Estes 1250 Interceptor Flying Model Rocket Kit for 12 years old and up with Adult Supervision for under 12

A little bit more difficult than your normal build.

Classic Estes design, great looking rocket in suggested or custom color patterns. This time around, yes I have built a few in the last 50 years, I'm going for a stealth look. This design has been around for about 50 years and is one of the most popular models that has good looks and great performance on a C engine. If you haven't built model rockets before; I strongly suggest you start with a few easier kits to get your feet wet.

My son loves the way it took off in the air glides down perfectly.

Took longer than it should have for me to build (90% my fault for second guessing details). Its a little heavy in the back end so I'm going to extend the length, add weight to the cone, and put in a 24mm engine mount with the screw on retainer. Might have to modify the for-show boat tail or toss it. I'd buy it again or design something similar. Good value for the decals, plastic parts, and size. I might scale back the decals - too busy of a layout.

This is a great kit. Had the original small version as a kid and I bought the E version when it first came out. I retired it years ago and gave it to my 3-year old grandson as a hanging model & this “new” one to build another flyer. I’m sure he’ll get a kick seeing one like his actually flying!

Never got this as a teenager in the 70s. Just got back into rocketry and the Interceptor was my first, best choice. Not overly-hard, but requires some patience, especially with the decals. She's a beauty.

My son made this rocket for a 4H project. He was chosen as a state fair alternate. It has great detail and the finished product looked great!

The last time this particular model rocket was available, it was in a stripped-down version. I missed out on the one with the nifty missile pods on the sides. When Estes _finally_ re-released the original version, I snagged one while I had the chance. Highly satisfied to finally have one. Ironically, I built it out as a 1/72-scale (to go with my Zoids :) model rather than a flying rocket. My flying rockets sooner or later crash into something unforgiving and repairs become impossible. This, I wanted to display and play with.