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BeginnersRocket sets for beginners to get you started

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Beginner's essentials Rocket gifts for all occasions Schools & clubs bulk sets

Beginner rockets.

Rocketry is a great exciting and educational hobby. Our beginner sets include all you need to get flying.

Great gifts for any age to learn the ropes before progressing to more challenging models.

Our Estes and Klima starter packs include motors, a launch pad and controller. There are a few listings that don't have it all but they are mentioned on the listings if you need additional items to fly.

Model rocket kitsAll sorts of kits from the tiny mosquito to huge challenges

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More Igniters, starters & matches Wadding, baffles etc Motor adapters Motor mounts Motor blanks Motor retainers Batteries Special effects Field boxes / storage Team / Bulk motor packs

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Voltage regulation

Relays & Power control

Egg protectors

Electronic kits & soldering kits

Servos and Solenoids

Connetors & terminal blocks

Electronics and payloads.

Rocketry is a great exciting and educational hobby. Our beginner sets include all you need to get flying.

Great gifts for any age to learn the ropes before progressing to more challenging models.

Our Estes and Klima starter packs include motors, a launch pad and controller. There are a few listings that don't have it all but they are mentioned on the listings if you need additional items to fly.

Ground equipmentGround support equipment! Launch pads, controllers and other bits and pieces.

Launch controllers

Launch pads, rail & rods

Launch pad accessories

Display stands

Batteries & Chargers

Igniters, starters & wadding

Field boxes / Storage

Accessories & others

Ground support equipment is essential for rocketry.

You need a launch pad and launch controller to launch your rockets from. You also need wadding (or re-usable options) to protect your parachute each time.

We recommend the durable Klima launch pad and their launch controllers let you install two PP3 9v batteries at once for some extra launching juice! The Klima pad can take a 3mm or 6mm rod as well as a launch rail if required for larger rockets.

The estes pads are also great and the Porta pad E is very good for mid sized rockets also.

Schools & clubsBulk packs for schools and clubs

Bulk packs of rockets

Packs that need some building Packs that are almost ready to fly

Bulk packs of motors

24 & 30 packs of rocket motors A & B motor smaller packs All motors with search filters

Competitions

UKROC 24 (11-18 years)

Addons & accessories

More Altimeters Launch controllers Launch pads Wadding & spare igniters Rocketry software Components to make your own

Bulk packs for schools and clubs

You can shop for bulk packs of rockets here. We list the packs of rockets on their own with bundles on the page so you can add everything you need in one click.

The bundles include motors, launch pad(s), launch controller(s), batteries and wadding. All you will need to run your club or rocket workshop will be the required tools and consumables for construction. Rocket manuals are on each page so you can check but in general with these starter kits you will likely need the following although not all of these are required by all kits.

Some wood glue (We like gorilla glue but all sorts of PVA should be OK).
Scissors, masking tape, sand paper, decorating supplies (pens etc).

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Beginners

Full sets with motors

Ready to fly starter sets

Starter sets that you build

More beginner rockets

Starter sets without motors

Ready to fly rocket kits

Easiest & E2X rocket kits

Easy (Skill level 1) rocket kits

Other & accessories

Beginner's essentials

Rocket gifts for all occasions

Schools & clubs bulk sets

More Beginners →

Beginner rockets.

Rocketry is a great exciting and educational hobby. Our beginner sets include all you need to get flying.

Great gifts for any age to learn the ropes before progressing to more challenging models.

Our Estes and Klima starter packs include motors, a launch pad and controller. There are a few listings that don't have it all but they are mentioned on the listings if you need additional items to fly.
Model rocket kits

By skill level

Ready to fly (RTF) & almost RTF

Easiest (Launchables & E2X)

Easy (Skill level 1)

Medium (skill level 2)

Challenging (Skill level 3,4,5+)

By type

Beginner sets

BIG Rockets

Build your own design kits

Clustered motor rockets

Compressed air rockets

Display models

High flyers

High power kits (G/H upwards)

Mid Power (E,F,G) & Estes Pro

Mini motor models (13mm)

