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Rec.Models.Rockets Frequently Asked Questions: PART 2 OF 14
NAMES AND ADDRESSES
Last update: May 29, 2002
This portion of the r.m.r FAQ is maintained by Wolfram v.Kiparski. If you notice any errors, inconsistencies, or ommissions, kindly email Wolf, at snipped-for-privacy@n2netmail.com so that it can be corrected.
--------------------------------------- 2.1 Are their any national-level rocketry organizations which I might join? What services do they offer?
National Association of Rocketry Model and high power rocketry for P.O. Box 177 aerospace modelers in the U.S. and Altoona, WI 54270 around the world. (800) 262-4872 - sanctions contests and records - NARAM and NSL yearly national snipped-for-privacy@nar.org competition and sport launches http://www.nar.org/ - Liability insurance for rocket flying activities Complete information is - "Sport Rocketry" magazine available at the NAR's - Motor safety certification (model web site. and high power rocket motors) - High Power (Level 1-3) flyer certification - NARTREK continuing education program
Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. High power rocketry enthusiasts P.O. Box 970010 - Sanctions & insures high power Orem, UT 84097-0010 rocket launches http://www.tripoli.org - High power certification - Yearly national sport launch (LDRS)
--------------------------------------- 2.2 What are the addresses of some the rocketry manufacturers and suppliers? Do they offer catalogs?
Here is a list of rocketry manufacturers and suppliers. The list is divided into a number of categories. Each address appears only once, but may in fact qualify to fit into more than one category. The rocketry industry is rather dynamic, so if this list is six months old, it may be out of date. The editor(s) of this FAQ can not verify if the companies are, or are not in business. Reasonable attempts have been made at completeness, though it is reasonable that this list may not be complete. If you notice any errors or omissions, kindly email Wolf at snipped-for-privacy@n2netmail.com, and the corrections will be applied ASAP.
Caveat Emptor
--------------------------------------- 2.2.1 Model and High Power Rocket Manufacturers - kits/motors/supplies/etc.
AAA Model Aviation Fuels OUT OF BUSINESS
Aardvark Rockets mid-to-high power kits http://www.aardvarkrockets.com parts and supplies, custom work
Aerospace Specialty Products Scale and competition kits, parts, P.O. Box 1408 G-10 fiberglass, adhesives, abrasives, Gibsonton, FL 33534 mylar parachutes, sheeting, and tape http://www.asp-rocketry.com Catalog - $2.00
Aerotech, Inc. Composite motors, reloadables (B - M) 3100 E. Charleston Blvd. Large model rocket kits; high Ste. 123 power rockets, parts, supplies Las Vegas, NV 89104 Hybrid motors (702) 641-2301 (702) 641-1883 FAX snipped-for-privacy@aerotech-rocketry.com http://www.aerotech-rocketry.com
Apogee Components rocket motors 1/4A - F 1431 Territory Trail Micro Motors (10.5mm) Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3323 Composite B and C motors snipped-for-privacy@apogeerockets.com Long burn D, E, and F motors (Timothy Van Milligan) Kits, supplies, and software (719) 535-9335 Educational materials and books http://www.ApogeeRockets.com Catalog - see website
Binder Design mid-high power rocket kits P.O. Box 13376 parts and components Salem, OR 97309 experimental (503) 581-3180 phone/fax snipped-for-privacy@aol.com online ordering http://www.binderdesign.com/
Blackhawk R&D mid-high power rocket kits 1 Grand Central Park parts and supplies Suite 2152 fiberglass parts specialist Keyser WV 26726 (304) 788-7660 online ordering snipped-for-privacy@blackhawkrd.com http://www.blackhawkrd.com/
Centuri Engineering OUT OF BUSINESS 9/81 Phoenix, AZ
Cesaroni Technology, Inc. Reloadable rocket motors P.O. Box 246 38mm G - J impulse range 2561 Stouffville Road also mfgs Hypertek Hybrid motors Gormley, Ontario CANADA L0H 1G0 http://www.cesaroni.net/ http://www.pro38.com/mainpage.html
Cluster R See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R'
Competiton Model Rockets OUT OF BUSINESS 12/87 Alexandria, VA (see Pratt Hobbies)
Cosmodrome Rocketry E - H power scale rocket kits 1724 W. Great Oak Dr. Tucson, AZ 85746 online ordering (520)295-1529 snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net http://www.cosmodromerocketry.com/
Custom Rocket Co. Model rocket kits and parts somewhere in Arizona
Doctor Rocket Licensed manufacturer of Aerotech snipped-for-privacy@DrRocket.com compatible reloadable motors. http://www.drrocket.com/
Dynacom High power rockets (fiberglass P.O. Box 85 and composite components). Boston, PA 15135-0085 Catalog - $3.00 (412) 751-9515 snipped-for-privacy@icubed.com http://www.Dynacom-Inc.com/
Eclipse Components OUT OF BUSINESS
Edmonds Aerospace Model rockets and competition 13326 Preuit Place kits, B/G, R/G, RC/G Herndon, VA 22070 Inexpensive, and reputedly of (703) 471-9313 high quality. snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://Members.aol.com/RobEdmonds/Edmonds.html
Energon Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Estes Industries, Inc. Model rocket kits & motors P.O. Box 227 Largest rocketry manufacturer 1295 H Street 1/2A through E engines Penrose, CO 81240 (719) 372-6565 (719) 372-3419 FAX (800) 525-7561 (800) 820-0202 replacement parts http://www.estesrockets.com/
Fat Cat Rockets, Inc. unique custom rocket kits 1465 Orlando Circle model rocket through high power Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 298-1363 snipped-for-privacy@fatcatrockets.com http://www.fatcatrockets.com/
Flight Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Hawk Mountain Enterprises All fiberglass mid-high power kits RD 1 Box 231 G-12 fiberglass tubing, FR4 phenolic New Ringgold, PA 17960 sheet, kevlar, fiberglass nose cones, (570) 943-7644 and more... (570) 943-2735 fax Online ordering snipped-for-privacy@losch.net Catalog and tube sample: $2.50 http://hawkmountain.blastzone.com/
Holverson Designs, Inc. Model rocket kits, rocket/gliders 25075 Co Hwy L20 launch pads, tubes and parts Soldier, Iowa 51572 Centuri-equivalent tubing snipped-for-privacy@cox.net http://pionet.net/~holvrson/index1.html
Hypertek Hybrid high power rocket mfg. by Cesaroni Technology motors and launch systems. P.O. Box 246 (I, J, L, and M total impulse) 2561 Stouffville Road Gormley, Ontario CANADA L0H 1G0 snipped-for-privacy@hypertekhybrids.com http://www.hypertekhybrids.com/mainpage.html
Kosdon East reloadable rocket motors c/o Paul Robinson E-M impulse range 5 Old Bridge St. South Pelham, NH 03076 snipped-for-privacy@tiac.net http://www.kosdon.com/
(The) Launch Pad midpower and clustered model rocket 477 North Carolina Road kits and plans. Manquin, VA 23106 specializes in scale military missiles snipped-for-privacy@aol.com Catalog - $2.75 http://www.the-launch-pad.com/ (see part 07 of this FAQ)
Lawn Dart Rocketry model rocket kits 879 Westfield Row reproduction classic kits Acworth, GA 30102-6900 helicopter duration kits snipped-for-privacy@lawndartrocketry.com CogAero dealer http://www.lawndartrocketry.com/
LOC/Precision Large model rocket kits; high P.O. Box 470396 power rocket kits; Broadview Heights, OH 44147 parts and supplies; (440) 546-0413 Catalog - $4.00 (440) 546-7942 fax http://www.locprecision.com/
Maximum Thrust Rocketry Big kits for Big HPR a division of RDS formerly HOTT Rockets http://www.maximumthrust.com/ see also Rocket Dyanamic Systems entry
Model Rectifier Corporation OUT OF THE ROCKET BUSINESS
Nordic Rocketry Model Rocket kits P.O. Box 1164 mid-power, high power Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-1164 Catalog - $1.00 (715) 424-0240 - free with email request snipped-for-privacy@wctc.net
North Coast Rocketry OUT OF THE BUSINESS
Nova Hobbies scale model rocket kits PO Box 70547 space history oriented Fairbanks, AK 99707-0547 ASP kit (see part 7 of FAQ) snipped-for-privacy@dc.seflin.org (James Wentworth)
Original Rockets, Inc. scale models of old kits for HPR P.O. Box 611722 Port Huron, MI 48061-1722 (810)982-3690 voice (810)985-4643 fax snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://users.aol.com/rgilbert1/ori/ori.html
Propulsion Polymers hybrid rocket motor systems RR#3 38mm I140 motor Smiths Falls, ON Canada K7A 4S4 http://propulsionpolymers.com/
Public Enemy Rockets mid-to-high power rocket kits RWW Distributing clustered, scale, etc. PO Box 6001 Catalog - $2.00 Moreno Valley, CA 92554-6001 909/243-7398 snipped-for-privacy@riverside.quik.com (Roy Weid) http://www.publicenemyrockets.com
Public Missiles, Ltd. Large model rockets and high power 349 Cass Ave., Suite C rocket kits, parts, and supplies Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 phenolic tubing, G-10 fins (810) 468-1748 Catalog: $3.00 (810) 465-2911 FAX http://www.publicmissiles.com/
Qualified Competition Rockets Offers a wide variety kits for c/o Kenneth Brown competition rocketry, incl. 7021 Forest View Drive piston launchers, tubing, Springfield, VA 22150 NARTREK packages, publications http://www.cybertravelog.com/qcr/ inexpensive Catalog: SASE
