R. Nitro King Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I thought about model rockets the other day and thought that they would be pretty cool Has anyone got one? and are they any good? cheers R. Nitro King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I had a cheapy little one, lots of fun once you've got the launch site set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 i seen some hydrogen ones they look kool ... good for 20 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Did you just watch that james may programme on bbc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Nitro King Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) i saw a model rocket in my LHS the other day then watching that James may programme today made me think about getting one the power of T.V. how big a field would you need to lounch a small rocket? Edited July 10, 2007 by R. Nitro King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Sorry but here we go again, l've 6 Estes rockets and they're great fun. It's the 2nd anniversary of my dad's death tomorrow and we'll be launching a few for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Nitro King Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) sorry m8 for your dad's death thinking about building a rocket my self do you need a realy large field for a small rocket? Edited July 11, 2007 by R. Nitro King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sorry to hear that, Tim. Reasonably large, I used to launch mine and it'd come down probably within 30 meters... only the tiny sized motors tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Just got back from launching 4 rockets, lost 1 in a tree! The size of the rocket doesn't determine the size of the area, it's motor power that is key. Estes motors come in different power, burn and parachute delay and they all fit the same size rocket. They range from 80ft to 1,100ft high, we just fired some 1000ft up. I'm texting at the moment but will write more for when l'm on the laptop. Google "estes rockets" there's loads of info out there Dad would've laughed his head off watching us trying to get the rocket back from up a tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 sounds like you had fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 It was a good laugh. Rockets are alot of fun and are relatively cheap (unless you lose them up a tree ), like having a 'reusable firework' but don't get me started on fireworks.... If you look at the 'show off gallery' there's a pic of my toys on shelves, the rockets are on the floor in the bottom right of the pic. Estes do the full kit with 1 rocket, all the launch gear but no motors for £20, the same kit with a camera in the rocket is £25 and 1 with an altimeter is £30. Rockets on their own range from a few quid to over £30 but you only need to buy the launching gear once. Motors are around £2 each but you can get a 'Blast Off pack' for £38 that contains different sized motors and enough wadding/igniters for 24 launches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb2120 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 My first rocket was one of those crappy ready made things with a single C motor. Good fun, but a little docile for my liking. My second rocket was a three stage build it yourself beauty. A D motor followed by a C followed by a B. It was incredible. On the first flight it went straight into the clouds, never to be seen again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich79 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Whats the highest they launch too?? I keep thinking of buying one for a laugh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Estes rockets out of the box can hit 1000ft on a C motor and you'll need a big area to launch, if there's even a breath of wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich79 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Malton School field will do it!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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