Model Rockets

[Gazoo]

The last time I launched a model rocket I was a kid in grade school. For some reason I now have the desire to build another one. For those that are into the hobby, can you recommend a good kit for a beginner. Is there anything I should definitely avoid?

 

[shortymet55]

Are you interesting in the building and making look nice, or the launching?

 

[Gazoo]

Are you interesting in the building and making look nice, or the launching?

A little bit of both. I would like to assemble it and try my hand at painting it, fingerprints and all. I also don't think I want one that goes crazy high since I'm not sure if I'll have any chasers.

 

[Mr._Fishy]

Imo apogee components is very nice. They make some of their own kits and sell some other ones from other manufacturers. I'm sure they have something that would appeal to you. The people there are great too.

Apogee Components

 

[Gazoo]

Apogee Components

Thanks for the link Mr._Fishy. It looks like a fantastic website. I think I'll start with the Saturn V. A 62" tall, 5.6" diameter rocket should be easy to handle for a beginner, right?

By the way, what are you doing with a Wings avatar being that you're in Colorado? You must be a transplant.

 

[Mr._Fishy]

Haha. I wish I could have that too! I've never seen one fully and nicely built in person but I did see their Saturn 1B. I don't think I'll be forgetting that anytime soon.

And I am a transplant, but not from detroit. I used to live in the Los Angeles area but I couldn't bring myself to like the kings or the duck. So off I went searching for a favorite team. I chose the wings because they had many of my favorite players.