Quest/Toybiz Inc. Model rocket kits & engines (A-C), P.O. Box 42390 launch systems, and supplies 519 West Lone Cactus Drive Catalog: FREE Phoenix, Arizona 85989-2390 (800) 858-7302 (toll free) (602) 582-3438 (voice) (602) 582-3828 (fax)
R.A.T.T. Works Hybrid rocket motor systems 1504-A Industrial Park Street 29mm and 64mm (H/I and K) Covina, CA 91722 launch rails and rods (626) 967-2242 (626) 967-9044 (fax) snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://www.rattworks.night.net/
Rocket Dynamic Systems Big kits for HPR PO Box 801208 mid-HIGH power Santa Clarita CA. 91380-1208 (888) 692-9548 http://www.rocketdynesys.com/
Rocketflite BACK IN BUSINESS! 836 Houston Dr. Magnalite Igniters in kit form New Haven, IN 46774 ignition systems snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Greg Dyben) http://www.rocketflite.com/
Rocketman Enterprises, Inc. High power rocket kits, recovery 8337 Penn Avenue South systems, videos and launch Bloomington, MN 55431 support systems (800) 732-4883 Catalog - $3.00 (612) 884-3424 FAX http://www.the-rocketman.com/
Rocket R & D HPR kits and supplies, also 209 N. Main Street THOY/Cluster R dealer Homer, IL 61849 tubes, centering rings, parts, (217) 896-3041 nose cones, chutes. (217) 896-3042 (FAX) http://www.rocketrd.com/
Rogue Aerospace Corporation Model rocket kits, parts, and P.O. Box 596 supplies Lexington Park, MD 20653 Catalog - FREE (410) 326-3761 (508) 462-0729 fax snipped-for-privacy@RogueAerospace.com http://www.rogueaerospace.com/ http://www.roguelight.com/
Scotglas Manufacturing fiberglass components 7215 Gillett Road nose cones Canutillo, TX 79835 (915) 877-4405 snipped-for-privacy@scotglas.com http://www.scotglas.com/
Shecter Rockets Model rocket kits and parts: 20505 E Clear Spring CT BT-5 to BT-55, inexpensive, Walnut, CA 91789-3887 Catalog - $1.00 http://www.geocities.com/fredeshecter/index.html
Shrox Industria fantasy-scale model rocket kits snipped-for-privacy@shrox.com http://www.shrox.com/
Smokin Rockets big high power kits 183 Walnut St. Northvale, NJ 07647 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://members.aol.com/SMOKINRKTS/home.html
Stellar Dimensions OUT OF BUSINESS
Tiffany Hobbies of Ypsilanti (THOY) See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R'
Trailing Edge Technologies Igniter manufacturer for all types of motors (214) 670 5244 micro through Level III HPR snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Jim Turner)
True Modelers Rocket Kits kits for the true modeler/craftsman P.O. Box 186 scale and scale-like model rockets Harbeson, DE 19951 (302) 684-5419 order online http://www.truemodeler.com/
Vaughn Brothers Rocketry Model and high power rocket kits 4575 Ross Drive kits and supplies; group launch Paso Robles, CA 93446-7320 systems (805) 239-3818 Catalog - $2.00 (805) 239-0292 (fax) snipped-for-privacy@tcsn.net http://www.vaughnbrothers.com/
VectorAero R/C Rocket Gliders snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Kevin McKiou)
Vulcan Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Yank Enterprises High power rocket kits 1004 Ollie Lane parts and supplies Plymouth, WI 53073 (920) 254-0657 (810) 454-0152 http://www.yankenterprises.com/
--------------------------------------- 2.2.2 Electronics/Recovery Systems/Other Rocketry Components and Supplies
ACME Engineering composite fin canisters for HPR http://www.acmeaero.com/ conformal launch lugs
Adept Rocketry Electronic stagers, timers, 2545 Overlook Drive altimeters, flight computers. Broomfield, CO 80020 Catalog - $2.00 http://www.diac.com/~adept/
Aero Pack International/Missile Systems Phenolic airframe tubing, 8190E Mira Mesa Blvd. 308 threaded aluminum motor Miramar, CA 92126 retainers (619) 566-2900 FAX http://www.aeropack.net/
The b2 Rocketry Company Parachutes for high power rocketry snipped-for-privacy@mindspring.com http://b2rocketry.home.mindspring.com/
Balsa Machining Services Balsa and hardwood nose cones, centering rings, 11995 Hillcrest Dr. transitions, and fins Lemont, IL 60439-4145 semi-custom work (630) 257-5420 Replica Estes/Centuri nose cones (630) 257-0341 (fax) Tower Launcher snipped-for-privacy@balsamachining.com Catalog - download from web site http://www.balsamachining.com/
Black Sky Research Associates altimeters, timers, launch rails 3179 Roosevelt St. electic matches, ignition systems Carlsbad, CA 92008 38mm reloadable motors and reloads (619) 730-3702 (voice) hydrid motor dealer (619) 730-3704 (fax) high power kits snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net http://www.blacksky.com/
Cotriss Technology OUT OF BUSINESS
Emmanuel Avionics, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Giant Leap Rocketry most inexpensive phenolic tubing 6061 Hibiscus Drive on the rocketry market Baton Rouge, LA 70808 G10 fiberglass sheet (504) 769-6040 evenings and weekends fiberglass nose cones (504) 769-0710 FAX custom work http://www.giantleaprocketry.com/
Impulse Aerospace Ignition and recovery systems, 22833 Bothell Way SE, Suite 1148 launch pads, high power supplies, Bothell, WA 98021 tubular nylon, (800) 568-2785 http://www.homestead.com/impulseaerospace/
Jim Walston Retrieval Systems Electronic rocket locators 725 Cooper Lake Road, S.E. (transmitter/receiver) Smyrna, GA 30082 Catalog - FREE (404) 434-4905 (800) 657-4672
Mach 1 Industries Inc. Balsa-Ply specialty balsa plywood 20 W. Lake St. airframe tubing, nose cones, modeling Chisholm, MN 55719 supplies, and rocket kits (888) 225-4007 Catalog - FREE http://www.cpinternet.com/~mach1/
Missile Works Corp. R/C ejection systems, barometric altimeters 453 East Wonderview Ave. mid-high power scale kits Estes Park, CO 80517 flexible phenolic/kraft hybrid tubing (303) 823-9222 tel/fax online ordering http://www.missileworks.com/
North Country Radio CCD cameras, transmitter/receiver PO Box 53 Wykagyl Station kits, and other electronics New Rochelle, New York 10804-0053 suitable for rocketry use. (914) 235-6611 (914) 576-6051 fax http://www.northcountryradio.com/
Perfectflite microAlt Alitmeter - fits in BT-50 15 Pray Street Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-3444 http://www.perfectflite.com
Pratt Hobbies Nomex recovery systems & cool rocket stuff 2513 Iron Forge Road altimeters, kits, kevlar Herndon, VA 20171 NiCad systems. CMR-style nose cones (703) 689-3541 (voice/fax) and egg capsules. snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com Catalog: FREE http://www.pratthobbies.com
Retro Rocket Works OUT OF BUSINESS
Robby's Rockets Ignition and ejection P.O. Box 171 supplies Elkhart, IN 46515 Catalog: $1.00 in postage on (219) 679-4143 large SASE, or $2 for catalogs
Sentell Enterprises Parachutes, streamers, and 104 Linden Drive other recovery devices. Hendersonville, TN 37075-2032 Catalog - $1.00 (800) 4-CHUTES (orders only) (includes fabric samples) (615) 822-6565
Sonic Systems Ltd Custom nosecone for LOC 7.67" 4509 East Hobart nice cones Mesa, Arizona 85205 Clear polycarbonate tubing
Spherachutes Parachutes/recovery devices. 433 38th Ave. Catalog: $1 (includes fabric Greeley, CO 80634 sample) (877) 4CHUTES snipped-for-privacy@spherachutes.com http://www.spherachutes.com/main.html
Tango Papa Decals Reproduction decals from out of 1901 Mitman Rd. production Estes and Centuri kits Easton, PA 18040 Mars Lander kits, upscale decals, (610) 252-8543 decal paper, printer cartridges snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://www.tangopapadecals.com/
Thrust Aerospace OUT OF BUSINESS
Top Flight Recovery Recovery devices (parachutes, S12621 Donald Road X-form chutes, and streamers). Spring Green, WI 53588 Catalog: $2.00 (608) 588-7204 snipped-for-privacy@execpc.com http://www.topflightrecoveryllc.homestead.com/
Totally Tubular rocket tube supplier - wide variety 10555 McCabe Rd. 6mm through 4.5" size Brighton, MI 48116-8526 couplers and rings (810) 231-6474 FAX hard to find items snipped-for-privacy@cac.net (Jim Fackert) nomex paper, kevlar cord http://www.totubular.com/
Transolve Corporation Timers, altimeters, location 6501 Sebert #3 beepers, etc. Cleveland, Ohio 44105 Catalog: FREE (216) 341-5970 snipped-for-privacy@apk.net http://www.transolve.com/Transolve/index.html
Tru Point Products, Inc. Heavy duty launch pads 140 Baker St. Coloma, MI 49038 (616) 486-4611 http://www.trupoint.com
--------------------------------------- 2.2.3 Miscellaneous suppliers
For those of you who like to buy their tubing, balsa, and other materials in bulk, this section may have the supplier that you are looking for. Also included are suppliers of the kind of goods that many of us find useful for model and high power rocketry. While there are very many sources of materials from which one can build rockets, and there is no way that a list can completely cover this broad category. Here is a list of companies that have been mentioned on r.m.r., or have been recommended to the author. No company listed in this section is a rocketry specialty company. Many of the companies in the preceding sections also sell "raw materials," so rocketry-related questions are best directed to them.
