I would recommend you go to one of the Michael's craft stores http://hosted.where2getit.com/michaels/?addressline=vancouver&country=CA&searchradius=50 and pick up an Estes Starter set. You'll get two rockets, the launch pad and a launch controller in the starter set. I would estimate 99% of the people on this site started out with Estes or similar rockets. It's a great way to get started.hey, i want to start model rocketry. what do you think i should get first and the folowing things in order. may be even where to buy them? and prices?
oh and i live in vancouver b.c. so maybe places close there
dittoI would recommend you go to one of the Michael's craft stores http://hosted.where2getit.com/michaels/?addressline=vancouver&country=CA&searchradius=50 and pick up an Estes Starter set. You'll get two rockets, the launch pad and a launch controller in the starter set. I would estimate 99% of the people on this site started out with Estes or similar rockets. It's a great way to get started.
After you've gotten a few flight out of the starter set, go back, Micheal's also has motors and kits.
You might want to sign up for their email newletter. They send a lot of 40% off single item coupons and once in a while a 50% off single item or 25% off whole purchase coupons.
Just a heads up, not all Michael's have rockets in store. Here in the Denver area I haven't seen one yet. Hobby Lobby however has all the Estes stuff in this part of the country. They also have 40% off coupons on their website about once a month or more. And about once a month they also have the Estes stuff at 30% without a coupon. Check the online flyer to make sure the 40% off coupon doesn't coincide with the 30% off sale.I would recommend you go to one of the Michael's craft stores and pick up an Estes Starter set. You'll get two rockets, the launch pad and a launch controller in the starter set. I would estimate 99% of the people on this site started out with Estes or similar rockets. It's a great way to get started.
After you've gotten a few flight out of the starter set, go back, Micheal's also has motors and kits.
You might want to sign up for their email newletter. They send a lot of 40% off single item coupons and once in a while a 50% off single item or 25% off whole purchase coupons.
You can check out our site for plans to build a simple launch pad and controller.thanks guys. but i think that i neel to save up a little before i can buy a starter kit. looking foreward to the day i get one though.(hopefully its soon)
Actually i'd suggest spending a little time at the Library. Find a copy of G. Harry Stines Handbook of model rocketry. any edition will be fine.hey, i want to start model rocketry. what do you think i should get first and the folowing things in order. may be even where to buy them? and prices?
oh and i live in vancouver b.c. so maybe places close there
I started with my rocketry experience with apogee and have been buying from them ever since.I'll be purchasing from Apogee since they took the time to analyze Quest's MLAS kit. I've never purchased from them but if they took time to examine thing then that's good in my book.
okay i will watch some of the videos and see what i learn.There is no charge to watch his instructional videos. Estes makes some nice rockets. Most stores that carry any rocket stuff have some of theirs. I'd still suggest building a skill level 1 rocket first. The packaging identifies the skill level.
Apogee does ship to Canada last time I checkedumm apogee rockets only ship to us... and i live in canada. also i dont want to buy online.
While you are at the Apogee website, download a bunch (or all) of their rocketry newsletters. There is a LOT of free information there for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced rocketeer. Really good stuff!!!okay i will watch some of the videos and see what i learn.