These exciting model rockets are fantastic fun, highly entertaining and following a few simple guidelines will ensure you get the maximum enjoyment and use, out of your new rocket set! There are 4 elements needed to launch your rocket, the model rocket, a launch pad, ignition system and the rocket engine to propel the model skywards. The easiest, most cost effective way to get everything needed is to buy a starter set. These contain a rocket, launch pad, ignition system and full instructions. The starter sets do not contain rocket engines, as these need to packaged separately to ensure safe bulk transportation as they are classed as fireworks. We have found the Taser or the Patriot starter sets together with B6-4 Engines an ideal combination for those exciting first flights! Next, is to find a suitable flying site. A large flat open area, football pitch size at a minimum and away from roads, houses, overhead cables and trees is needed. Choose a nice calm day or evening and set you launch pad up as far upwind as you can, bearing in mind that when the rocket returns to earth on its parachute, any breeze will carry it downwind. Extend the ignition system wires to their full length to ensure that you and any spectators are a safe distance away from the launch pad. 3... 2... 1.. Blast Off! Watch as your rocket races skywards, before popping its parachute and drifting gently to earth, ready for its next flight! A whole range of rocket kits are available, all of which will work with your launch pad and ignition system. Why not build yourself your own deep space collection?
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The fun begins with an Excellent Starter Set then add your rockets both from prepainted and decorated rockets to kits to be made. With a choice of rocket styles and either streamer or parachute recovery model rocketry can be seen as a fun hobby, or an exact science.
Please note that rocket motors are not accepted for delivery by the Post Office and these must be sent using a courier service. An additional charge may be applied on orders including rocket motors with a total value under 50.00, orders over 50.00 will be sent free of charge to mainland UK addresses.
Estes Tandem X Rocket Launch Starter Set (ES1469)
The Tandem-X Launch Set offers Xtra value with two rockets. The Crossfire ISX is a Skill Level 1 rocket that streaks over 1,200 feet into the sky, and the Amazon is an E2X rocket that flies over 600 feet.The Tandem-X Launch Set includes a launch pad and launch controller Rocket motors & Recovery wadding
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Estes Patriot Missile Rocket Starter Set (ES1825)
The U.S Army Patriot M-104 is the best known of all defence missiles. This classic 1:10 scale, Skill level 1 model rocket starter set is based on the U.S Army's famous surface-air missile. The rocket flies on standard A, B and C Estes model rocket motors and is recovered by a 12 inch (30cm) parachute. Rocket motors & Recovery wadding
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Estes Taser Rocket Launch Starter Set (ES1491R)
The Estes Taser Launch Set has a 3-fin designed rocket that allows this sleek, high flyer to soar up to 1,000 feet into the air! The taser is a E2X skill level kit that is easy to assemble. No painting is required with the pre-colored parts. After it's constructed, simply apply the great looking decals, and your ready to blast off. The Estes Taser rocket then glides back down on a colorful and pre-assembled 12 inch parachute.
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Estes Speed Freak (Launch Set) (ES1889R)
Model rocketry is a fun, fast and educational hobby for all the family. Propelled by a solid fuel motor these items are for use with adult supervision only. Using Estes B and C engines, the electronic speedometer is boosted 600 feet (183 m) straight up with the on board electronic system recording the flight data. The rocket floats down to Earth using a colorful 12 inch (30 cm) parachute, while the electronic capsule returns gently using a bright neon streamer. After it lands, check the capsule display screen to see the speed of the flight. Did you guess it correctly? Launch this silver speed demon over and over for hours of fun.
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Estes Starship Rocket Starter Set (ES1827)
Launch into space with this authentic looking, high flying U.S rocket, which is ready for action and awaiting your command. This is a perfect beginners model which will have you launching time and time again.
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Estes Riptide Launch Set Rocket Starter Set (ES1403)
Punch a hole in the atmosphere with the Riptide! The Estes Riptide Launch Set contains almost everything you need for hours of high flying fun! This shiny rocket is factory assembled by specially trained craftsman to give you a top quality beginners' rocket. The Riptide is an aerodynamic bullet full of features like a really cool blended blue body tube, and totally awesome highly reflective blue chrome colored fins and nose cone. This showy rocket is ready for liftoff in just minutes!
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