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 Taser Rocket Launch Starter Set (ES1491) 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.
Rocket motors &
Recovery wadding and batteries required.
The Taser rocket is 16.5 inches (41.9 cm) tall. With its custom three-fin design, it climbs to an outta sight altitude of over 1,000 feet (305 m). A bright-colored 12 inch (30 cm) preassembled parachute returns this rocket back to the launch site. You'll be ready in minutes for another extreme launch experience!
Length 16.5 in. (41.9 cm) Diameter 0.98 in. (24.9 mm) Weight 1.5 oz. (42.5 g) Molded Plastic Fins Self Stick Decals Parachute Recovery Easy to Build Recommended Engines (not included) A8-3 B4-4 B6-4 Max Altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m)
Stock:
Available from shops: Bristol: 2, Cardiff: 1, Coventry: 1, Plymouth: 1 (explain )
