Building Model Rockets

[kerlc]

Hello, NSF. Long-time lurker, first time poster here.

I'm not entirely sure whether this is the proper section for it, but I've been interested in rockets, both model and full-size ever since I was a boy. Never until a couple months back did I think about building a model rocket of my very own.

But the problem is, there really isn't much info on building one to be found where I live. So I'd like to ask for any info you can spare. Any particular books, links, magatines on the subject and links to model rocket manufacturers' sites would be welcome (just make sure they sell to Europe as well).

Thanks in advance,
Kerlc.

[DMeader]

Results of a 30-second google search.

Both of these ship to Europe
http://www.europerocketry.com/
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/brands/estes/

And, when you REALLY get into it...
http://www.nar.org/hpcert/NARhprintro.html

Have fun. I have fond memories of the wind carrying some of mine over the ridge never to be seen again.

[Sean Lynch]

Results of a 30-second google search.

Both of these ship to Europe
http://www.europerocketry.com/
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/brands/estes/

And, when you REALLY get into it...
http://www.nar.org/hpcert/NARhprintro.html

Have fun. I have fond memories of the wind carrying some of mine over the ridge never to be seen again.

There is the NSF model forum too, DMeader:)
NSF Space Modeling Forum
I remember the ones that got away, but the veterans of many launches were the truly cherished and meticulously repaired. I remember the hours with the balsa filler, reinforcing fin and launch lug filets with old nylons embedded in wood glue, the fin alignment fixture, learning basic trig, -how high did she go...and phyics (how fast) and the heartbreak of singed parachutes (hence the fin reinforcement)
There's a world of science in model rocketry for a young mind to discover.

[kerlc]

Thank you for your responses. 

[Rocket Science]

Here is a great site with a lot to see... Have fun!

http://rocketdungeon.blogspot.ca/

[Hobbes-22]

What do you want to build? Static scale models, or models you can actually launch?

[savuporo]

In addition to all the Estes class model rockets, here is a pointer for the "really interesting" stuff

http://hackaday.com/2011/09/01/engine-hacks-liquid-fuel-amateur-rocket-roundup/