Ace Resin Resin casting and molding supply 7481 E. 30th St. polyurethane rubber and Tucson, AZ 85710 RTV rubber, supplies (520) 886-8051 http://crystaltower.com/aceresin/
Aerospace Composite Products Composite building materials 14210 Doolittle Drive fiberglass, kevlar, carbon San Leandro, CA 94577 Full line of supplies and orders: (800) 811-2009 equipment technical: (510) 352-2022 Custom fabrication and FAX: (510) 352-2021 specialty products snipped-for-privacy@acp-composites.com http://www.acp-composites.com/
Alexander Aeroplane Company Composite building materials P.O. Box 909 Griffin GA 30224 (800) 831-2949 Catalog - FREE http://www.airsport.com/alexaero.htm
Alumilite Corporation resin casting and molding supply 315 North Street resins and supplies Kalamazoo, MI 49007 will send literature, specs, (800) 447-9344 and cured samples on request (616) 488-4001 FAX http://www.alumilite.com/
American Science & Surplus All kinds of surplus, used, and 3605 Howard St. new equipment, gadgets, gizmos, Skokie, IL 60076 and useful odds and ends. (847) 982-0870 Their address here is for mail (800) 934-0722 FAX order, but they also have http://www.sciplus.com/ retail stores in Chicago, Geneva (IL), and Milwaukee.
Balsa USA Balsa, basswood, plywood, P.O.Box 164 and adhesives, Marinette, WI 54143 fresh US-mfg CA (906) 863-6421 Wholesale prices (800) BALSA-US orders only Catalog - $2.00 http://www.balsausa.com/
Bare Metal Foil and Hobby Co. Por-A-Kast, Por-A-Mold dealer P.O. Box 82 urethane resin molding and Farmington, MI 48332 casting, adhesive metal foil, (248) 477-0813 decal paper http://www.bare-metal.com/
The Castolite Company casting resins 4915 Dean St. polyester resins and rubber Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4670 (815) 338-4671 FAX
Composite Structures Technology Composite materials P.O. Box 622 fiberglass,kevlar,carbon,epoxy, Tehachapi, CA 93581 foam core, vacuum bagging, etc. (800) 338-1278 Catalog - FREE http://www.cstsales.com/ occasionally sells materials at bargain prices.
Fibre Glast Developments Corp. Large supplier of composite 1944 Neva Drive materials, polyester and epoxy Dayton, OH 45414 resins, vacuum bagging equipment, (800) 821-3283 and all related supplies snipped-for-privacy@aol.com Catalog - FREE http://www.fibreglast.com
McMaster-Carr Supply Company Looked everywhere? P.O. Box 440 Can't find that "rocket part" New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0440 anywhere? Give McMaster a call. http://www.mcmaster.com/
Micro-Mark Small tool company. 340 Snyder Ave. The company isn't small! Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1595 Perfect tools for working on (800) 225-1066 rockets. http://www.micromark.com
Middlesex Paper Tube Company, Inc. Large manufacturer of paper tubes P.O. Box 588 I.D.'s from 0.250" to 18.000" 345 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA 01851 (800) 466-9317 (978) 458-9317 FAX
Para-Gear Equipment Co., Inc. Full-service parachuting supply 3839 West Oakton Street company. Skokie, IL 60076-3438 Parachute fabric, tapes, threads, 708/679-5905 cords, webbing, and hardware. 708/679-8644 - FAX Nylon, nylon, nylon!!! 800/323-0437 (orders - outside IL only) Catalog - $5.00 (refundable) http://www.para-gear.com/
Paramount Tube Division Large manufacturer of P.O. Box 80400 paper tubes. Fort Wayne, IN 46898 I.D.'s 0.093" - 12.000" (219) 484-4111 (219) 483-0393 FAX http://www.paramounttube.com/
Peck Polymers Japanese tissue for tissuing P.O. Box 710399 those contest gliders. Santee, CA 92072-0399 Dethermalizer fuse, wood, (619) 448-1818 free-flight glider kits http://www.peck-polymers.com/ Jetex dealer
SIG Manufacturing Co., Inc. Balsa, basswood, plywood. 401-7 S. Front St. Wood building supplies for Montezuma, IA 50171-0520 hobbyist, and more... (800) 247-5008 (Orders) Catalog - $3.00, or order online http://www.sigmfg.com/
--------------------------------------- 2.2.4 Mail Order Sources
This is a very incomplete list. Check out the pages of 'High Power Rocketry' or 'Sport Rocketry' for many more possibilities. Check your phone book too!
Advanced Rocketry Group Ltd. (ARG) Model and high power rocket kits, 130 Matheson Blvd., East - Unit 10 parts, motors, and supplies. Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Y6 Also mfgs their own line of kits, (905) 501-0456 Imported Competition supplies, (905) 501-1846 fax airframe tubes, scale data, scale kits snipped-for-privacy@look.ca http://www.uk-air.com/arg/
Ballistic Bob Model and high power rocket kits, 1575 Catalina Blvd. parts, motors, and supplies San Diego, CA 92107 20% discount on everything (619) 224-6435 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://www.ballisticbob.com
Belleville Wholesale Hobby Estes motors, 1944 Llewellyn Road rocket kits, supplies, etc., Belleville, IL 62223-7904 at 30-40% discount from (618) 398-3972 retail. (618) 398-3477 (fax) Catalog - $3.00 http://www.bellevillehobby.com/
Bobby Hall's Hobby House Model and high power rocket kits, 4822 Bryan Street parts, motors, and supplies Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 821-2550
Bruckner Hobbies Estes, Quest, Aerotech, Launch 3587 E. Tremont Ave. Pad, Top Flite Recovery, Bronx, NY 10465 1/2A - G motors. (718) 863-3434 (Info) Catalog - Free (800) 288-8185 (Orders only) http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/
Commonwealth Displays, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, 12649 Dix-Toledo Road parts, motors, and supplies. Southgate, MI 48195 Catalog - $2.00 (734) 282-1055 snipped-for-privacy@commonwealth.net http://www.commonwealth.net
Countdown Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 7 P.T. Barnum Square parts. motors, and supplies; Bethel, CT 06801-1838 discontinued kits; space, (203) 790-9010 (voice/fax) science, and collectors items snipped-for-privacy@cs.com catalog - $3.00 ($3 Canada, (Kevin Nolan) $4 overseas) http://countdownhobbies.com/
C&T Hobbies Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, 10181 Townline Rd. parts, motors, and supplies Cheboygan, MI 49721 (616) 627-3603 http://www.cthobbies.com
Discount Hobby Center Model and high power rocket kits P.O. Box 370 parts, motors, and supplies Utica, NY 13503 (315) 733-3741 (315) 733-1723 FAX http://www.discounthobbycenter.com/
Discount Rocketry Aerotech, Apogee, Binder, Edmonds, 25944 Kaywood Court Cosmo., Custom, LaunchPad, LOC, Escondido, CA 92026-8408 Quest, Estes, more (760) 432-9626 Miss Rocket Booster posters snipped-for-privacy@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Funk) http://www.discountrocketry.com/
Magnum Rockets, Hobbies and More, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, P.O. Box 124 motors and supplies. "Class B" Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 motor sales. Hybrid motors. (513) 834-3306 (voice and fax) Catalog - $4.00 http://www.magnumrockets.com
Orbital Dynamics, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, P.O. Box 45375 motors and supplies. Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5375 (505) 994-4000 Voice (505) 994-1000 Fax snipped-for-privacy@OrbitalDynamics.com http://www.OrbitalDynamics.com
Red Arrow Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 5095 Red Arrow Hwy. motors and supplies. Stevensville, MI 49127 (616) 429-8233 Catalog - FREE email: snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com http://www.redarrowhobbies.com
Ring Rocketry Model rocket kits, motors, supplies 206 East Mary Street specialty and hard-to-find items Holland, IN 47541 (812) 536-5000 snipped-for-privacy@psci.net (Chad Ring) http://www.wooshrocketry.org/misc/catalog0202.htm
Rocket Science HPR and model rocketry dealer Larry Smith kits, motors and supplies. 2714 Augusta Hwy. "Class B" motor sales Lexington, SC 29072 Hypertek dealer (800) 221-7205
Space Modeling Solutions Model and high power rocket kits, 486 East Devon Drive motors, parts, and supplies. Gilbert, AZ 8529 (480) 497-1960 (703) 832-3237 Fax snipped-for-privacy@prodigy.net http://www.smsrocketry.com
Uptown Sales Inc., The Hobby Place Discount Estes dealer 33 North Main St. Chambersburg, PA 17201 catalog - $1.00 refundable (800) 548-9941 orders only http://www.hobbyplace.com
Zeppelin Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 92 Route 23 North motors and supplies. Riverdale, NJ 07457-1200 (973) 831-7717 (973) 831-5989 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com Catalog - FREE http://www.zephobby.com
--------------------------------------- 2.2.5 Sources for Out-of-Production Model Rocket Kits
Wondering if you can ever find and build that old kit you that you once had? Give these folks a call (find their addresses, phone numbers, etc. in the preceding section).
