Skill Level 1
Skill Level 1 rockets are a step above Ready to Fly or Easy to Build, and are a great place to start for fliers 10 years or older. Fin construction may be plastic or balsa wood, often with some sanding and gluing required. Assembly and installation of the recovery device is often required. The build may take around an afternoon of activity, although some drying time may be required for glue to cure.
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Socrates Model Rocket
Rocketry Works
$8.99The Socrates model rocket kit is a great first model for elementary school age kids, as it assembles without tools and with just wood glue or school glue. Through-the-wall balsa fins glue on straight and strong. It flies well on 1/2A through C 18mm...RW-SOCRATES$8.99 -
Toobish Model Rocket
Rocketry Works
$6.99The Toobish model rocket uses short tube sections for fins to guide the rocket through the air! It's a great first model for elementary school age kids, as it assembles without tools and with just wood glue or school glue. An adult can assemble the...RW-TOOBISH$6.99