Beginner in Rocket
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One size does not fit all. Some start with Estes ready-to-fly models or kits, some start with assembling an airframe from whatever is on hand, others jump directly into a high-power certification attempt.
Most of the time though, you’ll see people starting simple and trying something new every time. Here are a couple of kits that I think are worth checking out:
Estes Luna Bug
https://estesrockets.com/products/luna-bug
This little guy flies on 13mm mini motors. You’re not likely to get it back, but the build and prep are quick and enjoyable enough.
Estes Boosted Bertha
https://estesrockets.com/products/boosted-bertha
Learn the ins and outs of flying standard parachute recovery, then load up the booster to try your hand at flying multistagers.
Estes Tazz
https://estesrockets.com/products/tazz
Autorotation recovery for something a little different.
Hello,
Start with a starter set., they're made specifically for those new to rocketry. Either of the Quest sets are very reasonable, and have everything needed: launch pad, launch system, motors, rocket. (You supply glue, paint, and batteries for the launch system.) Both have rockets with molded plastic fin cans, which minimize one of the major issues for newbies: gluing fins onto the body tube. Be sure to order extra motor packs as they get used up awfully fast.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to order another rocket along with the starter kit, somewhat more advanced. The Boosted Bertha that smstachwick mentions is a good choice as it can be flown single-stage as well as two-stage. If you want to fly it as a two-stage, after some experience, you'll need to buy "booster" motors for the lower stage.
If'n you ain't havin' fun, yer doin' it wrong.
Start with a starter set., they're made specifically for those new to rocketry. Either of the Quest sets are very reasonable, and have everything needed: launch pad, launch system, motors, rocket. (You supply glue, paint, and batteries for the launch system.) Both have rockets with molded plastic fin cans, which minimize one of the major issues for newbies: gluing fins onto the body tube. Be sure to order extra motor packs as they get used up awfully fast.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to order another rocket along with the starter kit, somewhat more advanced. The Boosted Bertha that smstachwick mentions is a good choice as it can be flown single-stage as well as two-stage. If you want to fly it as a two-stage, after some experience, you'll need to buy "booster" motors for the lower stage.
If'n you ain't havin' fun, yer doin' it wrong.
Welcome to rocketry and the Forum. You should contact the UKRA and check out their website at http://www.ukra.org.uk/.
To the forum , see if you can find a local club and attend a launch, there will be all kinds of people there that can help you out.
Welcome to the forum and rocketry.
Hi, you are beginning a great adventure! You can develop skills and knowledge in a dozen related areas, if you want.
Here's a good web page to get you started
https://www.nar.org/model-rocket-info/
And you'll find links to a 6 part series on YouTube about construction, etc.
If you are a reader, get a copy of Handbook of Model Rocketry, by G Harry Stein.
Here's a good web page to get you started
https://www.nar.org/model-rocket-info/
And you'll find links to a 6 part series on YouTube about construction, etc.
If you are a reader, get a copy of Handbook of Model Rocketry, by G Harry Stein.
Welcome to the Forum
Welcome to the forum.
I've found Dave Thomas' build guides really helpful to get going as he'll often talk about different build techniques but gives a good visual supplement: https://www.youtube.com/@REAR_rockets
Estes kits are a starting point for a lot of people as they are inexpensive and give great directions. Otherwise searching on this forum and reading through the vast tomes of information has been helpful in my journey.
I've found Dave Thomas' build guides really helpful to get going as he'll often talk about different build techniques but gives a good visual supplement: https://www.youtube.com/@REAR_rockets
Estes kits are a starting point for a lot of people as they are inexpensive and give great directions. Otherwise searching on this forum and reading through the vast tomes of information has been helpful in my journey.
