Estes Rockets
Welcome to Rocket Store, a company dedicated to all things rocketry. We usually stock the complete range
of Estes rockets, motors and accessories. If you wish to purchase Estes rockets, then try our
Online Store.
Model rockets are enormous fun for all the family and a hobby which is unknown to many. If you are
new to model rockets then try our
model rockets introduction.
Estes rockets are categorised into skill levels indicating the time and complexity of the model rocket kit.
- Ready To Fly - This is where most people start off. No paint, glue or
modeling skills required. Rocket comes assembled and is ready for liftoff in
just minutes.
- E2X - No paint or special tools needed. E2X® kits contain
parts that are coloured and easy to assemble. Simply glue the parts together
as per the instructions, apply the self-adhesive decals, attach the recovery
system and you are ready to blast off! Assembly takes as little as
1 hour.
- Level 1 - Requires some painting, gluing and sanding. Features die
cut balsa fins, slotted body tubes, plastic nose cones and self-adhesive
decals. Step by step instructions make building very easy. Assembly takes at
least an afternoon.
- Level 2 - First tier of more advanced kits. Requires beginner
skills in model rocket construction and finishing. Features die cut balsa or
plastic fins, plastic nose cones and unfinished body tubes. Assembly time may
take a complete day.
- Level 3 - Second tier of more advanced kits. Requires moderate skills in model rocket
construction and finishing. Features multiple die cut balsa fins and parts,
unfinished body tubes, complex designs and plastic nose cones. Assembly time may
take a couple of days.
Once you have chosen your estes rocket kit, there are many accessories
available to upgrade your model rocket. You may consider replacing the basic and
disposable parachute with something a little more durable, such as the great
Top Flight Standard Parachutes (Thin Mill).
You may decide that standard wadding is not for you, in which case
maybe some
Bio degradable wadding may be more appropriate
or you may wish to try a
Top Flight Nomex Firewall and get rid of the
need to buy wadding at all.
Don't forget those useful books, such as the
Handbook of Model Rocketry.
If you have any questions or queries, just give us a
call.
