Estes Screamin\' Mimi Supersonic Whistles Flying Model Rocket Kit #2185 -Sealed For Sale

ESTES #2185 SCREAMIN\' MIMI MODEL ROCKET WITH 4 SUPER SONIC WHISTLES - SEALED
Estes Sreamin\' Mimi Model Rocket From 2002.Sealed in Original Package This truly unique model includes 4 whistles which attach to the fins so it screams/whistles on the way up.Really novel and fun!Unfortunately now long Out Of Production.This kit is so fun that most of them got built, not collected. Rarely appears on .
Overview

Estes Screamin’ Mimi #2185is alow-power, single-stage model rocket kitthat was sold by Estes from about2003 to 2006. It’s designed to be launched on standard model rocket motors and is best known for itswhistling sound effectsduring flight thanks to special whistles built into its design.

📦 Kit Details & Specs

According to vintage catalog listings and hobby site summaries:

• Skill Level:2 — suitable for beginner to intermediate builders.
• Length:~25.5 inches (≈65 cm) when built.
• Diameter:~1.64 inches (≈41.7 mm).
• Weight:~5.3 oz (≈150 g).
• Recovery System:~12 inch parachute.
• Motor Mount:24 mm — a larger motor tube compared with Estes’ 18 mm kits.
• Estimated Max Altitude:Around500–750 feetdepending on motor choice.
• Recommended Engines:
  • C11-3for standard flight,
  • D12-5orD12-7to trigger louder whistles.

🔧 What’s in the Kit

The Screamin’ Mimi comes with typical Estes parts, including:

• A singlebody tube (BT-60 size).
• Four main finsplusfour whistle pods/standoffsfor the whistles.
• Four plastic whistle insertsmeant to produce sound as air flows through them on ascent.
• A plasticnose cone.
• Shock cord and parachute for recovery.

🛠️ Build & Flight Notes

• Assembly:Skill level 2 indicates it’s an easier build than advanced kits, but the multiple fins and whistle pods make it a bit more detailed than basic rockets.
• Painting & Finishing:Some builders mention that masking and painting around the eight fin/whistle pods can take patience due to their number and close spacing.
• Whistling Sound:When flown on theoptionallouder motors (like D12-5 or D12-7), the rocket’s whistles can produce audible sound — this is the “screamin’” feature referenced in the name — though effectiveness varies based on airflow.
• Recovery:The parachute deploys after motor burnout and delay, bringing the rocket down safely.

📌 Status Today

This kit isout of production; it’s no longer made by Estes and is considered avintage/out-of-production model rocket. Collectors and hobbyists sometimes sell sealed or built kits on secondary markets like and hobby forums.

🪂 Summary

TheEstes Screamin’ Mimi #2185is a fun, somewhat quirky kit from the early 2000s — a beginner-friendly rocket that stands out for its attempt toproduce whistling sounds during flight. It’s larger than many basic kits thanks to its 24 mm motor mount and offers a classic build-and-fly experience for model rocketry fans.

I am willing to combine items for shipping when I can.
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International Sales: I am happy to sell outside the United States but only via the International Shipping program.
: No motors are included in this listing.Nothing contained in this listing violates any policy regarding hazardous materials.