Countdown Hobbies Estes, Centuri, MPC, Cox, and more... kits, parts, ephemera
--------------------------------------- 2.2.6 Books/Videos/Computer Software/Technical References
NAR Technical Services (NARTS) Plans, technical reports, scale P.O. Box 1482 data and more. Saugus, MA 01906 Catalog: Free to NAR members and snipped-for-privacy@nar.org also on r.m.r archive and www. http://www.nar.org/NARTS
Odyssey Productions Videos high power and model P.O. Box 450264 rocket launches Garland, TX 75045-0264 (972) 495-8576 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://members.aol.com/rlt2k/index2
Point-39 Productions Videos of high power rocket c/o Earl Cagle, Jr. rocket launches (like LDRS) 1607 Apple Valley Drive Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706) 790-5544 snipped-for-privacy@csra.net (Earl Cagle)
Raging Rockets 'How to' videos for high power (800) 899-2788 rocketry.
Rogers Aeroscience Altitude prediction software P.O. Box 10065 and reference materials. Lancaster, CA 93584-0065 Rocketry books - new and used (818) 349-4825 snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com
Saturn Press Books on scale rocketry, P. O. Box 3709 rocketry scale reference Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3709 materials, a great rockets (313) 677-2321 of the world poster. snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (see section on books) (Peter Alway) Catalog: FREE http://members.aol.com/satrnpress/saturn.htm
--------------------------------------- 2.2.7 International (outside U.S.A.) rocketry sources.
The following is a listing of rocketry dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, hobby shops, etc. This listing is very incomplete. Please send comments and revisions to snipped-for-privacy@netheaven.com so that this listing can be updated. In the future, it is hoped that Part 13 of the rec.rockets.models FAQ will handle this section. Please refer to Part 13 of the FAQ for more information.
Advanced Rocket Components High-power rocketry supplier P.O. Box 12957 motors, kits, books, supplies London W12 0WE England, UK 44 (0) 181 932 7772 snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com
Aerospace Education Model rocketry and high power Box 13-368 Onehunga kits, engines, and supplies Auckland NEW ZEALAND 09-624 3091 09-624 2165 (FAX) snipped-for-privacy@iprolink.co.nz http://www.creative.co.nz/index/lyle/hpr.htm
Atlas Ingenjorsfirma AB Manufacturer Nordana 147 Scale rocket kits S-232 91 Arlov Model rocket motors (1/2A - D) Sweden 46 40-44 55 80
Rocketeers Model rocketry and high power Box 7032 kits, engines, and supplies Roodeport SOUTH AFRICA 1715 011 27 11 475 0880
List of known European Manufacturers and Dealers:
http://www.EuropeRocketry.com/ --------------------------------------- 2.3 What are some good books to read to learn more about model and high power rocketry?
Handbook of Model Rocketry, Sixth Edition G. Harry Stine Synopsis: THE handbook on model rocketry. Covers just about everything you need to get started. Good tips for experienced modelers as well. Sixth edition was published March 1994. Available from several sources, including NARTS.
Basics of Model Rocketry, 2nd edition Douglas R. Pratt Kalmbach Books, 1993 Synopsis: A general introduction to model rocketry. The 2nd edition is highly revised and has become available as of Jan. 1993. The first edition is very Estes/Centuri/FSI oriented. The second edition includes sections on composite motors, Aerotech, NCR and other more recent manufacturers.
Model Rocket Design and Construction Timothy S. Van Milligan ( snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com) Kalmbach Books, 1995 Synopsis: 120 pages, 16 chapters, 240 illustrations, 40 photographs; This book is geared towards modelers wanting to know more about the art and science of building better rockets. Includes chapters on design, improving performance, constructions and other topics. The coverage of glider and helicopter recovery, the glossary, and construction and repoir techniques is very good.
69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets: Aeronautics Timothy S. Van Milligan ( snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com) Published by Apogee Components ISBN 0-9653620-0-0 Synopsis: 104 pages pages consisting of 5 chapters and 3 appendicies; including 83 illustrations. Soft cover with 4-color artwork. This book contains topic ideas for rocketry related science fair projects from very simple experiments that can be done in an afternoon, to some complex ones that require more sophisticated measuring equipment. Each project begins with some background information that explains why the topic is important and should be researched. Most projects also give a starting point that tell what type of equipment may be needed, and also where the experimenter should go for additional background research. This is not a cookbook approach, as the actual experiment must be designed by the researcher.
The Model Rocketry Handbook Stuart Lodge Argus Books 1990 ISBN 1-85486-047-X Synopsis: British handbook on model rocketry. Geared towards beginners, but some good tips for more experienced rocketeers.
Stu's Space: The Gospel According to Stuart Lodge Stuart Lodge 25 Huntington Drive Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SR U.K. Synopsis: A more advanced book than his "The Model Rocketry Handbook". Includes 10 chapters on Construction Techniques, Ignition and Launch Systems, Recovery Systems, Stability, and more. Self published by Stuart using high quality photocopies. Available directly from Stu.
Rockets of the World, 2nd edition Peter Alway ( snipped-for-privacy@aol.com) Saturn Press, 1995 Synopsis: This book contains information on more than 200 versions of 137 rockets from 14 countries and Europe. An absolute must buy for scale modeling enthusiasts and rocketry enthusiasts in general. Available via mail order from Saturn Press, NARTS, Quest, Countdown Hobbies, Magnum, Mountainside Hobbies and other sources.
Retro Rockets: Experimental Rockets 1926-1941 Peter Alway ( snipped-for-privacy@aol.com) Saturn Press, 1996 Synopsis: More than 30 rockets flown by Robert Goddard and his contemporaries, depicted with dimensioned drawings, color-keyed drawings, and photographs. Historical backgraound for each. 96-page hardcover.
Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry Michael A. Banks Kalmbach Books, 1985 Synopsis: A good introduction to E/F/G level rocketry. Some good construction hints. snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Mikebanks
Rocket Propulsion Elements, An Introduction to the Engineering of Rockets. George P. Sutton. Sixth Edition, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992
Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry Tony Wayne 3 Pigs Publishing, 1994 Synopsis: The book is for the individual who teaches rocketry to others or is looking for another aspect of science to teach. It covers lesson plans, class setup, physics demonstrations, rocketry labs, rocket science background, teaching aides and more. Over 250 pages. Contact: Tony Wayne 58 Court Place Charlottesville, VA 22901-2457
--------------------------------------- 2.4 Are there any rocketry magazines available?
"Sport Rocketry" Journal of the National Association of Rocketry Published 6 times/year Subscription: Sport Rocketry c/o National Association of Rocketry Headquarters P.O. Box 177 Altoona, WI 54270 (800) 262-4872 http://www.nar.org/SPR/
"Extreme Rocketry" "An alternative rocketry magazine" Oriented towards large high power projects Subscription: Extreme Rocketry 109 E. Charleston Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89104 snipped-for-privacy@extremerocketry.com http://www.extremerocketry.com/
"High Power Rocketry Magazine" An independent consumer rocketry magazine. Formerly the journal of the Tripoli Rocket Society. Published irregularly 9 times/yr. or so subscription $37.50/year Subscription: High Power Rocketry PO Box 96 Orem, Utah 84059 snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com
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Last update: May 29, 2002
This portion of the r.m.r FAQ is maintained by Wolfram v.Kiparski. If you notice any errors, inconsistencies, or ommissions, kindly email Wolf, at snipped-for-privacy@n2netmail.com so that it can be corrected.
