Rocket Starter Sets

Each Starter Set comes complete with a high flying rocket and dependable launch system. Just add batteries and you're ready to fly! (Some sets may require glue.)

Starter Set Contents:
  • A high flying rocket
  • Launch controller (requires 4 AA batteries)
  • Launch pad
  • Engines and supplies for your first 2 or 3 flights
  • Model rocketry safety code

    NOTE: Because starter sets contain rocket engines, they can only be shipped via ground!


  • Alpha III Starter Set
    Alpha III Starter Set

    The very first Estes Almost-ready-to-fly rocket! Millions have started with this classic design. Still a favorite!
    Set includes Launchpad, Launch Control and 2 Engines
    Skill Level: E2X

    Rocket Specifications:
    Length: 12.25" (31.1 cm)
    Diameter: 0.976" (24.8 mm)
    Weight: 1.2 oz. (34 g)
    Fins: One piece plastic molded.

    Recommended Engines:
    1/2A6-2, A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B4-6, B6-4, B6-6, B8-5, C6-5, C6-7

    Estes 1406Price: $29.99
    Sale price:
    $23.99
    Genesis Complete RTF  Set<BR>
    Genesis Complete RTF  Set<BR>

    Preassemebled Rocket is Ready to Launch in Minutes.


    Launch Control and a Ready to Assemble Launchpad is included in set along with 3 engines and recovery wadding

    Lenght: 15.4"(30.9cm)
    Diameter:.976"(24.8mm)
    Recovery is by parachute.

    REOMENDED ENGINES: A6-4,A8-3, B6-4, C6-5

    Requires 1 "9 volt" Battery (Not included)



    Genesis Complete RTF Set
    QUEST 5730Price: $31.99
    Sale price:
    $25.59
    Ruthless Complete RTF Set <BR>
    Ruthless Complete RTF Set <BR>

    Preassembled Rocket is Ready to Launch in Minutes

    Launch Control and a Ready to Assemble Launchpad is included in set along with 3 Engines and Recovery Wadding

    Length: 15.4" (30.9mm)
    Diameter: .976" (24.8mm)
    Recovery is by Parachute.

    RECOMENDED ENGINES:A6-4, A8-3, B6-4 C6-5

    Requires 1 "9 Volt" Battery Not included in Set

    Ruthless Complete RTF Set
    QUEST 5732Price: $31.99
    Sale price:
    $25.59
    Vertigo Complete RTF Set<BR>
    Vertigo Complete RTF Set<BR>

    Preassembled Rocket is Ready to fly in Minutes.

    Launch Control and a Ready to Assemble Launchpad is included in set along with 3 Engines and Recovery Wadding.

    Length: 15.4" (24.8mm)
    Diameter: .976
    Recovery is by Parachute


    RECOMENDED ENGINES: A6-4, A8-3, B6-4, C6-5

    Requires 1 "9 Volt" Battery
    Not included in Set

    Vertigo Complete RTF Set
    QUEST 5731Price: $31.99
    Sale price:
    $25.59
    Snapshot RTF Starter Set
    Snapshot RTF Starter Set

    Take fantastic photos from 500 feet high! The Snapshot camera rocket is factory assembled and ready to launch. Includes a FREE roll of Kodak 110 color print film. Film developing available locally.

    Skill Level: RTF

    Rocket Specifications:
    Length: 18.0" (46 cm)
    Diameter: 1.35" (34.3 mm)
    Weight: 3 oz. (86.2 g)
    Recovery: 12" (30 cm) Parachute
    Fins: Plastic molded
    Maximum Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)

    Recommended Engines:
    C6-5 ONLY

    Estes 1848Price: $47.99
    Sale price:
    $40.79
    Launchables Starter Set
    Launchables Starter Set

    A complete starter set that includes two exciting model rockets, the Black Diamond that streaks over 1400' high and the Astron Outlaw that is over 2' tall. The Astron Outlaw assembles in less than an hour, the Black Diamond is easy to build and finish.

    Black Diamond Specs:

    Skill: E2X

    Length: 12.1" (30.7 cm)
    Diameter: 0.736" (18.7 mm)
    Weight: 0.6 oz. (17 g)
    Fins: Die cut card stock
    Recovery: Streamer
    Max. Altitude: 1470' (448 m)

    Recommended Engines
    1/2A6-2, A8-3 (first flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

    Astron Outlaw Specs:

    Skill: E2X

    Length: 21.5" (54.6 cm)
    Diameter: 1.35" (34.3 mm)
    Weight: 2.4 oz. (69.1 g)
    Fins: Plastic molded
    Recovery: 12" Parachute
    Max. Altitude: 600' (183 m)

    Recommended Engines
    A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5

    Estes 1452Price: $42.99
    Sale price:
    $36.54
    Military Super Shot Starter Set
    Military Super Shot Starter Set

    Defenders of Freedom. . .the Military Super ShotTM Model Rocket Starter Set includes two military style rockets that will help you protect the sky from enemy attacks. The E2X® rockets are easy to make and have colored body tubes, nose cones and fins. This set comes with a new hi-tech carrying case.

