Estes Tandem-X review/build/launch Part 2 of 3 - Amazon rocket

This is part 2 of 3 of my review and build of the Estes Tandem-X launch set. In this part, I build the Amazon rocket which is an E2X(easy to assemble) model. Easy assembly and no painting required. At the end of this video, I launch it on a C6-3 and it flies really well on that. Can be launched on a B4, B6, or C6. With a C6, you could even launch it with an onboard 808 "keychain" camera.

[NZWarriors]

Thank you for doing this. The instructions on parachute attachment had me stumped.

[Friedbrain]

Back when I was into Estes rocketry we didn't have all your simplified easy, peasy things in the kits. We had to make about everything including the fins and nose cones. We got plain cardboard tubes and learned to shape the fins and how to mount them. Made our parachutes and had to use "flameproofed" tissue paper to protect them from the expulsion charge. It is so easy nowadays...guess the artistry of doing it yourself is long gone.

[nja]

For some reason that escapes me, the instructions for the Amazon rocket stated to tie off the parachute 3/4" off the base of the cone directly to the shock cord. I got ahead of myself and tied the chute to the cone, and I'm just going to leave it that way, same as you. I've built several rockest over the years and never tied the chute to the shock cord. Great job on the video, thank you for taking the time to produce a step by step video.

[gfriedman]

Just built one. I used gel type super glue for everything. Less mess and quicker dry. Just pre-mark the alignment of the launch rod clips on the tubes so you can set it quickly before the glue dries.

[lulilith]

Thank you for the video. we bought one and your build was a relief for me. I can do this now.

[timelapsefilms]

I brought one of these and customized like a SpaceX rocket i will send a video out when i launch

[boavistamodelismo]

I built without gluing the fins.
It is flying very well and can dismantle for travel.

[brofist]

I’m still confused on how to do the prepare engine step

[theRhinsRanger]

Hi there EpicRoketry, could you tell me about the fuel and launch system please? Does the kit come with fuel or is it a separate thing to buy? I’m completely new to this and my boys would like to try a rocket launch kit for a bit of fun. I will be supervising.

[michaelc]

Fell between the trees. Would have been unfortunate if it got stuck in one of them on the first launch. I lost my share of rockets to drift.

[kaderiddle]

Does wadding come desperate and is it necessary

[lailag]

Can I use wood glue or hot glue for all of it?

[shadowbladeGC]

Can you use wood glue for the entire rocket

[anoonymoose]

Is the shock cord attached to the upper or lower tube?

[chasin_bangerswithchase]

I built the whole thing and then realized I didn’t have the 🧨

[satwantkaur]

Hi you are doing very good so you can join. NASA maybe but I am not from NASA

[johnnewcomb]

Do you really need a razor sharp scalpel to open a simple plastic bag??

[npersa]

How do you attach the rocket to the rod?