Yeah I did alot of model rocketry when I was a kid. Wait until you get to the D and E sized engines and complex rockets with multiple engines and more than one stage. Between engines, recovery wadding, batteries and repairing of any damage, it does have a small cost. Best bet is to find a hobby shop near you that can order you the stuff you need, this way you dont have to pay for shipping.
I am kinda amazed at the cost. rockets aren't that bad its the engines that are expensive. i got a 3 pack for $9.
if the kids like it i will have to see if i can buy them in bulk.
I understand that NASA has some slightly used space shuttle rockets for sale, would that be considered bulk?
When I was a kid I got a whole bunch of awesome rockets at a yard sale, but never launched a single one because I couldn't afford the engines.
You can get a bulk pack of 24 B6-4s for $44 online.
One key to having an enjoyable day is to use the proper launching mechanism. This means throwing out any "safe launch controllers" you may have. They suck and never work right. Hook those babies up to your car battery, much more reliable. A good-sized lantern battery works as well.
You can get a bulk pack of 24 B6-4s for $44 online.
Nice! Amazon or somewhere else?
I used to always get the highest powered ones available, so C's for standard sized rockets, but I'm thinking going with B's might allow more safe recoveries.
When my son was into rockets, I always bought the 24 packs to help keep the cost down. We got got some great video's by taping a 808 key-chain camera to the rockets. If you want to try it, make sure it's a version #3,#11 or #16 keychain camera because the other versions are junk.
You can see examples on youtube.
They are fun. Here's mine :biggrin: