Estes Phantom Blue Model Rocket Kit, Plastic

Very Easy to put together

Bought it in the same purchase as another rocket (the Taser), so we got to do a comparison. The Phantom Blue was the clear winner. Assembly was easier, as the fins guide into slots that leave no gaps (the Taser did) so they did not move when we launched it. A note in the instructions prompted us to put some tape inside the nosecone to make it snug, which was a good suggestion, and the retention strap came already fastened to the fuselage (on the Taser we had to glue it in). The Phantom has flown straight and true on every launch, with perfect parachute deployment every time as well. Can't wait to use a more powerful engine.

My son & I built this rocket in just a short time. It’s pre-painted and the plastic parts are pretty good quality. Everything fit together well and actually feels stronger than our first rocket that came with the launch kit. I especially love how the engine compartment unscrews. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is the packaging clearly shows the rocket as white and blue. But as you can tell from my pictures, it is actually a silver tube. Not a big deal, but it’s just odd. If your kid specifically wants that color they’ll be disappointed. Otherwise it still looks great and is solid. Just misrepresented colors on the box.

Sleek. Tall. Easy to put together. This rocket shot straight up in the air leaving a white streak trail behind it, which helps you to follow where it is. The parachute deploys flawlessly. But make sure you're in a LARGE AREA. The atmospheric breeze carried our rocket to who knows where. But it was still awesome for me and my 7yr old.

The media could not be loaded.  Works really well, we flew it five times on the first day with the C6-5 motors and had no issues. The rocket flew straight and true and very high. My 5 y/o helped me build and launch it, and he had a blast! I would recommend to anyone with kids.