--------------------------------------- 2.1 Are their any national-level rocketry organizations which I might join? What services do they offer?
National Association of Rocketry Model and high power rocketry for P.O. Box 177 aerospace modelers in the U.S. and Altoona, WI 54270 around the world. (800) 262-4872 - sanctions contests and records - NARAM and NSL yearly national snipped-for-privacy@nar.org competition and sport launches http://www.nar.org/ - Liability insurance for rocket flying activities Complete information is - "Sport Rocketry" magazine available at the NAR's - Motor safety certification (model web site. and high power rocket motors) - High Power (Level 1-3) flyer certification - NARTREK continuing education program
Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. High power rocketry enthusiasts P.O. Box 970010 - Sanctions & insures high power Orem, UT 84097-0010 rocket launches http://www.tripoli.org - High power certification - Yearly national sport launch (LDRS)
--------------------------------------- 2.2 What are the addresses of some the rocketry manufacturers and suppliers? Do they offer catalogs?
Here is a list of rocketry manufacturers and suppliers. The list is divided into a number of categories. Each address appears only once, but may in fact qualify to fit into more than one category. The rocketry industry is rather dynamic, so if this list is six months old, it may be out of date. The editor(s) of this FAQ can not verify if the companies are, or are not in business. Reasonable attempts have been made at completeness, though it is reasonable that this list may not be complete. If you notice any errors or omissions, kindly email Wolf at snipped-for-privacy@n2netmail.com, and the corrections will be applied ASAP.
Caveat Emptor
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AAA Model Aviation Fuels OUT OF BUSINESS
Aardvark Rockets mid-to-high power kits http://www.aardvarkrockets.com parts and supplies, custom work
Aerospace Specialty Products Scale and competition kits, parts, P.O. Box 1408 G-10 fiberglass, adhesives, abrasives, Gibsonton, FL 33534 mylar parachutes, sheeting, and tape http://www.asp-rocketry.com Catalog - $2.00
Aerotech, Inc. Composite motors, reloadables (B - M) 3100 E. Charleston Blvd. Large model rocket kits; high Ste. 123 power rockets, parts, supplies Las Vegas, NV 89104 Hybrid motors (702) 641-2301 (702) 641-1883 FAX snipped-for-privacy@aerotech-rocketry.com http://www.aerotech-rocketry.com
Apogee Components rocket motors 1/4A - F 1431 Territory Trail Micro Motors (10.5mm) Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3323 Composite B and C motors snipped-for-privacy@apogeerockets.com Long burn D, E, and F motors (Timothy Van Milligan) Kits, supplies, and software (719) 535-9335 Educational materials and books http://www.ApogeeRockets.com Catalog - see website
Binder Design mid-high power rocket kits P.O. Box 13376 parts and components Salem, OR 97309 experimental (503) 581-3180 phone/fax snipped-for-privacy@aol.com online ordering http://www.binderdesign.com/
Blackhawk R&D mid-high power rocket kits 1 Grand Central Park parts and supplies Suite 2152 fiberglass parts specialist Keyser WV 26726 (304) 788-7660 online ordering snipped-for-privacy@blackhawkrd.com http://www.blackhawkrd.com/
Centuri Engineering OUT OF BUSINESS 9/81 Phoenix, AZ
Cesaroni Technology, Inc. Reloadable rocket motors P.O. Box 246 38mm G - J impulse range 2561 Stouffville Road also mfgs Hypertek Hybrid motors Gormley, Ontario CANADA L0H 1G0 http://www.cesaroni.net/ http://www.pro38.com/mainpage.html
Cluster R See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R'
Competiton Model Rockets OUT OF BUSINESS 12/87 Alexandria, VA (see Pratt Hobbies)
Cosmodrome Rocketry E - H power scale rocket kits 1724 W. Great Oak Dr. Tucson, AZ 85746 online ordering (520)295-1529 snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net http://www.cosmodromerocketry.com/
Custom Rocket Co. Model rocket kits and parts somewhere in Arizona
Doctor Rocket Licensed manufacturer of Aerotech snipped-for-privacy@DrRocket.com compatible reloadable motors. http://www.drrocket.com/
Dynacom High power rockets (fiberglass P.O. Box 85 and composite components). Boston, PA 15135-0085 Catalog - $3.00 (412) 751-9515 snipped-for-privacy@icubed.com http://www.Dynacom-Inc.com/
Eclipse Components OUT OF BUSINESS
Edmonds Aerospace Model rockets and competition 13326 Preuit Place kits, B/G, R/G, RC/G Herndon, VA 22070 Inexpensive, and reputedly of (703) 471-9313 high quality. snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://Members.aol.com/RobEdmonds/Edmonds.html
Energon Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Estes Industries, Inc. Model rocket kits & motors P.O. Box 227 Largest rocketry manufacturer 1295 H Street 1/2A through E engines Penrose, CO 81240 (719) 372-6565 (719) 372-3419 FAX (800) 525-7561 (800) 820-0202 replacement parts http://www.estesrockets.com/
Fat Cat Rockets, Inc. unique custom rocket kits 1465 Orlando Circle model rocket through high power Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 298-1363 snipped-for-privacy@fatcatrockets.com http://www.fatcatrockets.com/
Flight Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Hawk Mountain Enterprises All fiberglass mid-high power kits RD 1 Box 231 G-12 fiberglass tubing, FR4 phenolic New Ringgold, PA 17960 sheet, kevlar, fiberglass nose cones, (570) 943-7644 and more... (570) 943-2735 fax Online ordering snipped-for-privacy@losch.net Catalog and tube sample: $2.50 http://hawkmountain.blastzone.com/
Holverson Designs, Inc. Model rocket kits, rocket/gliders 25075 Co Hwy L20 launch pads, tubes and parts Soldier, Iowa 51572 Centuri-equivalent tubing snipped-for-privacy@cox.net http://pionet.net/~holvrson/index1.html
Hypertek Hybrid high power rocket mfg. by Cesaroni Technology motors and launch systems. P.O. Box 246 (I, J, L, and M total impulse) 2561 Stouffville Road Gormley, Ontario CANADA L0H 1G0 snipped-for-privacy@hypertekhybrids.com http://www.hypertekhybrids.com/mainpage.html
Kosdon East reloadable rocket motors c/o Paul Robinson E-M impulse range 5 Old Bridge St. South Pelham, NH 03076 snipped-for-privacy@tiac.net http://www.kosdon.com/
(The) Launch Pad midpower and clustered model rocket 477 North Carolina Road kits and plans. Manquin, VA 23106 specializes in scale military missiles snipped-for-privacy@aol.com Catalog - $2.75 http://www.the-launch-pad.com/ (see part 07 of this FAQ)
Lawn Dart Rocketry model rocket kits 879 Westfield Row reproduction classic kits Acworth, GA 30102-6900 helicopter duration kits snipped-for-privacy@lawndartrocketry.com CogAero dealer http://www.lawndartrocketry.com/
LOC/Precision Large model rocket kits; high P.O. Box 470396 power rocket kits; Broadview Heights, OH 44147 parts and supplies; (440) 546-0413 Catalog - $4.00 (440) 546-7942 fax http://www.locprecision.com/
Maximum Thrust Rocketry Big kits for Big HPR a division of RDS formerly HOTT Rockets http://www.maximumthrust.com/ see also Rocket Dyanamic Systems entry
Model Rectifier Corporation OUT OF THE ROCKET BUSINESS
Nordic Rocketry Model Rocket kits P.O. Box 1164 mid-power, high power Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-1164 Catalog - $1.00 (715) 424-0240 - free with email request snipped-for-privacy@wctc.net
North Coast Rocketry OUT OF THE BUSINESS
Nova Hobbies scale model rocket kits PO Box 70547 space history oriented Fairbanks, AK 99707-0547 ASP kit (see part 7 of FAQ) snipped-for-privacy@dc.seflin.org (James Wentworth)
Original Rockets, Inc. scale models of old kits for HPR P.O. Box 611722 Port Huron, MI 48061-1722 (810)982-3690 voice (810)985-4643 fax snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://users.aol.com/rgilbert1/ori/ori.html
Propulsion Polymers hybrid rocket motor systems RR#3 38mm I140 motor Smiths Falls, ON Canada K7A 4S4 http://propulsionpolymers.com/
Public Enemy Rockets mid-to-high power rocket kits RWW Distributing clustered, scale, etc. PO Box 6001 Catalog - $2.00 Moreno Valley, CA 92554-6001 909/243-7398 snipped-for-privacy@riverside.quik.com (Roy Weid) http://www.publicenemyrockets.com
Public Missiles, Ltd. Large model rockets and high power 349 Cass Ave., Suite C rocket kits, parts, and supplies Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 phenolic tubing, G-10 fins (810) 468-1748 Catalog: $3.00 (810) 465-2911 FAX http://www.publicmissiles.com/
Qualified Competition Rockets Offers a wide variety kits for c/o Kenneth Brown competition rocketry, incl. 7021 Forest View Drive piston launchers, tubing, Springfield, VA 22150 NARTREK packages, publications http://www.cybertravelog.com/qcr/ inexpensive Catalog: SASE
Quest/Toybiz Inc. Model rocket kits & engines (A-C), P.O. Box 42390 launch systems, and supplies 519 West Lone Cactus Drive Catalog: FREE Phoenix, Arizona 85989-2390 (800) 858-7302 (toll free) (602) 582-3438 (voice) (602) 582-3828 (fax)
