where to start?

[Model_rockets]

I want to start building scale models of rockets and I am not really sure where to start. the kits I have found don't have the level of detail I am looking for so I thought I would ask here. if I had to pick what I want to model sounding rockets are pretty cool so I guess those.

 

[Ez2cDave]

I want to start building scale models of rockets and I am not really sure where to start. the kits I have found don't have the level of detail I am looking for so I thought I would ask here. if I had to pick what I want to model sounding rockets are pretty cool so I guess those.

You came to the right place !

What type of Sounding Rockets appeal to you most ? ( single-stage, multi-stage, USA, foreign )

What kind of scratch-building experience do you have ?

Dave F.

 

[Hobie1dog]

I want to start building scale models of rockets and I am not really sure where to start. the kits I have found don't have the level of detail I am looking for so I thought I would ask here. if I had to pick what I want to model sounding rockets are pretty cool so I guess those.

Are you talking about non-flying models just to put on a shelf?

 

[neil_w]

Sometimes you can start with a kit and then add additional detail. Sometimes that might not be practical and you have to do more scratchbuilding.

As for scale data... just ask @Ez2cDave.

 

[tsmith1315]

Boyce has some neat printed kits or partial kits:

https://boyceaerospacehobbies.com/

 

[Rob Campbell]

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

I recommend you pick a rocket you like and then build a series, with each new build adding additional detail. The first version should focus on correct outer mold line and colors. The next, add antennas and small print details, and so on. You will build your skills without overwhelming yourself by trying to do everything with the first item.

 

[Model_rockets]

Are you talking about non-flying models just to put on a shelf?

Kinda both but mainly non flying models.but some that are large. If that makes any sense

 

[Model_rockets]

You came to the right place !

What type of Sounding Rockets appeal to you most ? ( single-stage, multi-stage, USA, foreign )

What kind of scratch-building experience do you have ?

Dave F.

I have a good amount of experience building rockets but nothing when it comes to scale stuff.

 

[GlenP]

Check out the plastic model kit set from AMT: Man in Space, if you can still find one.

 

[Ez2cDave]

Kinda both but mainly non flying models.but some that are large. If that makes any sense

Large, in terms of height or diameter ?
Dave F.

 

[SolarYellow]

https://spacemonkey-models.myshopify.com/pages/1-24-scale-v-2-model
If you want it to fly,
https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket-Kits/Skill-Level-3-Model-Rocket-Kits/V-2-Conversion-Kit
ETA:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/nar-giant-sport-scale.181339/#post-2467882

 

[Ez2cDave]

Kinda both but mainly non flying models.but some that are large. If that makes any sense

You don't seem very "motivated" to me. Let me know when you have a specific rocket in mind.

Dave F.

 

[techrat]

Start with the WAC Corporal. It can be as simple as it gets, but at the same time you can create an impressive level of detail once you start to refine it a bit.

 

[Model_rockets]

You don't seem very "motivated" to me. Let me know when you have a specific rocket in mind.

Dave F.

Something like the wac or aerobee would be cool to model.

 

[tsmith1315]

Nice kits here:

https://www.asp-rocketry.com/ecommerce/ASP-Scale-Model-Rocket-Kits.cfm?cat_id=8

 

[Ez2cDave]

Something like the wac or aerobee would be cool to model.

Which Aerobee ? 75, 100, 150 , 170, 200, 300, 350, Aerobee-Hi ?

 

[Cape Byron]

https://spacemonkey-models.myshopify.com/pages/1-24-scale-v-2-model
If you want it to fly,
https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket-Kits/Skill-Level-3-Model-Rocket-Kits/V-2-Conversion-Kit
ETA:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/nar-giant-sport-scale.181339/#post-2467882

Our own @BigMacDaddy makes a kit of 3D printed parts to convert the Spacemonkey Models kit.

 

[Model_rockets]

Which Aerobee ? 75, 100, 150 , 170, 200, 300, 350, Aerobee-Hi ?

150a

 

[tsmith1315]

150a

Nice Aerobee Hi here:

http://www.cosmodromerocketry.com/AerobeeHi.html

@cosmodrome are they available?

 

[prfesser]

For non-flying rockets--some of which can be converted to flight with a little thought--check out these free cardstock models. And these.

 

[Ez2cDave]

150a

AEROBEE 150A . . .

Peter Alway's "Rockets of the World" ( ROTW ) has addition info and drawings.

Dave F.

 

[cosmodrome]

Nice Aerobee Hi here:

http://www.cosmodromerocketry.com/AerobeeHi.html

@cosmodrome are they available?

Yes, I have some right now and am working on more.

 

[Model_rockets]

AEROBEE 150A . . .

Peter Alway's "Rockets of the World" ( ROTW ) has addition info and drawings.

Dave F.

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Thank you so much for all the info. I am also planning a full scale aerobee 150a sometime soon ish so that info will also be great to have.

 

[techrat]

Thank you so much for all the info. I am also planning a full scale aerobee 150a sometime soon ish so that info will also be great to have.

Well, now I am curious.... Is this a full scale *flying* model, or just something to display on the front lawn and have your paperboy die of a heart-attack?

 

[Ez2cDave]

Thank you so much for all the info. I am also planning a full scale aerobee 150a sometime soon ish so that info will also be great to have.

I also "speak WAC CORPORAL" and many other "prototype languages" - LOL !

BTW - If you ever build a WAC CORPORAL, the upper stage is YELLOW, not WHITE !

 

[Ez2cDave]

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[Ez2cDave]

STILL MORE . . .

 

[Ez2cDave]

YET MORE . . .

 

[Ez2cDave]

YES, MORE . . .

 

[Ez2cDave]

ALMOST DONE . . .