If you are going to sell a model rocket kit you need to mention that you are not including engines for the rocket. Otherwise it could be removed for violation of one of eBay's rules on shipping explosive...
Model Rockets have been around for nearly 50 years now. It all started out with the space age in the early 50's. Orville Carlisle and G Harry Stine were the two important individuals to get the hobby...
Rocket Launch Sets Generally Launch Sets include everything you need to launch included a launch pad system and controller,plus an E2X (some assembly) or a Ready To Fly rocket (no assembly). You also...
Do they really make Jetex fuel from bat guano? No, Jetex fuel isn't made from guano of any flavor. Actually the original Jetex propellant was formulated of an exotic blend of guanidine nitrate,...
Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1 to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based on the builder's skill and the complexity of the rocket design. These rockets...
What chemicals power your rocket motor? That is a good question, and the answer is in the realm of rocket science. First let's clear up the word "rocket fuel." To be accurate, in rocket science...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Ignition! (in 10 minutes or less) For these little rockets, first you absolutely must find a safe "test range" to launch them. They're small, but they can fly a long way, and...
Aluminum powder is becoming very expensive these days, especially on eBay. Thus, many people have decided to try to make their own. However, this information is not easily available on the net. Some sellers...
Actually, rocket propellants have long been made from very common ingredients. And, in theory, you could really make them from scratch, even today, collecting and processing barnyard ... into nitrates...
Alot of people ask me "what do I need to launch" their rocket and "how does it work?" as they have little or no experience. However, many of us have some when the rocket hobby was booming over 40 years ago....