Estes 2198 Blue Origin New Shepard Rocket-Building Kit, Beginner Flying-Rocket-Model Kit for Ages 10+

This flying rocket model is an excellent replica of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket for launching space tourists. Standing about 12 inches long and made from sturdy plastic (unlike the standard cardboard tube for most rocket models), it comes with a set of removable clear plastic fins for stability when flown. Also included is the recovery parachute. Launchpad and controller sold separately.However this model is actually nice enough to be displayed and also comes with a display base. Which is exactly how I use it (I may get another New Shepard later on, just FOR flying). Whether this model is flown or displayed, it's a nice addition to anyone's collection.

I've always enjoyed launching Estes model rockets ever since I was a kid I chose this rocket because it's preassembled.I'll have my first opportunity to launch it next week at at my Compeer event. I have to make sure I have the correct rocket engine. I've already lost rockets in the past due to rocket engines that were to powerful!

It’s really well built rocket!Great to display and for launches. I’ve had 6 launches so far, all success.

Great for display!

Even though this model is meant to be launched, I bought it just to display. It looks easy enough to set up if I did ever want to launch it, but otherwise, it is a great looking model to look at.

Wanted the model on my bookcase in my office. Nice replica. Box was damaged, so I need to display unboxed.

Our kids found my old rockets in a closet and rather than risk 30 year old emgines, we ordered two new ones off Amazon. We did 3 launches on a Sunday afternoon- one with another orange rocket and 2 back to back with this one. All same engine sizes. The orange rocket needs to be assembled, goes much higher, which at first seems like what you want until you realize that makes it really difficult to track and easy to lose (on our second orange rocket already). It also scortched the parachute despite a ton of wading.This rocket however being plastic is basically zero assembly, was much heavier and therefore launched much lower making it easier to track and returned with no chute damage at all. Twice. Plus our kids are excited about the 'send a postcard to space' added bonus that comes in the box!

We love this rocket. It's already set up and basically ready to fly with the exception of the chute. Flys nice and straight. It seems like the rocket is a little on the heavy side. I would recommend using C engines. We used B6-4 and we did not get a ton of altitude, and that was without any cargo in the hold. The chute would pop around 50ft on its return and full chute deployment was only 10-15 above ground. Enough to slow it down but it's cutting it pretty close. Removing the spent engine is also a little tricky.