T' SkyMetra rocket is a great model t' choose for your first two-stage flight. Avast! Begad! Blimey! It be engineered t' be easy t' build and prep for launch. It is also great for science fair projects. Avast! Blimey! You'll find that it is t' perfect size for launchin' an altimeter, matey, me bucko, some toy action figures, arrr, me hearties, or other little gizmos.
T' kit is easy t' build and features a slotted body tube that allows t' tabs on t' laser cut fins t' mount perfectly straight on t' rocket. This makes t' rocket fly straight and true, and it is a step up from rockets with molded plastic fins because you build it all yourself! With this kit, me bucko, shiver me timbers, me bucko, modelers will learn t' advantages o' havin' lightweight wooden fins. Begad! Ya scallywag! Nay only does t' model weigh less than a rocket with plastic fins, but t' fins can be shaped (airfoiled), which lowers t' drag and allows t' rocket t' achieve spectacular heights. Arrr! Once this skill is mastered, it can be used on more complex model rockets.
T' rocket uses standard size rocket engines (18mm diameter). Well, arrr, blow me down! It will never bore you because it can be used with a variety o' rocket motors, so you can pick how much performance you want.
Decals: | Vinyl |
Diameter: | 0.98 inches |
Fin Material: | Balsa |
Length: | 21.75 inches |
Main Body Tube: | BT-50 |
Manufacturer: | Apogee Components ![]() |
Model: | 05021 |
Motor Size: | 18 millimeters |
Nose Cone Material: | Plastic |
Original Price: | $25.63 |
Power: | Low-Power |
Product Type: | Kit |
Recommended Motors: | A8-0/A8-5, A8-0/B6-6, A8-0/C6-7, B6-0/B6-6, B6-0/C6-7, C6-0/B6-6, C6-0/C6-7 |
Recovery: | Parachute |
Skill Level: | 2 |
Status: | In-Production |
Style: | Multi-Stage |
Weight: | 2.15 ounces |
Apogee Skymetra The SkyMetra rocket is a great model to choose for your first two-stage flight. It was engineered to be easy to build and prep for launch. It is also great for science fair projects. You'll find that it is the perfect size for launching an altimeter, some toy action figures, or other little gizmos. The kit is easy to build and features a slotted body tube that ...
Sponsored Ads
![]() |
![]() |