Multi stage rockets

Out of production & Vintage rockets

Payloaders

Radio controlled R/C

Rocket cars

Rocket gliders & planes

Scale model rockets

UFO's, fun & random

Water rockets

By brand

Apogee rocketry

Estes rockets

Klima rockets

Launch lab rocketry

LOC Precision

Madcow rocketry

North coast rocketry

Public Missiles Ltd

Wildman rocketry

Others

Bulk packs for schools & clubs

Compressed air rockets

Radio controlled R/C

Rocket cars

Rocket gliders & planes

UFO's. fun & random

Water rockets

By features

13mm motor mount (up to A)

18mm motor mount (A to D)

24mm motor mount (C, D & E)

29mm motor mount (F & G)

38mm motor mount (G to J)

Flies up to 250m

Flies 250 - 500m

Flies 500 - 1000m

Flies 1000 - 2500m

Flies over 2500m

Under 25cm tall

25 - 50cm tall

50 - 100cm tall

100 - 150cm tall

Over 150cm tall

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Rocket motors etc

Motors by brand

All rocket motors

Estes rocket motors

Klima rocket motors

TSP rocket motors (D to F)

TSP glider motors

Cesaroni motors

Team / Bulk packs

Motors by impulse letter

1/4A motors

1/2A motors

A motors

B motors

C motors

D motors

E motors

F motors

Motors by diameter

13mm diameter

18mm diameter

24mm diameter

29mm diameter

Under 13mm diameter

15.2mm diameter

17.2mm diameter

Consumables & Accessories

Igniters, starters & matches

Wadding, baffles etc

Motor adapters

Motor mounts

Motor blanks

Motor retainers

Batteries

Special effects

Field boxes / storage

Team / Bulk motor packs

More Rocket motors etc →

The best bit of rocketry.

Your motor choice has to be right for your rocket or self build masterpiece.
We have entered loads of data about every rocket engine we stock, this means that you can click on All rockets and use the filters to narrow down on the exact engine you need.

View and filter all rocket motors
Scratch building

Materials & Components

Adapter plates

Body tubes / Air frames

Body tube couplers

Bulkheads

Centering rings

Couplers, rings and things

Electronics bay kits (e-bay)

Fiberglass parts & material

Fins

Hardware

Launch lugs & rail buttons

Motor adapters

Motor mounts

Motor retainers

Motor tube

Nose cones

Sheet material

Thrust plates

Transition adapters

Recovery system

Baffles

Harnesses / Shock cord

Parachutes

Pistons

Recovery hardware & electronics

Streamers

Wadding & protection

Tools, glues & kits

Building and finishing supplies

Construction kits

Glues & Glassing

Tools

Other items

Books, software & media

Threads

More Scratch building →
Electronics & payloads

Altimeters

Batteries & Chargers

Alkaline & Other batteries

Lithium batteries

Chargers

Battery holders & cable adapters

Battery connectors

Cameras

Components

Capacitors

Deplyment & Dual deployment

Electronic accessories

Electronic (e-bay) kits

Flight computers

Rocket locators / GPS trackers

Hardware

Standoffs

Nuts and Bolts

Eye bolts

Swivel links

Quick links

T-nuts

Staging

Tether release

Cable & Cables

Micro controllers & computers

Micro controllers

Microcontroller accessories

Displays

Switches & buttons

Electronic / Wifi switches

Micro switches

Panel mounting switches & buttons

PCB mounting switches & buttons

Screw switches

Voltage regulation

Relays & Power control

Egg protectors

Electronic kits & soldering kits

Servos and Solenoids

Connetors & terminal blocks

More Electronics & payloads →

Electronics and payloads.

Rocketry is a great exciting and educational hobby. Our beginner sets include all you need to get flying.

Great gifts for any age to learn the ropes before progressing to more challenging models.

Our Estes and Klima starter packs include motors, a launch pad and controller. There are a few listings that don't have it all but they are mentioned on the listings if you need additional items to fly.
Ground equipment

Launch controllers

Launch pads, rail & rods

Launch pad accessories

Display stands

Batteries & Chargers

Igniters, starters & wadding

Field boxes / Storage

Accessories & others

More Ground equipment →

Ground support equipment is essential for rocketry.

You need a launch pad and launch controller to launch your rockets from. You also need wadding (or re-usable options) to protect your parachute each time.

We recommend the durable Klima launch pad and their launch controllers let you install two PP3 9v batteries at once for some extra launching juice! The Klima pad can take a 3mm or 6mm rod as well as a launch rail if required for larger rockets.

