The Sasha was one of the first models built for Estes. I waited until the kit was released before starting a blog build. It's a two stage, BT-60 based model with a Soviet Military decor.
Parts are of good quality. The tumble recovery booster has through the wall fin slots.
Recovery is by 18" parachute.
The long plastic nose cone / tail cone has been seen in a few other kits.
The booster centering rings are punched for venting and more reliable staging.
The kit includes a 24mm engine retainer.
On the lower right is a "staging cone" that helps direct the booster flame into the upper stage engine nozzle.
There's a pretty good sized water slide decal sheet printed in red, black and white.
Looking forward to this one. Looks like a really nice kit, a little different from the usual.
ReplyDeleteI resisted picking one of these up at Hobby Lobby the other day - but look at all those unique bits and pieces! Yeah, resistance is futile.
ReplyDeleteHobby Lobby has them? Hope mine does.
DeleteHobby Lobby is not going to carry the Sasha. They will have the E-Sam 58 which looks a lot like a single stage Sasha, maybe even the same fins without the antennas on the leading edge.
DeleteYou are correct! The E-Sam was the one at HL. The Sasha is available from AC Supply, among other vendors.
DeleteYou know I'm all in on this one, Chris.
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