Mini Honest John Rocket Kit
Flying Model Rocket
Parachute Recovery
Mini Honest John
Honest John Package
Rocket Launch
Mini Honest John Rocket Launch

Mini Honest John

SKU: 002446
UPC: 047776024466
MSRP/MAP: $15.99
$15.99
Sale
Intermediate

Estes Mini Honest John Rocket Kit is a sport-scaled model of a U.S. battle field artillery missile. Powered by a mini engine and constructed to be simple yet feature unique details proud enough to display like the versatile nose cone that fits tubes –

  • BT-20
  • BT-50
  • BT-55

Careful in painting this green or you’ll never find this rocket in a field of tall grass.

Overview

The Mini Honest John is a sport-scaled model of a U.S. battle field artillery missile. A molded nose cone and laser cut wood fins grace this detailed flyer. Made of balsa wood fins, this rocket is solid and can withstand high intensity launches.

Although simple in construction, the resulting model in Mini Honest John features plenty of detail that you will be proud to display. To camouflage this military flyer, assemble for an hour and paint green, then fly this rocket in a field with tall grass. Experience how Honest John will be impossible to find.

Use the mini engine mount included to fly on an Estes A10-3T or use a standard mount and fly on an A8-3T engines. The nose cone of this rocket kit is versatile and fits BT-20, BT-50 and BT-55 tubes.

Requirements for this rocket (sold separately): 

  • Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller
  • Building Tools, Construction Materials and Finishing Supplies
  • Estes Engines 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T
  • 4 x 1.5 AA Alkaline Batteries for Launch Controller
Estes Mini Honest John Model Rocket

What You Need to Fly

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 (sold separately)

Technical Specifications

  • Recommended Engines

1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T
  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II
  • Launch Rod Size

1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
  • Projected Max Altitude

325 ft. (99 m)
  • Recovery System

12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
  • Length

11.75 in. (29.8 cm)
  • Diameter

0.98 in. (25 mm)
  • Weight

1.2 oz. (34 g)
  • Fin Material

Laser Cut Balsa Wood
Mini Honest John Model Rocket Recovery Parachute

Needed to Build (sold separately)

Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white) and paint (olive drab).
This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

Customer Reviews

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RealRocketStudios (Marietta, GA)
Experience level: Expert
help me hit 20 likes if you want tip

Awesome rocket, except same problem with decals as bob sterling

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RCK48 (Chicago, IL)
Experience level: Advanced
Great for beginners!

My 2 grandkids each have one & really enjoy launching them.

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Robert Grubbs (Murfreesboro, TN)