The estes pads are also great and the Porta pad E is very good for mid sized rockets also.
Schools & clubs

Bulk packs of rockets

Packs that need some building

Packs that are almost ready to fly

Bulk packs of motors

24 & 30 packs of rocket motors

A & B motor smaller packs

All motors with search filters

Competitions

UKROC 24 (11-18 years)

Addons & accessories

Altimeters

Launch controllers

Launch pads

Wadding & spare igniters

Rocketry software

Components to make your own

More Schools & clubs →

Bulk packs for schools and clubs

You can shop for bulk packs of rockets here. We list the packs of rockets on their own with bundles on the page so you can add everything you need in one click.

The bundles include motors, launch pad(s), launch controller(s), batteries and wadding. All you will need to run your club or rocket workshop will be the required tools and consumables for construction. Rocket manuals are on each page so you can check but in general with these starter kits you will likely need the following although not all of these are required by all kits.

Some wood glue (We like gorilla glue but all sorts of PVA should be OK).
Scissors, masking tape, sand paper, decorating supplies (pens etc).
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Ground equipment (pads, controllers and more)

Ground equipment is quite a broad category.
To test your rocket(s) you will need a launch pad, launch controller and batteries for it.

You will find both in this section, and we also sell extension reels for your launch controller if you need to get to a larger safe distance from your rocket. (Check the UKROC website to find out how far you should be from your rocket at launch)

We've also shoved spare igniters in here as you can sometimes have a failure with these.

You will probably want to go with a launch pad with a 6mm rod, or a 6mm slot rail for your UKROC mission.

If you're going the rod route then we like the Klima launch pad & controller with the optional 6mm rod, or the Estes Pro launch pad. The Estes Pro launch controller is also a nice choice.

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4xAA Batteries for EB Launch Controller (1.5v) Duracell Procell Intense power

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9V Battery for Klima Launch Controller (PP3) Duracell Procell Intense power

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Klima 6 pack igniters / starters for model rockets

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Klima launch pad & controller igniter model rocket launcher

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Estes 3/16" (5mm) Two-Piece Maxi Launch rod

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Estes Pro Series II Launch pad 6mm launch pad

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Klima guide rail upgrade for Klima launch pad 20x20mm anodized aluminium

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Klima launch pad - Air Launcher - can be upgraded to rail and larger rod

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30mm (3030) launch rail 2000mm long (2m) aluminium rail with 6mm slot (~1010) L IR Profile

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Klima launch Wifi remote controller igniter - Model rocket launcher

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Klima ignition cords/fuses - 50 pack

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Dewalt TSTAK organiser DWST83497 - Field storage box - 440mm x 332mm x 119mm

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Blast deflector plate for Estes Porta Pad II Launch pad

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Klima 6mm guide rod 2-piece

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6x C Batteries for Pro series II Launch Controller (1.5v) Duracell Procell Intense power

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Klima 10 pack igniters/starters - Extra long wires (3meter)

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Klima 25 pack igniters/starters

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€24⁸⁹ €20.74

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Klima 3.2mm guide rod 2-piece

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30mm (3030) launch rail 500mm long (0.5m) aluminium rail with 6mm slot (~1010) L IR Profile

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RAIL3030-500

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Estes E Launch controller - model rocket launcher

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Estes PS II Launch controller - Pro rocket launch controller

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D-ES2240

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€53⁶⁹ €44.74

Estes model rocket starters / igniters (pk6)

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D-ES2303

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Estes Porta-Pad E Launch pad 6mm launch rod

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D-ES2238

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€41⁷⁵ €34.79

Estes 1/8" (3mm) Two-Piece replacement standard Launch rod

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D-ES2243

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Estes Porta-Pad II Launch pad 3mm rod

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11m (36 feet) launch controller wire extension cable lead (~10m)

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Estes Porta-Pad II Launch pad 3mm launch & Electron beam launch controller

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D-ES2222

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30mm (3030) launch rail 1200mm long (1.2m) aluminium rail with 6mm slot (~1010) L IR Profile

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RAIL3030-1200

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30mm (3030) launch rail 3000mm long (3m) aluminium rail with 6mm slot (~1010) L IR Profile

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RAIL3030-3000

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Klima ignition cords/fuses - 2500 pack - 2.1mm - 110mm

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