Discussion Forums

• Rocketry Forum - The best on the web
• RocketryOnline.com -
• Ye Ole Rocket Forum -

Suppliers - Rocket Kits, Motors & much more

• A2ZHobbies.com
• AC Supply - Free shipping over $100 (Estes Rockets 33-40% discount) Very nice layout on site!
• Balsa Machining Service - (Lemont, IL) $6.00 flat rate hipping
• Belleville Hobby - Free shipping over $125 (Estes Rockets)
• Big Head Pete's - Custom fins for scratch builds, clones, or replacement
• Bill & Walt's Hobby Shop - Pittsburgh PA - Estes Rocket Listing
• BRSHobbies.com - (Mason, Ohio) Mid Power - Dynastar, LOC Precision, Semroc & US Rockets. Low Power - Aerospace, Custom, Dr. Zooch, Edmonds, Estes, FlisKits, Model Minutes, Peter Alway, Pratt Hobbies, Quest, Semroc, Squirrel Works & Sunward. Engines, tubes, nose cones, balsa, parts and more. FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75!
• BuyRockets.com! - Rocket Buyers Guide - (Complete Listing of Suppliers)
• CountdownHobbies.com - Free shipping over $75
• Cowboy Rocketry - Mid and High Power Rockets
• Discount Rocketry - From low and mid power model rockets to high power rockets, motors and model rocket parts. Variety of manufacturers including, AeroTech, Cosmodrome, Custom, Dynastar, Estes, LOC/ Precision and Quest Aerospace. Shipping based on percentage of order $.
• Doctor Rocket - reloadable motor casings and supplies (Shipping rated per order $)
• HappyHobby.com Estes Price Sheet
• Hanger11
• The Hobby Connection
• Hobbylinc.com - Rockets, motors. Educator Packs (EXCELLENT PRICING & SHIPPING)
• HobbySurplus.com - free printed catalog available
• Fire Fox Enterprizes - tubing and engine kits for HPR
• jonrocket.com - Free shipping over $40.00 (good pricing on Semroc Rockets)
• Magnum Rockets Hobbies & More - Shipping per order $.
• Pratt Hobby Shop - Rockets
• Red Arrow Hobbies -
• RocketFun.com -
• Tower Hobbies - (Flat Rate Shipping) c6-5 bulk $41.99
• Uncle Mike's Hobby Shop -  Free shipping over $60.00
• Zeppelin Hobbies & Raceway -

Electronics, Launch Controllers, Launch Pads Plans & Ideas

• EMRRR - Various Controller & Pad plans
• Launch Controller - Boger Tech Plan (Frames Style Site)
• Launch Controller (Multi Pad) - info central's plan
• Launch Controller - Watkins Engineering System LCS-300  (TRF Thread) (2nd Thread)
• Launch Pad - Andy Hofle's $20 single rocket pad
• Programmin' by Pete's Project Pages - Rocket Trackers and other plans
• Simple, safe 12v high current launch controller! - (Pics, links, and part numbers) - From TRF thread

Rocket Manufacturers

• Aerospace Specialty Products - Kits, components, book, tools and more.
• AeroTech Consumer Aerospace - The leader in high power rocketry.
• Apogee Rockets - Model rocket educational information & resources for rocketry designers. Home of RockSim software.
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Free shipping and a free rocket with every order! Texas USA
• Binder Design - High power rocket kits & accessories.
• Custom Rocket Company - Since 1988, Custom Rocket Company has been providing quality model rocket kits and components. Each of our kits are made in the U.S. from high quality components.
• DynaStar Rockets -"DynaStar Is Mid-Power Rockets!" Mid-Power Rockets: Those models that can fly on Estes "D" size engines.
• Estes Rockets - The beginning!
• Flis Kits Inc - a new model rocket company begun with the hope of bringing some of the FUN back to model rocketry
• LOC Precision Rockets -
• Public Missiles LTD - Since 1989, they have been totally dedicated to providing the Mid- and High-Power Rocketry community with superior products and customer service. The largest selection of high quality, innovative High Power Rocketry products in the world.
• Qmodeling - Quality up sized rockets - bring back classics from the past
• Semroc Astronautics Corporation - Thousands of model rocket enthusiasts have flown kits and engines from Semroc since 1968. Free Shipping within 24 hours of order!
• Sirius Rocketry - Sirius Rocketry is dedicated to preserving some of the legacy of hobby rocketry, those days when kits were something more beautiful than three-fins-and-a-nosecone, and were finished works of art one could be proud to fly.
• Sunward Aerospace is dedicated to producing quality Model Rockets. -=Price List=-  -=Catalog=-
• Thrustline Aerospace - Great rocket kits and accessories
• US Rockets - Kits, publications, parts!

Rocket OOP Plans, Decals, Instructions

• Jim Z Rocket Plans - Plans and decals scanned in
• Kurt's Decal Page - The PDF files on these pages are original vector files of old Centuri and Estes decal sheets.
• Ye Ole Rocket Plans - Plans and decals scanned in

Rocket Reviews & Resources

• Essence's Model Rocketry Reviews -  Reviews, flight logs, tips and much more. One of the most valuable model rocketry sites on the Internet.
• Rocketry Links Thread On TRF

Rocket Construction Special Supplies

• Bel's InkJet Water Slide Decal Paper - Bel's water-slide inkjet decal paper is available in several sizes. Bel has the absolute BEST PRICES on water slip / water-mount / water-slide decal papers for inkjet printers. -=Instructions=-  -=FAQ=-
• Button Carpet Thread - at walgreens.com - for making parachute shroud lines
• Center Marking Tool - at greathobbies.com - Precision Center Marking Tool for beveling fins etc.
• Foam Finish - Smoothes out the rough texture of plastic foam to create a perfect surface for paint, stencils, decoupage, stamps, rub-on transfers, crayons and more.
• Momentary Contact Switches (Marine version) at Jamestown Distributors
• Super Strong Kevlar Fiber Thread - at scientificsonline.com 600' roll for making parachute shroud lines - part # 3034863

Tools & Software

• Online Body Tube Transition PDF Generator - Enter your measurements & generate your transition
• VCP - Find cp & cg

Rocketry Education, Experiments, Tips & Ideas

• Always Keep Your Rockets Safe & Stable - nice article by Greg Lane -=PDF Version=-
• Experts: Model Rocketry - Article by James Bell on MPR & HPR
• Estes Educator Site - Teaches science, math, industrial technology and other subjects. This site offers a HUGE RESOURCE CENTER for teachers and youth group leaders including free publication downloads, special quantity bulk pricing for educators, extensive curriculum support materials and learning software.
• Lift Off! Beginners Guide to Model Rocketry
• Model Rocketry Tips - by James Bell
• ModelRockets.us - Newsletter & articles
• Ninfinger Productions: Model Rockets - FAQ's, building tips, hints, reviews, links and much more. Older Catalogs!
• Recrystallized Carmel Rocket Fuel - not for beginners!
• rec.models.rockets FAQ
• Richard Nakka's Experimental Rocketry Web Site - Interesting links and articles section
• Rocketry Online INFO central - online hobby rocketry resource. Designed to assist old and new enthusiasts alike. Construction & Finishing Tips plus much more.

Rockets Specs

• Body Tube Ratios and Size Chart