Starter kit worth it?

[wolfram]

Are starter kits like this one worth it for complete beginners? https://www.raketenmodellbau-klima....ssionId=&a=article&ProdNr=1112&t=23&c=26&p=26

Don't get me wrong, I understand that having even the smallest bit of experience is better than none, but would it be a better idea to just go for a little more in the first rocket(not anywhere near level 1). Just a bit more power.

So would this be a horrible idea?

 

[Jmhepworth]

Not a bad idea at all. You need a launcher, and that looks adequate for rockets with A-C motors. It doesn’t hurt anything at all to launch a ready to fly rocket, and you may learn something in the process. But go ahead and buy a more challenging kit at the same time—Level 1 or 2.

 

[Art Upton]

Not a bad idea at all. You need a launcher, and that looks adequate for rockets with A-C motors. It doesn’t hurt anything at all to launch a ready to fly rocket, and you may learn something in the process. But go ahead and buy a more challenging kit at the same time—Level 1 or 2.

I would think you mean "Skill Level" 1 or 2, not Hi-Power Level 1 or 2 ?

 

[wolfram]

I would think you mean "Skill Level" 1 or 2, not Hi-Power Level 1 or 2 ?

Definitely NOT High Power.

 

[wolfram]

Not a bad idea at all. You need a launcher, and that looks adequate for rockets with A-C motors. It doesn’t hurt anything at all to launch a ready to fly rocket, and you may learn something in the process. But go ahead and buy a more challenging kit at the same time—Level 1 or 2.

Thank you

 

[Titan II]

It would get you going with the least amount of hassle.

 

[SolarYellow]

That price is painful!

Here in America, I can buy this for $10.49 US (it's on clearance sale at 50 percent off what was already a great deal) and a pack of C6-7s for $8.99.

https://estesrockets.com/products/alpha-iii-launch-set

 

[kjohnson]

If you want some building to go along with the starter set, Klima has the Pan set https://www.raketenmodellbau-klima....ssionId=&a=article&ProdNr=2111&t=23&c=26&p=26
that has the same size rocket, but with motor mount and fin assembly.

kj

 

[prfesser]

A starter set is a good idea in many ways. It should have everything needed (except tools, paint, and glue) for your first flights.

The Alpha Book of Model Rocketry is a little dated, but still good for explaining the basics. You will find that model rockets are not terribly complex. In fact you can build a flying model (except the motors) from materials that are probably at hand. But kits are a lot easier, at least at first.

FWIW "Level 1/2/3" usually implies high power. The "Skill Level" descriptor is for the difficulty of construction. It isn't the best metric, but almost any Skill Level 1 rocket is pretty easy to build. My first few kits were probably Skill Level 1, a very long time ago before they described skill levels. First one was built at age 10 without any help. So if you're younger than that you might need help. Have fun!

 

[SolarYellow]

I hate that model rocket vendors categorize rockets by "skill level." It's utterly meaningless, almost totally subjective, and completely useless information to me. It's super-aggravating that places like Estes and ACS don't let you just see all the rockets in one bucket (without also including every rocket-related item they sell) and then sort them by anything that matters like diameter, motor mount size, etc.
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Haven't looked at those Klima motors before. I kinda would like access to some of the C6 and D9 plugged motors.