001462 - Shuttle Xpress™ Launch Set

Customer Reviews

Disapointing Review by Jeff

Looks cool. Fun to build. The gliders are not so great though. They don't really glide, even after adjustments. (Posted on 5/20/13)

Great Rocket, Poor Gliders Review by Philip

A poor parasite glider set - the newer Manta II looks like it would work better (but I don't have a Manta set so I can't say for sure.) However the carrier rocket in this Shuttle Xpress set is an excellent flyer especially on B impulse motors. It is also a quick and easy build with its plastic fin can and already decorated body tubes and nose cone. SO even with the less than stellar gliders I highly recommend this set for a beginner - the rocket itself is a winner. (Posted on 5/12/13)

Gf loves it Review by Eric

This was my gf second model rocket she has built. She liked building it. We have yet to fire it. We are waiting for a perfect day. We have a bunch of B6-2 engines we are going to use with this one and my Screaming Eagle. I can't wait!!! (Posted on 1/31/13)

awesome Review by dylan

this is awesome i had to use it for my science fair it is awesome (Posted on 10/8/12)

Priceless time with my son Review by Chad

My 6 yr. old son has been looking at rockets at the local hobby shop we visit. He saved up and bought this one and I bought the glue, engines and wadding. He put together most of the rocket (I handled the plastic cement but he slid the pieces together) and I did the foam gliders. Test launch day we used the gliders and everything worked great. The next time we used the c6-5 engines without the gliders. We lost track of it at one point, but still got it back. Glad we didn't use the gliders. This kit was a great way to introduce my son to this hobby. http://youtu.be/Hn052YNjIYA (Posted on 8/21/12)

A fun workhorse Review by Bowie-Bob

Ours is at 15 launches and counting. A reliable, fun workhorse thanks to the plastic fins and engine housing. The gliders don't fly all that well, and reach the ground at about the same time as the rocket, but they are still a blast and fun to watch. This is even more fun if you have at least three kids to send off to catch the different pieces. B series launches can be done quickly, but a C6 launch makes serious altitude... high enough that is it difficult to see the gliders. Just plain fun. (Posted on 7/23/12)

Awesome first rocket for my 6yo son Review by C.R.

My 6 year old son and I built this rocket. My wife took the video of us launching it, and we watch it over and over again. His jeer and excited laugh were the highlite of our day! Thanks Estes! Highly recommended for first timers. From building to launching...YOU'LL LOVE IT! (Posted on 4/16/12)

Amazing rocket! Review by Liam

This was what got me started in Model rocketry! My dad got this for me when I was 13. The two gliders are sooo fun to watch. But that was 5 years ago, so I haven't found the original one, but I got this one! I hope when I have kids I can share this with them! Estes has the best rockets ever! (Posted on 3/28/12)

Good Review by JJ

I had fun building this rocket with my dad. It flew well. I recommend it! JJ- a young rocketeer (Posted on 1/30/12)

great kit Review by Travis

this is a great rocket with launch set to get started in the hobby. my 8 year old son and i built this in a couple of hours. after several launches my only complaint is that the one of the gliders comes a apart but it has been a simple fix with glue. the kids loving tracking and chasing the rocket and both gliders. i highly recommend the set to get started! (Posted on 1/12/12)