Estes Mars Longship Advanced Model Rocket Kit (24mm Engine). The workhorse of the exploration fleet and a marvel of dynamic engineering, the Destination Mars™ Mars Longship™ planetary transport is the lifeline connecting old Earth to new Mars! Add it to your Destination Mars fleet today! First deployed in 2052 to support the expanding Mars outpost, the Mars Longship™ carries crucial supplies and eager explorers from Earth to Mars orbit, completing a circuit between planets every 18 months. But to the Mars explorers the massive vessel is more than a cargo ship – with each return, it’s a vital link to the old planet and a reminder of home. WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, yellow glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, wax paper, sand block, masking tape, primer (white), paint (silver, white) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.) WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Porta-Pad E Launch Pad and E Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
