Apogee Feathered Flyer Kit

The tiny little "Feathered Flyer" is a speed machine that jumps skyward with gusto.

Assembly is quick and easy, making it perfect for less experienced builders or those who want a quick build. The kit is inexpensive and uses affordable 13mm diameter motors, so you can launch it over and over again without breaking the bank. However, be careful with how high it goes, as it can quickly disappear from view. You might want to get two or three because it is a nice inexpensive rocketry gift for those that are just starting out.

BT-60 Nose Cone and Transition

This is a combination product that includes a BT-60 (41.6mm) diameter nose cone and a 1.2" long transition section that fits the BT-60 tube as well as the BT-55 (33mm diameter) tube. You get both pieces for one low price. They come as a single piece, and you just snap them apart when you are ready to assemble your rocket.

The 3-to-1 ogive shaped plastic nose cone is a perfect upgrade for your model rocket. With its sleek and aerodynamic design, this nose cone will improve your rocket's performance and take your launches to new heights. The included transition section smooths the airflow when your rocket changes from one diameter to another, which lowers the drag. But you can also trim off the shoulders to use it as a boattail or a simulated nozzle on the base of the rocket.

Apogee Antares Explorer Kit

The Antares Explorer model rocket kit is the perfect combination of science fiction style and high-altitude performance. With its sleek and aerodynamic design, this rocket is capable of reaching impressive altitudes, yet still maintains a unique and eye-catching appearance with its bright decals, six fins, and asymmetric layout (where fins are not equally spaced around the rocket). It is sure to be a collector's item, so you might want to get two or three to put in your treasure chest.

Estes Mercury Redstone Kit

The Mercury Redstone model rocket kit is a 1:34-size replica of the iconic rocket that was used in the early days of the American space program. Its significance is that it was the rocket that was used to launch the first and second American astronauts into space. That makes this kit perfect for those who are interested in model rocketry and the history of space exploration.

The finished rocket stands nearly 29 inches tall and features laser-cut, layered balsa fins and a molded plastic model of Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 and it’s Launch Escape System (LES). The set of detailed water-slide decals even includes the distinctive white “crack” that Gus painted onto the side of his spacecraft to make it resemble the actual Liberty Bell.

More that just a historic replica from the early days of the American space program, this rocket kit from Estes has history in its own right too. This kit is a re-released but enhanced version of the model rocket that the company Centuri produced in the 1960's. Own a piece of history today!