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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Custom Drone Killer Flying Model Rocket Kit
MSRP: $13.95$10.49Skill Level 2Scale-like, surveillance drone missile removes the threat of opposing side snooping on military installations! The Custom Rocket Company Drone Killer makes a great display kit with a unique plastic nose cone and reducer. This flying model...MSRP: $13.95$10.49 -
Excel Precision Cutting Kit w/ Black Mat
MSRP: $13.95$11.95This Excel Precision Cutting Kit is ideal for cutting out model rocket fins and for other model rocket building steps that require the use of a hobby knife. Kit contains 5.5 x 9 self-healing cutting mat, a #1 hobby knife with super sharp #11 blade and a...MSRP: $13.95$11.95 -
Estes Mongoose Model Rocket Kit
$18.99Skill Level 1 IntermediateThe Estes Mongoose is a two stage rocket that builds into one over the top, high performance model rocket! The Mongoose can be flown as a single stage rocket or add a booster engine and watch this beast soar to astonishing...$18.99 -
Estes BT5-BT60 Laser Cut Centering Rings & Paper Adapters 3179
$8.99The Estes BT5-BT60 Laser Cut Centering Rings & Paper Adapters includes an assortment of thirty laser cut centering rings to fit BT5, BT20, BT50, BT55 & BT60 tubes and four heavyweight paper adapter shrouds to make BT5 to BT60 transitions and tail...$8.99 -
Custom Sport Flying Model Rocket Kit
MSRP: $15.95$11.95Skill Level 1The Custom Sport is a super long, 2 1/2 feet tall model rocket. Slow, realistic liftoffs! Flights of over 750 feet are possible with a C6-5 motor. Easy to build and fly; makes a great beginner kit. Features an injection molded plastic nose...MSRP: $15.95$11.95 -
Custom Skybird Flying Model Rocket Kit
MSRP: $10.95$7.99Skill Level 1Cool payloader! Transparent red tube holds important insect or biological experiments. The Custom Skybird model rocket is capable of flights of over 1000 feet with a C6-7 motor. Easy to build and fly; makes a great beginner kit. Features an...MSRP: $10.95$7.99 -
Custom Raven Flying Model Rocket Kit
MSRP: $10.95$7.99Skill Level 1Scale-like, surface-to-air missile! The Custom Raven model rocket is capable of flights of over 1000 feet with a C6-7 motor. Looks realistic on the launch pad and in the air! Features an injection molded plastic nose cone, die cut balsa...MSRP: $10.95$7.99 -
Sunward BT20 Nose Cone - 3.000'' Ogive
$1.59Plastic injection-molded nose cone to fit BT-20 size model rocket body tubes. Plastic cement required to join top and bottom piece. Actual color of the nose cone may vary from photo.$1.59 -
Qualman Rocketry Model Rocket Stands for 13mm engine mounts
$6.95These Qualman Rocketry Model Rocket Stands are for most model rockets that use 13 mm engines (Estes 1/4A, 1/2A, A3 & A10). They are precision laser cut from extra-strong cardstock. Assembly is easy - just cut them out of the sheet, apply a small...$6.95 -
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 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- 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 C11-7 Model Rocket Engines
$9.99The Estes C11-7 (24 mm) engine is an upper stage type of engine (purple label) that is used for flying a model rocket. This engine can also be used as a single stage engine in lightweight rockets. Each engine size is designated by a letter and is up to...$9.99 -
Estes 24mm to 29mm Engine Adapters
$6.99Adapts Estes 24mm C11/D, Estes 24mm E and Estes E30 series composite engines to a 29mm Estes engine size. Also adapts AeroTech 24mm composite single use and RMS motor systems. 2 adapters per pack. Reusable.Includes: 2 - engine adapters, 2 - orange...$6.99 -
Quest Lil' Grunt Flying Model Rocket Kit
MSRP: $34.99$32.49Skill Level 3 AdvancedThe Quest 'Lil Grunt is a workhorse. Only 17 inches tall, this flying model rocket kit features a blow molded plastic nose cone, laser-cut balsa fins and a rugged 24mm diameter motor mount. Flights with a D12-5 will go to almost...MSRP: $34.99$32.49 -
Custom BT50 Clear Red Payload Tube
MSRP: $2.95$2.50This Custom Rocket Company BT50 clear red payload tube is a great way to add a payload bay to a model rocket that has a BT50 size body tube. It's designed to be used with the Custom BT50 payload adapter or a BT50 balsa bulkhead...MSRP: $2.95$2.50 -
Estes Super Big Bertha Flying Model Rocket Kit
$43.99Skill Level 3 AdvancedThe Estes Pro Series II Super Big Bertha is an upscale of the Big Bertha and stands over 36 inches tall with a BT80 (2.6 inch) diameter body tube. Spectacular flights of up to 1,200 feet are easily reached with a 29mm F15-6 model...$43.99 -
Custom Zero Gravity Flying Model Rocket Kit
MSRP: $10.95$7.99Skill Level 1This Custom Rocket Company Zero Gravity flying model rocket is ready to defy gravity with flights of over 1,000 feet with a C6-7 engine. Easy to build and fly. Features an injection molded plastic nose cone, laser-cut balsa fins, streamer...MSRP: $10.95$7.99 -
Estes Alpha Flying Model Rocket Kit
$20.99Skill Level 1 IntermediateThe Estes Alpha has been the first rocket for millions for over 36 years! This easy-to-build, high perfomance rocket is the perfect model to get you started. Simple, dependable, great looks and excellent performance. The Alpha...$20.99 -
Q-Jet A3-6 Model Rocket Motors
MSRP: $9.99$8.99These Quest Q-Jet composite propellant model rocket motors are manufactured by AeroTech Consumer Aerospace with one goal in mind and that is to give you more! Q-Jets generate a highly-visible exhaust plume and delay smoke trail. The Q-Jet A3-6 would be a...MSRP: $9.99$8.99