As a scaled down version of the â_x0080__x009c_Mean Machineâ_x0080__x009d_, the easy to assemble Mini Mean Machine is almost 40â_x0080__x009d_ long and features high quality body tubes, laser cut balsa fins in a reduced size for small field launches. The Mini Mean Machine is just as spectacular in flight as itâ_x0080__x0099_s bigger brother and can reach altitudes over 200 feet and recovers easily with a colorful 12 inch parachute. WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenterâ_x0080__x0099_s glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white), paint (blue, white) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.) WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines(A3-4T[first launch], A10-3T), starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
