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GREEN EGGS
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MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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. Sand as necessary for precision assembly. Product color and shape may vary.
SUPPLIES
PENCIL
A 030362
Engine mount tube
090001-1718
Self-stick decal
RULER CARPENTER’S
FINE SANDPAPERSCISSORS
B 035021
Engine hook
F 046005
Main body tube
GLUE
HOBBY KNIFE
C 030164-2
Green engine block
MASKING TAPE
G 090051-1718
Laser cut wood sheet
CLEAR TAPE
PRIMER (WHITE)
D 030480
Black engine hook
retainer ring
CLEAR COAT
(OPTIONAL)
PAINT (GREEN,
WHITE)
E 090052-1718
Laser cut centering rings
SAND BLOCK
SHOCK CORD MOUNT
I 030110
Adapter
L 038363
Shock cord
H 030110
Nose cone
J 030606
Clear payload section
M 035802
Parachute
K 038166
Launch lug
Make a copy if you want
to keep instructions.
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PREPARE FINS
1.
Sand both sides.
G
2.
Use hobby knife to gently remove fins.
ROUND EDGES
3.
G
BEFORE
ROUNDED EDGES
MARK BODY TUBE
1.
Make a mark in
the middle of any
two fin slots.
G
2.
Use a door frame
to extend mark
into line.
DOOR FRAME
AFTER
F
ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT
1.
Use hobby knife
to remove
centering rings.
E
5.
C
Apply glue to
the inside of A
and insert C.
2.
1/2”
(13 mm)
6.
Align E notch with B.
E
1”
(25 mm)
A
2 1/4”
(5.7 cm)
3.
B
A
Insert B.
4.
D
Apply glue around A and
slide D to 1” (25 mm) mark.
2.1/4”
(5.7 cm)
E
GLUE
FILLET
E
B
E
7. Add glue
fillets.
Let dry.
GLUE
FILLETS
D A C
1/2”
(13 mm)
1”
(25 mm)
SIDE VIEW
OF ENGINE MOUNT
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INSERT ENGINE MOUNT AND ATTACH FINS
1. Apply glue inside F.
Insert the engine
mount.
3.
G
2 3/4”
(7 cm)
2.
F
ENDS EVEN
4.
5.
Check alignment using
alignment guide below.
F
G
G
6. Let dry.
120°
TOP VIEW
ALIGNMENT GUIDE
3
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ATTACH LAUNCH LUG
1. Apply glue to F.
Attach K as shown.
F
(15.2 cm)
3. Smooth glue
2. Apply glue fillets
to both sides of
all joints.
fillets with finger.
Let dry.
K
6”
INSTALL SHOCK CORD
2.
1.
NOTE:
Cut from page 1.
ROCKET FINISHING
1. Spray rocket with white primer, let dry, and
sand. Repeat until rocket is smooth, then paint.
2. Apply self-stick decal.
ASSEMBLE PAYLOAD SECTION
Use hobby knife
1.
to cut nose cone
into 2 sections.
H
I
GREEN PAINT
L
6. Glue shock cord
mount to the
inside of F.
WHITE PAINT
3.
Use hobby knife
2.
to remove
excess plastic
from eyelet piece.
NOTE:
Do not cut off eyelet.
1 1/2” (38 mm)
F
4. Hold until set.
DECAL
3.
J
CLEAR TAPE
Use finger to hold
until glue sets.
WHITE PAINT
5. Apply glue to
shock cord
mount.
7.
1 1/2” (38 mm)
4.
TIGHT FIT
ATTACH PARACHUTE
1.
M
4.
2.
3.
J
5.
F
L
DOUBLE KNOT
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PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM
2.
3.
4.
1.
Push recovery
wadding down
towards end of
body tube.
8-9 SQUARES
®
ESTES
RECOVERY WADDING
NOTE:
Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.
PREPARE PAYLOAD SECTION FOR LAUNCH
1. Remove nose cone
from payload
section.
J
CUSHIONING
2. Use cushioning
to pad egg
on both ends.
M
5.
F
J
Wrap lines loosely.
CUSHIONING
H
EGG
3. Insert cushioning
and egg into
payload section.
SUGGESTIONS FOR CUSHIONING
• Paper
• Paper towels
• Tissue
• Tissue paper
• Sponge
• Foam
PREPARE ENGINE
PLUG
2.
TIP MUST TOUCH
PROPELLANT!
STARTER
1.
Use 1 each.
WARNING: FLAMMABLE
To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR Safety Code included with
engines. PREPARE YOUR ENGINE ONLY WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE
AT THE LAUNCH SITE PREPARING TO LAUNCH. If you do not use your
prepared engine, remove the starter before storing your engine.
3.
4.
5.
4. Reattach nose cone
to payload section.
6.
®
7.
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LAUNCH PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Key always out until
final countdown!
1.
(20.3 cm)
ESTES® LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED
(Sold Separately)
• Launch Pad
• Launch Controller
• 3/16 in. (5mm) Maxi™ Launch Rod
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
2.
3.
• Plugs (with engines)
• Recommended Estes
With Egg: C11-3, C11-5, D12-5
Without Egg: C11-5, D12-5, D12-7
®
Engines
4.
5.
16.4 ft. (5 m)
8”
NOTE:
Fully extend your
launch controller wire
before launching.
6.
KEY
MASKING TAPE
7.
4...
2...
1...
Insert key, push down
hard. Bulb will light.
3...
8.
Re-cap rod.
10.
9.
While holding key down FIRMLY,
press launch button until LIFTOFF!
NOTE:
May also be launched from the 2215 Estes Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad.
PRECAUTIONS
PRE-LAUNCH CHECK For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and fins. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s).
Repair any damage before launching the rocket.
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 your 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
(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. If the starter has burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the engine. Put a new starter all the
way inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.
© 2019 Estes Industries, LLC, All rights reserved.
Estes Industries, LLC, 1295 H Street, Penrose, CO 81240-9698 Made in Guangdong, China
NAR
Safety
Code
Estimated weight: 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)
NO DRY GRASS
OR WEEDS
PN
090004-1718
(6-19)
22
PAP
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