The thing that started it all, all the way back in 1991 AND THEY STILL MAKE IT
Estes Alpha III
- Launch controller, launch pad, and rocket assembly kit with materials and instructions required to assemble the rocket
- Orange plastic nose cone, body tube, one-piece plastic tail fin unit, and self-stick decals for level E2X (Easy to Assemble) assembly skill
- Projected maximum altitude of 1,100′ (335m), 12″ diameter parachute for rocket recovery
- Recommended for ages 10 and older with adult supervision up to age 12
- Requires model rocket engine, starters, recovery wadding, and glue (all sold separately)
- Easy to assemble
- Almost ready to fly
One of my favorite Estes Kits the Bull Pup
- Authentic color decals
- Scale model of the usaf agm-12d bull pup Air-to-ground missile
- Stands over 15″ tall
- 12″ parachute recovery
- Flies over 800′
- Authentic color decals
- Stands over 15″ tall
Here is the real deal at the USAF museum in Ohio
https://gouldaero.com/aviation-events-destinations/ohio/
LOC Precision Flying Model Rocket Kit Weasel PK-3
Get started in High Power Rockets with this kit
- Estes Blast Off Flight Pack Flying Model Rocket Engines
- 24 Rocket engines – Six A8-3, Six B6-4, Six C6-3, Six C6-5
- Plus 30 igniters, 24 plugs and one package of recovery wadding
- For ages 14+. Use with adult supervision. Must be 14 to purchase in CA and NJ.
- Flammable – ships parcel post only, takes several additional days beyond Amazon Shipping estimate.
Best thing to store model rocket engines in is a Military grade Ammo can