{"product_id":"estes-1256-alpha-iii-rocket-e2x","title":"Estes 1256 Alpha III Rocket E2X","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic! The first rocket in the Beginner level series, the high-flying Alpha III was designed with beginners in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenown for its classic good looks, simple assembly, and excellent performance, the Alpha III is one of the model rocketry’s best-known and most-loved designs. The black body tube, fluorescent orange nose cone and one piece fin unit makes this rocket easy-to-assemble and fun to fly! With nothing needed more than everyday household supplies and some glue, you’ll be ready for liftoff in minutes. Using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/product-category\/engines\/standard-engines\/\"\u003eEstes standard model rocket engines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sold separately), watch as the Alpha III soars to 1150 feet high. Once the rocket reaches its peak altitude, it will gently return to earth on its brightly colored, matching orange\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/product\/002264-12-in-printed-parachute\/\"\u003e12 inch parachute\u003c\/a\u003e. Whether you’re a first time rocketeer or a long time flyer, the Alpha III is a true classic that should be in everyones’ collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue and hobby knife. (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/product\/002222-porta-pad-ii-launch-pad-and-electron-beam-launch-controller\/\"\u003eEstes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/product-category\/engines\/\"\u003eEstes model rocket engines\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/product\/002302-model-rocket-starters\/\"\u003estarters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/product\/002274-recovery-wadding\/\"\u003erecovery wadding\u003c\/a\u003e. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51385076416807,"sku":"EST1256ED1162A","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7544\/2471\/files\/EST1256a__67286.1623956776.1280.1280.png?v=1778565274","url":"https:\/\/www.ippyshobbies.com\/products\/estes-1256-alpha-iii-rocket-e2x","provider":"Ippys Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}