Decals:	Self-Stick
Diameter:	1.33 inches
Fin Material:	Balsa
Length:	24.00 inches
Manufacturer:	Estes
Model:	3024
Motor Size:	18 millimeters
Nose Cone Material:	Balsa
Plan (Estes Instructions):	http://www.estesrockets.com/media/instructions/003024_PHOENIX_BIRD.pdf
Power:	Low-Power
Product Type:	Kit
Recommended Motors:	B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Recovery:	Parachute
Skill Level:	1
Status:	Out-Of-Production
Style:	Sport
Weight:	2.80 ounces

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Reviews

• Estes Phoenix Bird By Mark H (February 28, 2011)

  The Phoenix Bird is an Estes remake of the early 80s Centuri Phoenix Bird.  Although close in appearance, this version uses BT-55 based parts compared to BT-56 used in the original.  The biggest difference though is the Estes version uses through-the-tube balsa fins, and a balsa nose cone.  The Centuri version used a plastic fin can and plastic nose cone ...

• Estes Phoenix Bird By Michael Schmid (January 26, 2011)

  This is a remake of the old Centauri classic. I was a bit disspointed by Estes' choice not to use the original kit's plastic fin can, nose cone, and body coupler. The instructions for building the kit have a fatal flaw. The kit uses through-the-body-tube fin mounting, and, if the directions are followed, the builder will NOT be able to insert the engine mount as the fin tabs stick well ...

Rocksim Design Files

• Estes - Phoenix Bird

Blog Posts

• Model Rocket Building Blog
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 2 Centering Rings (2012-05-01)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 3 Addendum Sheet (2012-05-02)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 4 Centering Rings (2012-05-03)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 5 Fin Prep (2012-05-04)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 6 Gluing Sub Fins (2012-05-04)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 7 Rounding the Leading Edge (2012-05-05)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 8 TIP: Nose Cone Shoulder Fillling (2012-05-07)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 9 Gluing On Fins (2012-05-08)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 10 Epoxy Fillets (2012-05-09)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 11 Epoxy Fillets (2012-05-10)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 12 Primer Tips (2012-05-11)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 13 Launch Lugs (2012-05-12)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 14 Lugs and Primer (2012-05-14)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 15 Upper Name Bands (2012-05-15)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 16 Upper Name Bands (2012-05-16)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 17 Fin Decor (2012-05-17)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Build Part 18 Main Body Wrap (2012-05-18)
• Estes Phoenix Bird Finished (2012-05-20)

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