    Skill Level: E2X

    Rocket Specifications:
    Length: 11.25 in. (28.6 cm)
    Diameter: 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
    Weight: 1.7 oz. (47g)
    Recovery: Parachutes
    Fins: Plastic molded
    Maximum Altitude: 250 ft. (76m)

    Recommended Engines:
    A3-4T, A10-3T (includes two engines)
    Can be adapted to A,B,C Engines

    Estes 1432Price: $40.99
    Sale price:
    $34.84
    Code Red   Starter Set

    A great rocket from Estes! With its high tech look, the Code Red will put everyone on alert! The prismatic red air frame is highly visible in flight! The ideal way to get into the air fast!

    Rocket Specifications:
    Length: 18" (45.7 cm)
    Diameter: 1.35" (34.3 mm)
    Weight: 2.7 oz (75 g)
    Recovery: 12" (30 cm) parachute
    Fins: Plastic molded
    Maximum Altitude: 600 ft (183 m)

    Recommended Engines:
    A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 (includes three engines)

    Estes 1824Price: $41.99
    Sale price:
    $35.69
    NSA Starship Starter Set
    NSA Starship Starter Set

    The NSA Starship is a RTF Starter Set. Explore new worlds with the NSA Starship. Like those launched at the Cape, this ready-to-fly model rocket soars high into the sky then deploys a parachute to return to earth. Includes launch equipment and two engines.

    Length: 18.0 in. (46 cm) Diameter: 1.35 in. (34.3 mm) Weight: 2.7 oz. (75 g) Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute Fins: Plastic molded Maximum Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m) Recommended Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 Notes: All starter sets require 4 - "AA" alkaline batteries - not included.

    Estes 1852Price: $37.99
    Sale price:
    $32.29
    Patriot Starter Set
    Patriot Starter Set

    The Patriot dominates the skies! This classic scale-like model rocket is built ready-to-fly and looks like the genuine surface-air defense missile used by the U.S. Army.

    Skill Level: RTF

    Rocket Specifications:
    Length: 18.0 in. (46 cm)
    Diameter: 1.35 in. (34.3 mm)
    Weight: 2.7 oz. (75 g)
    Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
    Fins: Plastic molded
    Maximum Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)

    Recommended Engines:
    A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5

    Estes 1825Price: $36.99
    Sale price:
    $31.44
    Speed Freak Starter Set
    Speed Freak Starter Set

    How FAST does your rocket fly? Track the speed of the Speed Freak rocket using the 'Advanced Tracking Technology' capsule. The capsule contains a digital speedometer that records the speed of your rocket, flight after flight.

    Length: 17 in. (43.2 cm) Diameter: 1.35 in. (34.3 mm) Weight: 2.61 oz. (74 g) Recovery: Rocket - 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute; Capsule - Streamer Fins: Plastic molded Maximum Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m) Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5 Notes: Includes two engines

    Estes 1889Price: $47.99
    Sale price:
    $40.79
    Mini Supershot Starter Set<BR>
    Mini Supershot Starter Set<BR>

    Small Area Rocket System.
    Complete Launch Set & 2 Rockets
    Launch Today.

    CONTENTS:
    2 - 5 1/2" (14cm) Mini Rockets Kits.
    1 - Snap together Mini Lauchpad.
    1 - Electron Beam Launch Controller.
    2 - Estes Mini-engines with Igniters & Plugs
    Recovery Wadding, Reusable Flight Case,
    and Complete Flying Case.

    RECOMENDED ENGINES:
    1/2A3-3T,1/2A3-4T,A3-4T,A10-3T

    Mini Supershot Starter Set
    Estes 1431Price: $21.99
    Sale price:
    $18.69
    Astra III Starter Set
    Astra III Starter Set

    Set includes Astra III Rocket Fururistic Launch controller with Blinking LED Arming Light and Beeping Launch Alarm. Sturdy Launchpad with tilting adjaustment,.blast deflector and 3' Rod. Includes 3 A6-4 Engines with ignitors and wadding. Disply Stand also included

    Astra III Starter Set QUEST 1406$26.99
    Skybolt Starter Set

    Set includes Skybolt Rocket
    Some assembly required

    Rocket Specifications:
    Length: 14" (35.6) Diameter: .787" (20mm)
    Weight: .85 oz (24g)
    Fins:One Piece Plastic unit
    Recovery: 24" Streamer


    Set include 3 Engines, Ignitors
    and Wadding
    Recomended Engines:
    A6-4, A8-3 engines only

    Skybolt Starter Set QUEST 5802$26.99
    Tidal Wave Starter Set
    Tidal Wave Starter Set

    SKILL LEVEL: READY TO FLY

    SET INCLUDES:
    Ready to fly Model Rocket
    DESCRIPTION:
    Length" 18" (45.7 cm)
    Diameter: 1.35" (34 mm)
    Weight: 2.7 oz (75 gm)
    Recovery: 12 (30 cm) Parachute
    Altitude: 84' to 600'

    LAUNCHPAD & CONTROLLER
    2 ENGINES
    RECOVERY WADDING


    RECOMENDED ENGINES: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5

    Tidal Wave Starter Set Estes 1811Price: $29.99
    Sale price:
    $24.64

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