R.A.T.T. Works Hybrid rocket motor systems 1504-A Industrial Park Street 29mm and 64mm (H/I and K) Covina, CA 91722 launch rails and rods (626) 967-2242 (626) 967-9044 (fax) snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://www.rattworks.night.net/
Rocket Dynamic Systems Big kits for HPR PO Box 801208 mid-HIGH power Santa Clarita CA. 91380-1208 (888) 692-9548 http://www.rocketdynesys.com/
Rocketflite BACK IN BUSINESS! 836 Houston Dr. Magnalite Igniters in kit form New Haven, IN 46774 ignition systems snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Greg Dyben) http://www.rocketflite.com/
Rocketman Enterprises, Inc. High power rocket kits, recovery 8337 Penn Avenue South systems, videos and launch Bloomington, MN 55431 support systems (800) 732-4883 Catalog - $3.00 (612) 884-3424 FAX http://www.the-rocketman.com/
Rocket R & D HPR kits and supplies, also 209 N. Main Street THOY/Cluster R dealer Homer, IL 61849 tubes, centering rings, parts, (217) 896-3041 nose cones, chutes. (217) 896-3042 (FAX) http://www.rocketrd.com/
Rogue Aerospace Corporation Model rocket kits, parts, and P.O. Box 596 supplies Lexington Park, MD 20653 Catalog - FREE (410) 326-3761 (508) 462-0729 fax snipped-for-privacy@RogueAerospace.com http://www.rogueaerospace.com/ http://www.roguelight.com/
Scotglas Manufacturing fiberglass components 7215 Gillett Road nose cones Canutillo, TX 79835 (915) 877-4405 snipped-for-privacy@scotglas.com http://www.scotglas.com/
Shecter Rockets Model rocket kits and parts: 20505 E Clear Spring CT BT-5 to BT-55, inexpensive, Walnut, CA 91789-3887 Catalog - $1.00 http://www.geocities.com/fredeshecter/index.html
Shrox Industria fantasy-scale model rocket kits snipped-for-privacy@shrox.com http://www.shrox.com/
Smokin Rockets big high power kits 183 Walnut St. Northvale, NJ 07647 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://members.aol.com/SMOKINRKTS/home.html
Stellar Dimensions OUT OF BUSINESS
Tiffany Hobbies of Ypsilanti (THOY) See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R'
Trailing Edge Technologies Igniter manufacturer for all types of motors (214) 670 5244 micro through Level III HPR snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Jim Turner)
True Modelers Rocket Kits kits for the true modeler/craftsman P.O. Box 186 scale and scale-like model rockets Harbeson, DE 19951 (302) 684-5419 order online http://www.truemodeler.com/
Vaughn Brothers Rocketry Model and high power rocket kits 4575 Ross Drive kits and supplies; group launch Paso Robles, CA 93446-7320 systems (805) 239-3818 Catalog - $2.00 (805) 239-0292 (fax) snipped-for-privacy@tcsn.net http://www.vaughnbrothers.com/
VectorAero R/C Rocket Gliders snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Kevin McKiou)
Vulcan Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Yank Enterprises High power rocket kits 1004 Ollie Lane parts and supplies Plymouth, WI 53073 (920) 254-0657 (810) 454-0152 http://www.yankenterprises.com/
--------------------------------------- 2.2.2 Electronics/Recovery Systems/Other Rocketry Components and Supplies
ACME Engineering composite fin canisters for HPR http://www.acmeaero.com/ conformal launch lugs
Adept Rocketry Electronic stagers, timers, 2545 Overlook Drive altimeters, flight computers. Broomfield, CO 80020 Catalog - $2.00 http://www.diac.com/~adept/
Aero Pack International/Missile Systems Phenolic airframe tubing, 8190E Mira Mesa Blvd. 308 threaded aluminum motor Miramar, CA 92126 retainers (619) 566-2900 FAX http://www.aeropack.net/
The b2 Rocketry Company Parachutes for high power rocketry snipped-for-privacy@mindspring.com http://b2rocketry.home.mindspring.com/
Balsa Machining Services Balsa and hardwood nose cones, centering rings, 11995 Hillcrest Dr. transitions, and fins Lemont, IL 60439-4145 semi-custom work (630) 257-5420 Replica Estes/Centuri nose cones (630) 257-0341 (fax) Tower Launcher snipped-for-privacy@balsamachining.com Catalog - download from web site http://www.balsamachining.com/
Black Sky Research Associates altimeters, timers, launch rails 3179 Roosevelt St. electic matches, ignition systems Carlsbad, CA 92008 38mm reloadable motors and reloads (619) 730-3702 (voice) hydrid motor dealer (619) 730-3704 (fax) high power kits snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net http://www.blacksky.com/
Cotriss Technology OUT OF BUSINESS
Emmanuel Avionics, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
Giant Leap Rocketry most inexpensive phenolic tubing 6061 Hibiscus Drive on the rocketry market Baton Rouge, LA 70808 G10 fiberglass sheet (504) 769-6040 evenings and weekends fiberglass nose cones (504) 769-0710 FAX custom work http://www.giantleaprocketry.com/
Impulse Aerospace Ignition and recovery systems, 22833 Bothell Way SE, Suite 1148 launch pads, high power supplies, Bothell, WA 98021 tubular nylon, (800) 568-2785 http://www.homestead.com/impulseaerospace/
Jim Walston Retrieval Systems Electronic rocket locators 725 Cooper Lake Road, S.E. (transmitter/receiver) Smyrna, GA 30082 Catalog - FREE (404) 434-4905 (800) 657-4672
Mach 1 Industries Inc. Balsa-Ply specialty balsa plywood 20 W. Lake St. airframe tubing, nose cones, modeling Chisholm, MN 55719 supplies, and rocket kits (888) 225-4007 Catalog - FREE http://www.cpinternet.com/~mach1/
Missile Works Corp. R/C ejection systems, barometric altimeters 453 East Wonderview Ave. mid-high power scale kits Estes Park, CO 80517 flexible phenolic/kraft hybrid tubing (303) 823-9222 tel/fax online ordering http://www.missileworks.com/
North Country Radio CCD cameras, transmitter/receiver PO Box 53 Wykagyl Station kits, and other electronics New Rochelle, New York 10804-0053 suitable for rocketry use. (914) 235-6611 (914) 576-6051 fax http://www.northcountryradio.com/
Perfectflite microAlt Alitmeter - fits in BT-50 15 Pray Street Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-3444 http://www.perfectflite.com
Pratt Hobbies Nomex recovery systems & cool rocket stuff 2513 Iron Forge Road altimeters, kits, kevlar Herndon, VA 20171 NiCad systems. CMR-style nose cones (703) 689-3541 (voice/fax) and egg capsules. snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com Catalog: FREE http://www.pratthobbies.com
Retro Rocket Works OUT OF BUSINESS
Robby's Rockets Ignition and ejection P.O. Box 171 supplies Elkhart, IN 46515 Catalog: $1.00 in postage on (219) 679-4143 large SASE, or $2 for catalogs
Sentell Enterprises Parachutes, streamers, and 104 Linden Drive other recovery devices. Hendersonville, TN 37075-2032 Catalog - $1.00 (800) 4-CHUTES (orders only) (includes fabric samples) (615) 822-6565
Sonic Systems Ltd Custom nosecone for LOC 7.67" 4509 East Hobart nice cones Mesa, Arizona 85205 Clear polycarbonate tubing
Spherachutes Parachutes/recovery devices. 433 38th Ave. Catalog: $1 (includes fabric Greeley, CO 80634 sample) (877) 4CHUTES snipped-for-privacy@spherachutes.com http://www.spherachutes.com/main.html
Tango Papa Decals Reproduction decals from out of 1901 Mitman Rd. production Estes and Centuri kits Easton, PA 18040 Mars Lander kits, upscale decals, (610) 252-8543 decal paper, printer cartridges snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://www.tangopapadecals.com/
Thrust Aerospace OUT OF BUSINESS
Top Flight Recovery Recovery devices (parachutes, S12621 Donald Road X-form chutes, and streamers). Spring Green, WI 53588 Catalog: $2.00 (608) 588-7204 snipped-for-privacy@execpc.com http://www.topflightrecoveryllc.homestead.com/
Totally Tubular rocket tube supplier - wide variety 10555 McCabe Rd. 6mm through 4.5" size Brighton, MI 48116-8526 couplers and rings (810) 231-6474 FAX hard to find items snipped-for-privacy@cac.net (Jim Fackert) nomex paper, kevlar cord http://www.totubular.com/
Transolve Corporation Timers, altimeters, location 6501 Sebert #3 beepers, etc. Cleveland, Ohio 44105 Catalog: FREE (216) 341-5970 snipped-for-privacy@apk.net http://www.transolve.com/Transolve/index.html
Tru Point Products, Inc. Heavy duty launch pads 140 Baker St. Coloma, MI 49038 (616) 486-4611 http://www.trupoint.com
--------------------------------------- 2.2.3 Miscellaneous suppliers
For those of you who like to buy their tubing, balsa, and other materials in bulk, this section may have the supplier that you are looking for. Also included are suppliers of the kind of goods that many of us find useful for model and high power rocketry. While there are very many sources of materials from which one can build rockets, and there is no way that a list can completely cover this broad category. Here is a list of companies that have been mentioned on r.m.r., or have been recommended to the author. No company listed in this section is a rocketry specialty company. Many of the companies in the preceding sections also sell "raw materials," so rocketry-related questions are best directed to them.
