Estes 1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack of 12), 12.3 in. (31.1 cm) Estes 1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack of 12)

The Estes Alpha III rocket bulk pack contains 12 rocket kit packets, providing children aged 10 and above, with adult supervision up to age 12, the materials and instructions required to assemble the rocket. The assembly process is simplified, with an orange plastic nose cone, body tube, one-piece plastic tail fin unit, and self-stick decals, eliminating the need for painting. Additional equipment and supplies, including a launch system, model rocket engines, starters, recovery wadding, and glue (all sold separately), are necessary to launch the rocket.

This bulk pack offers 12 individual packets, allowing each child to experience the entire process of assembling and launching the rocket, making it suitable for youth group activities such as those with clubs and schools. The rocket kit is a reusable model that requires launching equipment and single-use launching supplies, catering to a range of skill levels, from Easy-to-Assemble (E2X) requiring simple gluing and less than an hour of time, to Level 5, which involves multi-step assembly with measuring, cutting, gluing, and painting tasks.

The reusable components of the rocket kit include a cone, a body tube, and a recovery parachute, while the rocket engine, starter, and recovery wadding are used once. Rocket engines come in various sizes, time delays, and burn durations, with a "first-flight" engine recommendation generally made for each rocket kit. The launch pad, with a stable base and a vertical rod, provides vertical stability during initial liftoff, while the launch controller, with a keyed ignition switch to prevent accidental ignition and a cable for a safe distance from the rocket during launch, completes the necessary equipment.

Estes, a company founded in 1958 and headquartered in Penrose, CO, manufactures model rocket kits, launching equipment, and rocket engines. The Estes Alpha III rocket bulk pack is great for beginners, featuring molded plastic fins and self-stick decals, and offering a parachute recovery system.

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