAY NOSE WEIGHT
NOTE:
Cut from page 2.
1. Roll Q into “snakes”.
2.
6.
2. Insert “snakes”
P.
into
3. Use dowel rod, launch rod or
similar tool to push
into tip of
Q
P.
3.
2” (5.1 cm)
Glue shock cord mount to
the inside of body tube.
P
P
LET DRY
4. Hold until set.
2” (5.1 cm)
7.
Hold until set,
let dry.
PREPARE NOSE CONE
Remove plastic from inside eyelet.
1.
NOTE:
Do not cut off eyelet.
VIEW FROM
REAR OF MODEL
H
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ROCKET FINISHING
1. Spray rocket with gray primer, let dry. Lightly sand as needed. Paint rocket gray and let dry completely.
2. Remove and mask nose cone. Paint exposed areas black. Apply decals after paint is dry.
3. Cut decals from sheet, trimming close to edge.
4. One at a time, place in warm water until decal curls and begins to relax.
5. Remove and position on rocket, sliding decal away from backing material.
6. Blot with clean paper towel. Let set overnight.
7. OPTIONAL: Apply protective clear coat.
NOTE:
Please refer to packaging for suggested
paint scheme and/or decal placement.
Black
Black
ATTACH PARACHUTE AND SHOCK CORD
1.
2.
PREPARE ENGINE
ENGINE
3.
4.
O
Black
DOUBLE KNOT
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PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY
1.
Push recovery wadding
down towards end of
body tube.
2.
3.
4.
5. Wrap shroud lines
loosely and insert
parachute into
body tube.
7-8 SQUARES
®
ESTES
RECOVERY WADDING
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
NOTE:
Recovery wadding and parachute must slide
easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.
6. Insert nose cone
into body tube.
30 ft. (9 m)
6”
(15.2 cm)
While holding key down FIRMLY,
press launch button until LIFTOFF!
PRE-LAUNCH CHECK For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and ns. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s).
Repair any damage before launching the rocket.
FLYING YOUR ROCKET Choose a large eld (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your
rocket. Football elds and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE
(enclosed).
MISFIRES TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET. Disconnect the micro-clips and remove the engine. Take
the plug and starter out of the engine. A burned starter means the starter tip was not touching engine propellant. Install a new starter; be sure the tip is touching propellant inside the
engine. Push the plug in place. Repeat steps under Countdown and Launch.
Insert key, push down hard.
Bulb will light.
Estimated weight: 4.4 oz. (125 g)
ESTES® LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED
(Sold Separately)
•
Porta Pad® E Launch Pad
• 3/16” (5 mm) Maxi™ Launch Rod
• E Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
• Plugs (with engines)
• Estes® Engines: C-11-3, D12-3
©2021 Estes Industries, LLC • All Rights Reserved
Estes Industries, LLC • 1295 H Street, Penrose, CO 81240-9698 • Made in Guangdong, China PN 090004-7312 (5-21)
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