Ace Resin Resin casting and molding supply 7481 E. 30th St. polyurethane rubber and Tucson, AZ 85710 RTV rubber, supplies (520) 886-8051 http://crystaltower.com/aceresin/
Aerospace Composite Products Composite building materials 14210 Doolittle Drive fiberglass, kevlar, carbon San Leandro, CA 94577 Full line of supplies and orders: (800) 811-2009 equipment technical: (510) 352-2022 Custom fabrication and FAX: (510) 352-2021 specialty products snipped-for-privacy@acp-composites.com http://www.acp-composites.com/
Alexander Aeroplane Company Composite building materials P.O. Box 909 Griffin GA 30224 (800) 831-2949 Catalog - FREE http://www.airsport.com/alexaero.htm
Alumilite Corporation resin casting and molding supply 315 North Street resins and supplies Kalamazoo, MI 49007 will send literature, specs, (800) 447-9344 and cured samples on request (616) 488-4001 FAX http://www.alumilite.com/
American Science & Surplus All kinds of surplus, used, and 3605 Howard St. new equipment, gadgets, gizmos, Skokie, IL 60076 and useful odds and ends. (847) 982-0870 Their address here is for mail (800) 934-0722 FAX order, but they also have http://www.sciplus.com/ retail stores in Chicago, Geneva (IL), and Milwaukee.
Balsa USA Balsa, basswood, plywood, P.O.Box 164 and adhesives, Marinette, WI 54143 fresh US-mfg CA (906) 863-6421 Wholesale prices (800) BALSA-US orders only Catalog - $2.00 http://www.balsausa.com/
Bare Metal Foil and Hobby Co. Por-A-Kast, Por-A-Mold dealer P.O. Box 82 urethane resin molding and Farmington, MI 48332 casting, adhesive metal foil, (248) 477-0813 decal paper http://www.bare-metal.com/
The Castolite Company casting resins 4915 Dean St. polyester resins and rubber Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4670 (815) 338-4671 FAX
Composite Structures Technology Composite materials P.O. Box 622 fiberglass,kevlar,carbon,epoxy, Tehachapi, CA 93581 foam core, vacuum bagging, etc. (800) 338-1278 Catalog - FREE http://www.cstsales.com/ occasionally sells materials at bargain prices.
Fibre Glast Developments Corp. Large supplier of composite 1944 Neva Drive materials, polyester and epoxy Dayton, OH 45414 resins, vacuum bagging equipment, (800) 821-3283 and all related supplies snipped-for-privacy@aol.com Catalog - FREE http://www.fibreglast.com
McMaster-Carr Supply Company Looked everywhere? P.O. Box 440 Can't find that "rocket part" New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0440 anywhere? Give McMaster a call. http://www.mcmaster.com/
Micro-Mark Small tool company. 340 Snyder Ave. The company isn't small! Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1595 Perfect tools for working on (800) 225-1066 rockets. http://www.micromark.com
Middlesex Paper Tube Company, Inc. Large manufacturer of paper tubes P.O. Box 588 I.D.'s from 0.250" to 18.000" 345 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA 01851 (800) 466-9317 (978) 458-9317 FAX
Para-Gear Equipment Co., Inc. Full-service parachuting supply 3839 West Oakton Street company. Skokie, IL 60076-3438 Parachute fabric, tapes, threads, 708/679-5905 cords, webbing, and hardware. 708/679-8644 - FAX Nylon, nylon, nylon!!! 800/323-0437 (orders - outside IL only) Catalog - $5.00 (refundable) http://www.para-gear.com/
Paramount Tube Division Large manufacturer of P.O. Box 80400 paper tubes. Fort Wayne, IN 46898 I.D.'s 0.093" - 12.000" (219) 484-4111 (219) 483-0393 FAX http://www.paramounttube.com/
Peck Polymers Japanese tissue for tissuing P.O. Box 710399 those contest gliders. Santee, CA 92072-0399 Dethermalizer fuse, wood, (619) 448-1818 free-flight glider kits http://www.peck-polymers.com/ Jetex dealer
SIG Manufacturing Co., Inc. Balsa, basswood, plywood. 401-7 S. Front St. Wood building supplies for Montezuma, IA 50171-0520 hobbyist, and more... (800) 247-5008 (Orders) Catalog - $3.00, or order online http://www.sigmfg.com/
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This is a very incomplete list. Check out the pages of 'High Power Rocketry' or 'Sport Rocketry' for many more possibilities. Check your phone book too!
Advanced Rocketry Group Ltd. (ARG) Model and high power rocket kits, 130 Matheson Blvd., East - Unit 10 parts, motors, and supplies. Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Y6 Also mfgs their own line of kits, (905) 501-0456 Imported Competition supplies, (905) 501-1846 fax airframe tubes, scale data, scale kits snipped-for-privacy@look.ca http://www.uk-air.com/arg/
Ballistic Bob Model and high power rocket kits, 1575 Catalina Blvd. parts, motors, and supplies San Diego, CA 92107 20% discount on everything (619) 224-6435 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://www.ballisticbob.com
Belleville Wholesale Hobby Estes motors, 1944 Llewellyn Road rocket kits, supplies, etc., Belleville, IL 62223-7904 at 30-40% discount from (618) 398-3972 retail. (618) 398-3477 (fax) Catalog - $3.00 http://www.bellevillehobby.com/
Bobby Hall's Hobby House Model and high power rocket kits, 4822 Bryan Street parts, motors, and supplies Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 821-2550
Bruckner Hobbies Estes, Quest, Aerotech, Launch 3587 E. Tremont Ave. Pad, Top Flite Recovery, Bronx, NY 10465 1/2A - G motors. (718) 863-3434 (Info) Catalog - Free (800) 288-8185 (Orders only) http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/
Commonwealth Displays, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, 12649 Dix-Toledo Road parts, motors, and supplies. Southgate, MI 48195 Catalog - $2.00 (734) 282-1055 snipped-for-privacy@commonwealth.net http://www.commonwealth.net
Countdown Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 7 P.T. Barnum Square parts. motors, and supplies; Bethel, CT 06801-1838 discontinued kits; space, (203) 790-9010 (voice/fax) science, and collectors items snipped-for-privacy@cs.com catalog - $3.00 ($3 Canada, (Kevin Nolan) $4 overseas) http://countdownhobbies.com/
C&T Hobbies Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, 10181 Townline Rd. parts, motors, and supplies Cheboygan, MI 49721 (616) 627-3603 http://www.cthobbies.com
Discount Hobby Center Model and high power rocket kits P.O. Box 370 parts, motors, and supplies Utica, NY 13503 (315) 733-3741 (315) 733-1723 FAX http://www.discounthobbycenter.com/
Discount Rocketry Aerotech, Apogee, Binder, Edmonds, 25944 Kaywood Court Cosmo., Custom, LaunchPad, LOC, Escondido, CA 92026-8408 Quest, Estes, more (760) 432-9626 Miss Rocket Booster posters snipped-for-privacy@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Funk) http://www.discountrocketry.com/
Magnum Rockets, Hobbies and More, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, P.O. Box 124 motors and supplies. "Class B" Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 motor sales. Hybrid motors. (513) 834-3306 (voice and fax) Catalog - $4.00 http://www.magnumrockets.com
Orbital Dynamics, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, P.O. Box 45375 motors and supplies. Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5375 (505) 994-4000 Voice (505) 994-1000 Fax snipped-for-privacy@OrbitalDynamics.com http://www.OrbitalDynamics.com
Red Arrow Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 5095 Red Arrow Hwy. motors and supplies. Stevensville, MI 49127 (616) 429-8233 Catalog - FREE email: snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com http://www.redarrowhobbies.com
Ring Rocketry Model rocket kits, motors, supplies 206 East Mary Street specialty and hard-to-find items Holland, IN 47541 (812) 536-5000 snipped-for-privacy@psci.net (Chad Ring) http://www.wooshrocketry.org/misc/catalog0202.htm
Rocket Science HPR and model rocketry dealer Larry Smith kits, motors and supplies. 2714 Augusta Hwy. "Class B" motor sales Lexington, SC 29072 Hypertek dealer (800) 221-7205
Space Modeling Solutions Model and high power rocket kits, 486 East Devon Drive motors, parts, and supplies. Gilbert, AZ 8529 (480) 497-1960 (703) 832-3237 Fax snipped-for-privacy@prodigy.net http://www.smsrocketry.com
Uptown Sales Inc., The Hobby Place Discount Estes dealer 33 North Main St. Chambersburg, PA 17201 catalog - $1.00 refundable (800) 548-9941 orders only http://www.hobbyplace.com
Zeppelin Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 92 Route 23 North motors and supplies. Riverdale, NJ 07457-1200 (973) 831-7717 (973) 831-5989 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com Catalog - FREE http://www.zephobby.com
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Wondering if you can ever find and build that old kit you that you once had? Give these folks a call (find their addresses, phone numbers, etc. in the preceding section).
