Product Description
Rocket Starter Set Overview:
The Estes Mini Bertha™ Flying Model Rocket Starter Set is a complete beginner-friendly package that includes everything needed to build, launch, and recover your first model rocket, excluding four AA batteries (sold separately). Designed to make the hobby approachable from day one, this set guides rocketeers through a smooth and confidence-building introduction to real flight. With its compact size and easy handling, it is an ideal starting point for first-time flyers, families, and younger hobbyists ready to experience liftoff.
About the Mini Bertha Starter Set
Compact, High-Flying Design
Inspired by the iconic Big Bertha, the Mini Bertha carries forward the same bold look and dependable flight behavior in a smaller, easy-to-manage scale. Its lightweight construction and molded plastic fins provide excellent stability, helping it climb fast and straight on thirteen-millimeter engines. Capable of reaching heights up to 650 feet, the rocket deploys a bright streamer for a smooth, visible descent that keeps recovery simple.
Complete Launch Experience
The starter set includes the Mini Bertha rocket, a Mini Launch Pad, a controller, and four A10-3T engines with plugs, starters, and recovery wadding, giving you every essential component in one box. With only four AA batteries required, you can build your rocket, head to the launch field, and enjoy your first countdown without delay. The Mini Bertha is built for repeat flights, encouraging hands-on learning and growing confidence with each launch. From assembly to watching it streak skyward, this set delivers the excitement that keeps rocketeers coming back for more.
Features:
- Beginner-friendly starter set with all essential components
- Compact rocket design that is easy to build and handle
- Inspired by the classic Big Bertha for recognizable style
- Lightweight construction with molded fins for stable flight
- Flies on 13-millimeter engines and reaches up to 650 feet
- Streamer recovery system for smooth, visible descent
- Includes everything needed for four launches, excluding AA batteries
- Durable design supports repeat flights for ongoing learning
Includes:
- (1) Mini Bertha Snap-Together Rocket Assembly Kit
- (4) A10-3T Rocket Engines
- (4) Plugs
- (4) Starters
- (1) Mini Launch Pad
- (1) Mini Launch Controller
- Recovery Wadding
Needed To Complete:
- (4) 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries
Specifications:
| Recommended Engines | 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T |
|---|---|
| Launch System | Mini Launch Pad/Controller |
| Launch Rod Size | 1/8in (3.18mm) |
| Projected Max Altitude | 650ft (198m) |
| Recovery System | Streamer |
| Length | 9.96in (252.98mm) |
| Diameter | 0.74in (19mm) |
| Weight | 0.61oz (17.3g) |
| Fin Material | Molded Plastic |
