Model Rocketry
These are exciting times if you have ever been interested in rocketry or space exploration. Commercial companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic are opening up new opportunities for satellites and space tourism, and NASA is planning to send astronauts back to the Moon and on to Mars! You can share in the excitement of this new space age by building and launching your own model rockets, hundreds or thousands of feet into the blue skies.
Model Rocketry started in the late 1950’s inspired by a whole generation growing up during the space race to land a man on the moon. Estes industries developed the first mass produced solid propellant rocket motors to propel rockets made of cardboard, balsa wood, and plastic several hundred feet into the air. Since those early days, model rocketry has grown into many facets including rocket powered gliders, egg-lofting payloaders, electronic payloads such as altimeters and GPS trackers, more powerful mid-power motors, as well as organized events across the country sponsored by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). Model rocketry is a great introduction to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) hobby that can grow as your skills grow!
Here at BRS Hobbies, we stock all the products and information you need to get started. From complete starter sets that include an easy to build low power rocket and launch system to advanced mid-power rockets that provide heart-pounding launches. For those that want to try designing their own futuristic spacecraft, we have all the components and building materials you need to turn that idea into reality. Our friendly staff is here to answer any questions you have to get you on your way to exploring the upper reaches of the atmosphere!
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Qualman Rocketry CR6080 Centering Rings (2)
$1.49The Qualman Rocketry CR6080 centering rings come in a 2 pack and are used to center a BT60 tube (1.637 diameter) into a BT80 body tube. They are precision laser cut from heavy gauge cardstock. You can also double up them for extra strength. Great for...$1.49 -
Qualman Rocketry CR5570 Centering Rings (4)
$1.95The Qualman Rocketry CR5570 centering rings come in a 4 pack and are used to center a BT55 tube (1.325 diameter) into a BT70 body tube. They are precision laser cut from heavy gauge cardstock. You can also double up them for extra strength. Great for...$1.95 -
Qualman Rocketry BT50 4 Fin Alignment Guide for 3/32 fins
$0.50One of the most challenging aspects of building precise model rockets is to get the fins aligned correctly. This fin alignment guide from Qualman Rocketry solves this problem by precisely holding the fins against the body tube as the glue dries. This...$0.50 -
Qualman Rocketry BT50 3 Fin Alignment Guide for 3/32 fins
$0.75One of the most challenging aspects of building precise model rockets is to get the fins aligned correctly. This fin alignment guide from Qualman Rocketry solves this problem by precisely holding the fins against the body tube as the glue dries. This...$0.75 -
Qualman Rocketry BT20 3 Fin Alignment Guide for 1/16 fins
$0.50One of the most challenging aspects of building precise model rockets is to get the fins aligned correctly. This fin alignment guide from Qualman Rocketry solves this problem by precisely holding the fins against the body tube as the glue dries. This...$0.50 -
Estes Ultimate Tube Marking Guide
$12.99The Estes Ultimate Tube Marking Guide is an excellent way to accurately mark fin and launch lug placement lines. Fits all current Estes body tubes.Includes: 1 - ultimate tube marking guide.$12.99 -
Estes Tube Marking Guide
$13.99The Estes Tube Marking Guide is an easy way to mark fin and launch lug placement lines. Fits all current Estes body tubes. Marks 3 fin and 4 fin configurations. Also includes a fin gluing jig. Includes: 1 - tube marking guide, 2 fin marking tools for...$13.99 -
