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TSP reliability testing of the F35 rocket motors

We decided to make a quick video testing the reliability of the TSP F35 rocket motor. Since new nozzles (with a purple tint) are out we tested some old stock and new stock. All the motors performed perfectly well regardless of their age! We did however notice we should have used a much heavier table! We'll do better on our next test...

UK ROC 2025 competition Bundle UKROC supplier bits kit parts

We've put together a new kit of parts to help you create a rocket for the 2025 UK ROC competition. This full featured kit has most of the bits and pieces you'll need to get designing and building. The UKROC rocketry competition is an amazing opportunity for young people aged 11 to 18 in schools or clubs. This engaging challenge will have your team(s)...

TSP 12N rocket motors D and E

TSP have released a new set of motors in D and E sizes. Both these motors are 24mm in diameter and offer a lower 12N average thrust instead of the existing 20N. This offers a gentler longer burn time. As always these motors are available in Booster(0s), 2s, 4s, 6s and 8s delays and are in stock now on the website.  The D12 motors burn for 1.4...

Christmas prize giveaway

Christmas prize giveaway!

December 14, 2023

Modelrockets.co.uk Christmas free raffle! To celebrate launching through another year we've got some things to give away. Win a huge 4.5Kg Toblerone (or make it in to a rocket...) as well as 1x £100 gift card, 1x £50 gift card and 2x £25 gift cards. All you have to do is place an order. Every order will receive 1 ticket in the raffle draw. No...

UK ROC is here and we have the bits you need

The UKROC competition is an incredible opportunity for schools and clubs. It's a great competition, in which you work together to build a rocket to fly an egg safely and hit other targets too. You will need to great a rocket no more than 650 grams in gross weight and the rocket needs to be at least 650mm tall too. It has to use two different size air...

TSP D, E & F Motors UK Stock

We are now stocking an exciting new range of rocket motors from TSP in Poland. These motors have been in development for years and offer incredible performance at incredibly reasonably prices. These motors are single-use in 24mm and 29mm diameter (F size for the latter). And available with 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 second delays.  They are suitable for use...

Eggtimer apogee deployment controller electronics kit

We are now stocking the Eggtimer electronics kits for your model rocketry needs. Mainly designed for mid and high power rockets, but some of these can be used in large lower powered rockets too. Eggtimer make flight computers, GPS tracking systems and recovery deployment options, all in electronic kit form to assemble yourself. The Eggtimer apogee...

Klima recovery wadding

Recovery wadding is needed to prevent your parachute or streamer from being damaged by being burnt or melted in your rocket. When your motor or ejection charge is ready to eject your parachute these create extremely hot gases that can damage your recovery system. Wadding is essential therefore to absorb this heat instead of your parachute! There's...