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Scientific Explorers Rocket Car Science Kit in USA - Power up the Rocket Car for the ride of your life. This sleek, 24-inch long, land speed challenger will take your breath away as it roars off. Powered by baking soda and vinegar, the Rocket Car uses a unique fueling module, adjustable for all levels of drivers. This kit is fun and educational. You'll enjoy great experiments and learn more about rocket propulsion and chemical reactions. Everything you need is included in this kit, so building the Rocket Car is easy. Guaranteed to supply an out-of-this-world experience!
Feature Scientific Explorers Rocket Car Science Kit
- This is a fun and fascinating way to learn the science of rockets
- You'll be amazed by the speed of the rocket on wheels
- Uses a safe fuel of vinegar and baking soda in conjunction with a patented fuel delivery system
- Make a 2 foot long rocket speed racer
- The 24 inch Land Speed Challenger provides lightning fast, totally unique, non-stop fun!
This review is from : Scientific Explorer's Rocket Car Science Kit
difficult to build . i am 14 years old and i had just finished building this rocket. i got this as a christmas present 5+ years ago and just discovered it recently. i was very astonished when i found this on amazon.com. so when i first decided to build it, i brought it to my friends house thinking i'd be able to slap it together in minutes. i took one look at the instructions and i knew it would take a while. so later the weekend i began to get serious with it. the instructions were terrible! they made little sense! before i read another review from a woman who had to have her mechanicley inclined husband build it i thought i was stupid since it said 8+ But after yelling at the box for beholding such a complicated toy, i slowly resurrected it closely following the instructions and looking at the pictures to make sure it was coming out right. 30 minutes to midnight, IT WAS COMPLETE!(it took a wicked long time to build it if you catch my drift) like what the review from "tired cog" said, i did too have to get pliers to bend the axle. when i launched it, it did ok. i have to find out the best vinegar to baking soda ratio still and i have to staighten the front axle. in about 5 minutes, you would have wasted over a pint in vinegar so it is very fuel unefficient. i actually only reccomend this for kids 12+ because if i had tried to build this when i was eight i would get so fustrated i would throw it across the room and set it on fire! maybe i will purchase another one since i know how to build it now and it will be much easier to build again
difficult to build . i am 14 years old and i had just finished building this rocket. i got this as a christmas present 5+ years ago and just discovered it recently. i was very astonished when i found this on amazon.com. so when i first decided to build it, i brought it to my friends house thinking i'd be able to slap it together in minutes. i took one look at the instructions and i knew it would take a while. so later the weekend i began to get serious with it. the instructions were terrible! they made little sense! before i read another review from a woman who had to have her mechanicley inclined husband build it i thought i was stupid since it said 8+ But after yelling at the box for beholding such a complicated toy, i slowly resurrected it closely following the instructions and looking at the pictures to make sure it was coming out right. 30 minutes to midnight, IT WAS COMPLETE!(it took a wicked long time to build it if you catch my drift) like what the review from "tired cog" said, i did too have to get pliers to bend the axle. when i launched it, it did ok. i have to find out the best vinegar to baking soda ratio still and i have to staighten the front axle. in about 5 minutes, you would have wasted over a pint in vinegar so it is very fuel unefficient. i actually only reccomend this for kids 12+ because if i had tried to build this when i was eight i would get so fustrated i would throw it across the room and set it on fire! maybe i will purchase another one since i know how to build it now and it will be much easier to build again
Scientific Explorer's Rocket Car Science Kit Reviews
Fun once you finally build it... . This rocket car took my very mechanically-inclined husband 3 hours to build. It required very precise measuring and cutting of foil tape, foam, and nearly all the parts. He even needed to use pliers to bend the axles properly. The instructions were extremely complex; there is no way a child could understand them, let alone actually build the car. An eight year old (the toy is recommended for 8 and up) can play with this car, but certainly not build it. It was a lot of fun to shoot off on our street, and ours went straight ahead. But it was an agonizing 3 hours to get there.
Fun once you finally build it... . This rocket car took my very mechanically-inclined husband 3 hours to build. It required very precise measuring and cutting of foil tape, foam, and nearly all the parts. He even needed to use pliers to bend the axles properly. The instructions were extremely complex; there is no way a child could understand them, let alone actually build the car. An eight year old (the toy is recommended for 8 and up) can play with this car, but certainly not build it. It was a lot of fun to shoot off on our street, and ours went straight ahead. But it was an agonizing 3 hours to get there.
Scientific Explorer's Rocket Car Science Kit Opinions
A bit disappointing . I would probably buy this again, but I was a bit disappointed. It would be better if it came at least partially pre-assembled. Product cost was steep, and the rocket car was not as easy to build as one would like. After we built it, and followed the directions for launching, it went crooked. However, we still had fun, and it was a good opportunity to discuss chemical reaction, thrust, and of course counting down to "blast Off" was fun too. I plan to use some of the parts from the rocket car to build a smaller version, which hopefully will be less inclined to wander off at a slant.
A bit disappointing . I would probably buy this again, but I was a bit disappointed. It would be better if it came at least partially pre-assembled. Product cost was steep, and the rocket car was not as easy to build as one would like. After we built it, and followed the directions for launching, it went crooked. However, we still had fun, and it was a good opportunity to discuss chemical reaction, thrust, and of course counting down to "blast Off" was fun too. I plan to use some of the parts from the rocket car to build a smaller version, which hopefully will be less inclined to wander off at a slant.
don't try this at home . received this as a gift for my 9 year olds birthday. decided over the summer break to build.....wow! no way this is for a kid to build alone, i still can't get the wheels on - the instructions are terrible. based on this experience i would never buy a toy from this company again.
Parts don't fit... . When trying to assemble this kit, the holes in the wheels (all three wheels) were not large enough to allow the axle to fit through, thus preventing us from even completing the project. The instructions were also not that clear. There is more to making this kit work than just putting parts together, so if you are looking for something quick and easy, pass on this one.
lots o fun and educational . My two children and I are having a great time and have a learned a few things with this rocket car. Very durable considering the test runs we've put it through (trees/bushes).
Fun family project . We had a good time with the Rocket Car. Our kids (7 and 11) had fun mixing the baking powder and vinegar, and watching the car take off. On the other hand, it required lengthy assembly. In our opinion, it could use some re-designing. It is held together by tape, which eventually breaks loose after a few launches. Also, it could use higher quality rubber wheels, as opposed to the supplied plastic, non-gripping wheels. I think we'll try to beef up the Rocket Car eventually, using hot glue or rubber cememt. Also, shortening the entire car would allow a straighter launch, by limiting the length of the very bendy rear wheel axel. It's a fun concept that would benefit from a little more time back on the drawing board.
Product Details
EAN : 9780448440132UPC : 781968002038
MPN : A203
Brand : Scientific Explorer
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 12 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Scientific Explorer
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 99 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Model : A203
Publisher : Scientific Explorer
Release Date : 2007-01-01
SKU : SE033-1
Studio : Scientific Explorer
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