Countdown Hobbies Estes, Centuri, MPC, Cox, and more... kits, parts, ephemera
--------------------------------------- 2.2.6 Books/Videos/Computer Software/Technical References
NAR Technical Services (NARTS) Plans, technical reports, scale P.O. Box 1482 data and more. Saugus, MA 01906 Catalog: Free to NAR members and snipped-for-privacy@nar.org also on r.m.r archive and www. http://www.nar.org/NARTS
Odyssey Productions Videos high power and model P.O. Box 450264 rocket launches Garland, TX 75045-0264 (972) 495-8576 snipped-for-privacy@aol.com http://members.aol.com/rlt2k/index2
Point-39 Productions Videos of high power rocket c/o Earl Cagle, Jr. rocket launches (like LDRS) 1607 Apple Valley Drive Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706) 790-5544 snipped-for-privacy@csra.net (Earl Cagle)
Raging Rockets 'How to' videos for high power (800) 899-2788 rocketry.
Rogers Aeroscience Altitude prediction software P.O. Box 10065 and reference materials. Lancaster, CA 93584-0065 Rocketry books - new and used (818) 349-4825 snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com
Saturn Press Books on scale rocketry, P. O. Box 3709 rocketry scale reference Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3709 materials, a great rockets (313) 677-2321 of the world poster. snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (see section on books) (Peter Alway) Catalog: FREE http://members.aol.com/satrnpress/saturn.htm
--------------------------------------- 2.2.7 International (outside U.S.A.) rocketry sources.
The following is a listing of rocketry dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, hobby shops, etc. This listing is very incomplete. Please send comments and revisions to snipped-for-privacy@netheaven.com so that this listing can be updated. In the future, it is hoped that Part 13 of the rec.rockets.models FAQ will handle this section. Please refer to Part 13 of the FAQ for more information.
Advanced Rocket Components High-power rocketry supplier P.O. Box 12957 motors, kits, books, supplies London W12 0WE England, UK 44 (0) 181 932 7772 snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com
Aerospace Education Model rocketry and high power Box 13-368 Onehunga kits, engines, and supplies Auckland NEW ZEALAND 09-624 3091 09-624 2165 (FAX) snipped-for-privacy@iprolink.co.nz http://www.creative.co.nz/index/lyle/hpr.htm
Atlas Ingenjorsfirma AB Manufacturer Nordana 147 Scale rocket kits S-232 91 Arlov Model rocket motors (1/2A - D) Sweden 46 40-44 55 80
Rocketeers Model rocketry and high power Box 7032 kits, engines, and supplies Roodeport SOUTH AFRICA 1715 011 27 11 475 0880
List of known European Manufacturers and Dealers:
http://www.EuropeRocketry.com/ --------------------------------------- 2.3 What are some good books to read to learn more about model and high power rocketry?
Handbook of Model Rocketry, Sixth Edition G. Harry Stine Synopsis: THE handbook on model rocketry. Covers just about everything you need to get started. Good tips for experienced modelers as well. Sixth edition was published March 1994. Available from several sources, including NARTS.
Basics of Model Rocketry, 2nd edition Douglas R. Pratt Kalmbach Books, 1993 Synopsis: A general introduction to model rocketry. The 2nd edition is highly revised and has become available as of Jan. 1993. The first edition is very Estes/Centuri/FSI oriented. The second edition includes sections on composite motors, Aerotech, NCR and other more recent manufacturers.
Model Rocket Design and Construction Timothy S. Van Milligan ( snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com) Kalmbach Books, 1995 Synopsis: 120 pages, 16 chapters, 240 illustrations, 40 photographs; This book is geared towards modelers wanting to know more about the art and science of building better rockets. Includes chapters on design, improving performance, constructions and other topics. The coverage of glider and helicopter recovery, the glossary, and construction and repoir techniques is very good.
69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets: Aeronautics Timothy S. Van Milligan ( snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com) Published by Apogee Components ISBN 0-9653620-0-0 Synopsis: 104 pages pages consisting of 5 chapters and 3 appendicies; including 83 illustrations. Soft cover with 4-color artwork. This book contains topic ideas for rocketry related science fair projects from very simple experiments that can be done in an afternoon, to some complex ones that require more sophisticated measuring equipment. Each project begins with some background information that explains why the topic is important and should be researched. Most projects also give a starting point that tell what type of equipment may be needed, and also where the experimenter should go for additional background research. This is not a cookbook approach, as the actual experiment must be designed by the researcher.
The Model Rocketry Handbook Stuart Lodge Argus Books 1990 ISBN 1-85486-047-X Synopsis: British handbook on model rocketry. Geared towards beginners, but some good tips for more experienced rocketeers.
Stu's Space: The Gospel According to Stuart Lodge Stuart Lodge 25 Huntington Drive Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SR U.K. Synopsis: A more advanced book than his "The Model Rocketry Handbook". Includes 10 chapters on Construction Techniques, Ignition and Launch Systems, Recovery Systems, Stability, and more. Self published by Stuart using high quality photocopies. Available directly from Stu.
Rockets of the World, 2nd edition Peter Alway ( snipped-for-privacy@aol.com) Saturn Press, 1995 Synopsis: This book contains information on more than 200 versions of 137 rockets from 14 countries and Europe. An absolute must buy for scale modeling enthusiasts and rocketry enthusiasts in general. Available via mail order from Saturn Press, NARTS, Quest, Countdown Hobbies, Magnum, Mountainside Hobbies and other sources.
Retro Rockets: Experimental Rockets 1926-1941 Peter Alway ( snipped-for-privacy@aol.com) Saturn Press, 1996 Synopsis: More than 30 rockets flown by Robert Goddard and his contemporaries, depicted with dimensioned drawings, color-keyed drawings, and photographs. Historical backgraound for each. 96-page hardcover.
Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry Michael A. Banks Kalmbach Books, 1985 Synopsis: A good introduction to E/F/G level rocketry. Some good construction hints. snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Mikebanks
Rocket Propulsion Elements, An Introduction to the Engineering of Rockets. George P. Sutton. Sixth Edition, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992
Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry Tony Wayne 3 Pigs Publishing, 1994 Synopsis: The book is for the individual who teaches rocketry to others or is looking for another aspect of science to teach. It covers lesson plans, class setup, physics demonstrations, rocketry labs, rocket science background, teaching aides and more. Over 250 pages. Contact: Tony Wayne 58 Court Place Charlottesville, VA 22901-2457
--------------------------------------- 2.4 Are there any rocketry magazines available?
"Sport Rocketry" Journal of the National Association of Rocketry Published 6 times/year Subscription: Sport Rocketry c/o National Association of Rocketry Headquarters P.O. Box 177 Altoona, WI 54270 (800) 262-4872 http://www.nar.org/SPR/
"Extreme Rocketry" "An alternative rocketry magazine" Oriented towards large high power projects Subscription: Extreme Rocketry 109 E. Charleston Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89104 snipped-for-privacy@extremerocketry.com http://www.extremerocketry.com/
"High Power Rocketry Magazine" An independent consumer rocketry magazine. Formerly the journal of the Tripoli Rocket Society. Published irregularly 9 times/yr. or so subscription $37.50/year Subscription: High Power Rocketry PO Box 96 Orem, Utah 84059 snipped-for-privacy@compuserve.com
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