Quest Astra III QST1610 Bulk Pack Kit - No fancy packaging
Bright, bold and rugged, the Astra III is one of our best rockets
Part of our Quick Kit family it features a unique all molded plastic fin can assembly
It is a great kit for groups who have already built one of our skill level one rockets with a one-piece molded fin unit like the Viper
It requires a little more skill to assemble, but still goes together easy enough
In a group building session, Astra III can be built in about 45 minutes
Uses Q-Jet A3-4, B4-4, C12-4, C12-6, D16-6, D16-8 model rocket motors. It can also be flown with Estes A8-3, B6-4 and C6-5 rocket motors
A bulk pack of 12 was opened to provide a single kit to you at greatly reduced price due to no premium packaging for store shelves, the kit is basically the same but in a clear plastic bag
Skill Level: 1 Beginner Quick Kit
Net Weight 2.1oz
14" Parachute Recovery
Molded Red Plastic Slide On Fins
Self Adhesive Decals
Length: 15"(38.1cm)
Diameter: 1.18"(3.0cm) T-30 Tube
Maximum Estimated Altitude of 1000'
Bulk kits are the same as regular kits except they do not include all of the fancy packaging saving on cost which is passed along to you
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code that can be found at http://www.nar.org/NARmrsc.html
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Excellent beginner rocket!
My six-year-old brother and I really enjoyed making a couple of these at a mass build/fly hosted by the WSR 703 club. They are easy to make and fun to fly, making them perfect entry level kits. Construction is involved enough to keep up the interest of young rocketeers, but still not too difficult. Highly recommended!
