[Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #426: Are you ready to radically change the aesthetics of your model fins? In this latest video, we'll dive into the art of adding stunning tear-drop shaped decorative fin pods to the tips! What You'll Learn: Airfoiling Techniques: Sand your fins for a sleek, knife-edge trailing edge and a rounded leading edge. Crafting the Pods: Discover how to glue balsa wood pieces together to create thickness before shaping them into eye-catching tear-drop designs. Perfecting the Finish: Use a sacrificial core for precise sanding, then attach your beautiful pods for a polished look! All For Looks: These decorative additions might not serve a functional purpose, but they will definitely turn heads! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your model-building skills. Click the link below to watch the video now and start crafting those stunning fin pods today! | View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 8:52 min:sec | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! Zephyr Bulk-Pack | Here is a 5-pack of the Zephyr rockets, perfect for school groups. This is a great rocket to use for Level-1 high power certification because it is big and robust. It flies low and slow, which helps recovery after the flight, but can still easily take the punishment of high thrust motors. It is simple and easy to build thanks to its highly illustrated instructions. And it uses fool-proof motor ejection, so no electronics are needed. Save money by buying in bulk! |
G-Flex Thickened Epoxy | G/flex 655 Thickened Epoxy quickly builds up thickness and will not run or sag, making it great for fillets on your rocket. It permanently bonds fiberglass, ceramics, metals and plastics. It adheres tenaciously to difficult-to-bond woods including resinous woods and even wet wood. It is also toughened (with rubber addatives) to make structural bonds that absorb the stresses of expansion, contraction, shock and vibration. Check it out here. |
Nike Hercules Poster | Blast off into the world of model rocketry with this vibrant poster featuring the iconic Apogee Nike Hercules Model Rocket Kit. A stunning image of the meticulously detailed kit is showcased against a bold background, perfect for inspiring rocket enthusiasts and model builders alike. Hang this poster in your home, office, or workshop to add a touch of excitement and nostalgia to your space. Click here for more information. |
Nike Hercules Rocket Kit | The first production run of 100 kits is NOW ready! This 1/10th scale replica of the Nike Hercules missile is the most enjoyable kit you'll ever build. It challenges you, but the payoff is extraordinary in how well it performs and the excitement it brings to any launch. It is the most accurate and detailed version of the missile, and it actually operates as a 2-stage rocket. Plus, there will be a limited-time offering of a $50 incentive in Apogee store-credits if you get it flow by June 1, 2025. We don't want this sitting in a collector's build pile. It needs to be flown! |
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| Customer Testimonial “Its been 17 years since I flown model rockets and now I am trying to get back into the hobby . I was drawn to Apogee Components because of the online support through youtube, RockSim Live and information on their website. I made a call for more information on going for my Level 1 certification and the staff was an amazing help! Apogee helped get my motor and supplies needed to get me up and running! The shipment came in promptly and was packed very well. I would definitely recommend anyone to acquire their rocket supplies through Apogee Components!” -- Joshua Drummond | |
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