Tutorials on Model Rocketry

Video Tutorials:

1. How to Assemble the Estes Launch Pad
2. How model rocket engines work

Introduction to Rocketry and what you do
If you have never built and launched a model rocket but want to know what it is all about and what you need and need to do I have a nice introduction to model rocketry here It shows you the three stages of rocketry, what you need to get, how you build your rockets and how to launch them. Just a nice overview of the hobby.

Assembling the Standard Estes launch Pad - There are two basic sizes of launch pad. The beginner pad is for engines a thru d and this is the most common. This tutorial shows you how to put one together

The Estes Tandem-X Kit - This tutorial shows you what you get in this kit

Assembling the Crossfire Rocket - This is a typical cardboard tube and engine mount rocket. This tutorial takes you through the steps of assembling one. This is the traditional style of rocket.

Assembling the Amazon rocket - This is a more modern style of plastic rocket with plastic fins and engine mount. This tutorial shows you how to assemble one.

A look at engines and how they work - with an explanation of the numbering system for rockets