Estes Athena Model Rocket: Unbox to Launch in 7 minutes

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2020
  • BUY THIS ROCKET!!
    Estes Athena - amzn.to/3kHmu7F
    THEN LEARN HOW TO BUILD A DIY LAUNCH CONTROLLER
    themodelrocket.com/controller
    Additional launch equipment:
    Launch Pad & Launch Controller - amzn.to/2XXBnJ3
    Recovery Wadding - amzn.to/3fTEbNE
    Motors & Igniters:
    A8-3 - amzn.to/3kEtS3x
    B6-4 - amzn.to/31HHJ0i
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    The Estes Athena is officially in the running for the best model rocket for beginners. This thing is straight-up fun. When it comes to the basics of launching a model rocket, pushing the launch button and watching a rocket fly into the air this has everything you need. Especially if you're in a hurry to get a rocket in the sky, or launching with a young child who doesn't have the skills to build this is the rocket for you.
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  • @paint57
    @paint57 3 роки тому +13

    I always feel good when I get a chance to fly rockets, been flying since 1968. Whether high-powered or low-powered, the rush of the lift off is thrilling. Love your videos, keep them coming.

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      Same here thanks Chuck! Hope to have as much experience as you one day.

  • @hinthegroove9740
    @hinthegroove9740 Місяць тому

    You took me back to my childhood in the 70’s
    I swear I had that same model rocket among 3 or 4 I remember having
    My hardware was stock from the big toy store at the mall though
    Thank you dear mother ❤

  • @akkraineproduction8147
    @akkraineproduction8147 3 роки тому +4

    This channel is so underated

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому +2

      Dang thank you! Every sub, thumbs up, and bell notification helps us spread the word a little more!

  • @michaelboutelle1925
    @michaelboutelle1925 Рік тому

    Great video! I enjoyed the controller video! Gave me some ideas I have not yet considered.

  • @SD_Marc
    @SD_Marc 2 місяці тому

    Hey, I built a launcher, inspired by yours. Today was it's first launches and it went great. Thanks!

  • @gsr4535
    @gsr4535 3 роки тому +1

    Nice videos.........hope you're still building and flying model rockets! 👍

  • @drodriguez3935
    @drodriguez3935 3 роки тому +3

    I can tell the way you wrap that parachute that you had the same little hand tossed parachute guy the ice cream guy would sale in the late 80s early 90s

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому +1

      Hahahaha, maybe that's what got us dreaming about launching things into the sky

  • @3dprintinglife
    @3dprintinglife 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant! I'm thinking of buying the estes alpha 3 kit as I'm just getting into model rocketeering.

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      You'll love the Alpha 3, it's an awesome place to start!!

  • @dhairyasheth
    @dhairyasheth Місяць тому

    We need a far away camera to shoot the rocket speed upwards please

  • @nightkun04
    @nightkun04 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, awesome, want to do too but I'm in Thailand I don't know where to get it

  • @culater
    @culater 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice

  • @solomonaerospace5932
    @solomonaerospace5932 3 роки тому +3

    I love this channel! I just launched my first model rocket, the Alpha III, and I was wondering, would this be a good next step for me?

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      It all depends, what was your favorite part of the Alpha 3? Was it the build? (If that's the case this would be a terrible next rocket because there is no build hahaha)

  • @TheKnotcase
    @TheKnotcase 3 роки тому +1

    RTF rockets! That's my kind of rocket.
    Also in the process of building your launch controller. Some parts are still being shipped to me... I'll keep you posted!

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      Yes!! I can't wait to see it!! I love a good mix. Sometimes the build can be a lot of fun, but sometimes life is crazy and I just want to pull it out of the box put an engine in it and send it

  • @georgehiotis
    @georgehiotis 4 місяці тому

    Sounds like a Greekster works for Estes.

  • @vijithasanoj5335
    @vijithasanoj5335 3 роки тому +3

    Wow okay superb! Just what I wanted ! I have a question for you are you going to stick with the normal model rockets or will you make something pretty advanced like flight computer and thrust vector control for your rocket?

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому +1

      That's the plan but not for a while. We're starting with the basics and hoping to build up to the crazy stuff. But if you haven't already go check out bps.space (ua-cam.com/channels/ILl8ozWuxnFYXIe2svjHhg.html) you'll freak out over what he's creating over there

  • @933pilgrim
    @933pilgrim 2 роки тому +3

    Any chance to use micro video camera on the body of this rocket?

  • @TheChessNoob1
    @TheChessNoob1 Рік тому +2

    No new videos???? What’s up with that????

  • @florenbaron7111
    @florenbaron7111 Місяць тому

    How do you not loose the rocket?

  • @gopalverma25015
    @gopalverma25015 3 роки тому +1

    Hi man I launched a hi hi flyer
    r how I m thinking to build one of them fully homemade I bought some tubes now I need is some kind of shape of the fin and the nose cone too pls help me

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      Love that let us know how it goes!! We hope to create 'homemade' tutorials in the future but don't have any ready right now

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      But maybe this will help 🤷‍♂️ themodelrocket.com/model-rocket-fins-101-purpose-shape-size-and-placement/

  • @swatisinghmar702
    @swatisinghmar702 3 роки тому

    Bro did the booster and fuel and all launch pad and all were included in box ?

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      No. You'll see at 2:13(ish) a list of the things not included in the box to launch. We have links to all those pieces you can buy.
      If you don't have a launch pad and don't want to build your own launch controller I suggest you look at a starter set like the Alpha 3 or Tandem X
      ua-cam.com/video/wdm9zuMKqrk/v-deo.html&t
      ua-cam.com/video/haBK2bPcz3U/v-deo.html&t

  • @Bozar069
    @Bozar069 3 роки тому +1

    Do you build any cool rockets?

    • @themodelrocket220
      @themodelrocket220  3 роки тому

      Yeah dude, we're just trying to build content from the ground up. Cover a couple fun entry level rockets, basic tips for getting started, then working up to more advanced builds, scratch builds, HPR, etc...

    • @Bozar069
      @Bozar069 3 роки тому

      @@themodelrocket220 Sounds cool man. I subscribed as soon as I found your channel and am hoping to see some cool kits and builds.

  • @ChickenGamerYT.
    @ChickenGamerYT. 3 місяці тому

    Hey I have a question. Is this thing reusable

    • @mplsmark222
      @mplsmark222 2 місяці тому

      Do you mean the rocket? Of course it’s reusable. I suspect there are model rockets that have flown hundreds of times.
      The engines are not reusable however.

    • @ChickenGamerYT.
      @ChickenGamerYT. 2 місяці тому

      @@mplsmark222 Ok thanks for letting me know

  • @Jeff_n_Texas
    @Jeff_n_Texas 4 місяці тому

    Ok one minute in and I’m confused about the RTF Ready to Fly comment but then .. “but.. you’ll need engines, launch controllers and launch pad” 😬

    • @Muzly
      @Muzly 4 місяці тому +1

      I don't know about the Athena kit, but the other RTF kit I bought comes with EVERYTHING you need, including launch pad, wadding, motors and igniter. It's literally all you need to fly a rocket.

    • @mplsmark222
      @mplsmark222 2 місяці тому +1

      RTF just means the rocket is fully assembled, or mostly assembled, decorated with decals and it can save hours of time.

  • @SJ.Sharkstero
    @SJ.Sharkstero 4 місяці тому

    wackkkkk! just a lame video. Camera way to close didnt get to see the rocket’s trajectory or it climbing. thumbs down