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 More work than play; Convoluted instructions. Jul 01, 2009
Carving the balsa wood pieces under template, plus cutting, sizing, and attaching various pieces together lends a real feeling of anticipation. Unfortunately, unless you get it JUST right (and even when you do), it is rather anti-climactic. If you're one who loves the tinkering and assembly and isn't overly concerned about results, this is for you. About an hour of "fun" with that, then several misfires and a lucky shot or two (and a bottle or two of vinegar), and its about time to hang it up. Unless, of course you have lots of patience and determination.
HELPFUL HINT: If you buy this, check out the "instructions supplement" regarding the fin attachment that is included but not shown in the parts list. Makes for much sturdier fins that will stay on and takes lots of time off the original assembly.
I would rate this toy "fair", but at almost $20, its too much.
 Poorly designed, terrible instructions, minimal educational value Apr 26, 2009
The kit's instructions are poorly designed, hard to follow, and do not cover the science involved with the rocket apart from a few poorly written paragraphs: Under the heading "Rocket fuel from food" it says "The METOR flies for the same reasons (sic). Mixing baking soda and vinegar causes a chemical reaction that makes carbon dioxide gas."
The stopper design does not work well.
The kit has about $2 dollars worth of parts in it and little educational value.
This kit is to be avoided.
A project for two. Jan 16, 2006
This toy takes a lot of supervision. Even when constructed it is a tricky process to get it to launch. We lauched it about 6 times with the best shot reaching about 60 ft. We all learned about rocket construction and chemistry.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 This Rocket Rocks! Oct 30, 2004
Quick to Assemble; Launches with Vinegar and Baking Soda; Use over and over again; this rocket soars!
Tip: When tightening the launch stopper, use plyers to hold the bolt in place while you tighten the screw nut
2 of 20 found the following review helpful:
it is ok Jan 19, 2004
the rockets i usually launch go about 1500-3000 feet inthe air so this to wasn't as good ,but then the rockets i like have fire come out of the bottom and are more fun yet the get lost to easy you have to go a big place to luanch them and the engines are sold separtly. Then again this has to do with house old items and is cheaper.
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