Estes Tube Cutting Guides 2315
$13.99A quick and easy way to cut body tubes! Includes guides for cutting BT5, BT20, BT50, BT55 and BT60 body tubes.Includes: 5 - different size body tube cutting guides and instructions. Note: Hobby knife and body tube not included.$13.99 -
Estes Standard to D Engine Adapters (3)
$6.99Two simple steps transform a 18mm standard engine into a 24mm D size. Insert a standard engine into the Estes engine adapter, and insert the adapter into a rocket. 3 adapters per pack. Reusable.Includes: 3 - engine adapters and instructions...$6.99 -
Estes Sci-fi Nose Cone Assortment 3173
$18.99The Estes Sci-fi Nose Cone Assortment includes 2 sci-fi nose cones for BT50 (0.976 diameter) body tubes and 3 sci-fi nose cones that fit BT55 (1.325 diameter) body tubes. Please see the product picture for the included plastic nose cone sizes and styles...$18.99 -
Estes Porta-Pad E Model Rocket Launch Pad
$33.99The perfect launch pad for DynaStar, Estes and other rockets that use either a 1/4" or a 3/16" launch rod. Features a large steel blast deflector, 1/4" launch rod and a sturdy launch platform with adjustable launch rod positions. Also, accommodates a...$33.99 -
Estes NC-80B Nose Cone 3168
$4.99Some kits the Estes PNC-80B nose cone is used in - Super Big Bertha, Broadsword, Fat Boy, etc. Fits Estes BT80 (2.600 diameter) body tubes. Great for scratchbuilding and repairs! Specifications: Length: 4.000" Diameter: 2.600" Shape:...$4.99 -
Estes NC-60 Nose Cone Assortment 3165
$9.99The Estes NC-60 Nose Cone Assortment includes 3 plastic nose cones that fit BT60 (1.637" diameter) body tubes. Please see the product picture for the included nose cone styles. Includes: 3 - PNC-60 plastic nose cones.$9.99 -
Estes NC-55 Nose Cone Assortment 3163
$8.99The Estes NC-55 Nose Cone Assortment includes 4 plastic nose cones (2 - NC-55BB and 2 - NC-55AC) that fit BT55 (1.325 diameter) body tubes. The Estes NC-55BB nose cone is used in these kits - Black Brant II, etc. The Estes NC-55AC nose cone is used in...$8.99 -
Estes NC-50 Nose Cone Assortment 3162
$9.99This Estes NC-50 nose cone assortment includes 5 plastic nose cones that fit BT50 (0.976 diameter) body tubes. Please see the product picture for the included nose cone styles. Includes: 5 - PNC-50 plastic nose cones.$9.99 -
Estes NC-20 Nose Cones 3161
$5.99The Estes NC-20 Nose Cone Assortment includes 4 plastic nose cones (2 - NC-20A and 2 - NC-20Y) that fit BT20 (0.736 diameter) body tubes. The Estes NC-20A nose cone is used in these kits - Big Yank, Ninja, Viking, Courier, Mini-Patriot, Hi-Flier, etc...$5.99 -
Estes NC- 5V Nose Cone
$1.75The Estes PNC-5V nose cone is used in these kits - Mars Snooper, Mosquito, Dragonfly, Lumina, Skytracer, etc. Fits Estes BT5 (0.544 diameter) body tubes. Great for cloning, scratchbuilding and repairs! Grid spacing in photo is 1/2.$1.75 -
Estes NC- 5A Nose Cone
$1.95The Estes PNC-5A nose cone is used in these kits - Quark, Mini-Cobra, Nike Arrow, Nike Apache, Hawkeye, Rainmaker, etc. Fits Estes BT5 (0.544 diameter) body tubes. Great for cloning, scratchbuilding and repairs! Grid spacing in photo is 1/2.$1.95 -
Estes Mini to Standard Engine Adapters (3)
$6.99Two simple steps transform a 13mm mini engine into a 18mm standard size. Insert a mini engine into the Estes engine adapter, and insert the adapter into a rocket. 3 adapters per pack. Reusable. Includes: 3 - engine adapters and instructions...$6.99 -
Estes Mini Honest John Flying Model Rocket Kit
$13.99Skill Level 1Mini engine powered, the Estes Mini Honest John model rocket kit is a sport scaled model of a U.S. battle field artillery missile that features a detailed molded nose cone and balsa fins. Although simple in construction the resulting model...$13.99