Estes Alpha III,Orange, Black

This set was easy to assemble and a great project for you and the kids.

This is such a great affordable rocket for your first time. As a begginer I found the assembly not only easy but really inspiring and motivating because your learning about the design and engineering behind it. And it is such a great feeling when you actually make it with your hands, and you relize that you can actually accomplish its construction as a young adolescent. It definitly would be my top recommendation for a first time rocket.

The photo is deceptive so it makes sense that this is a commonly returned item. You have to dig deep in the description to realize that this product doesn’t come with the launch system pictured. You will only receive the beginner rocket.

I love this series of rockets. If you’re more into flying rockets than building & repairing them, this is perfect. The tail fin assembly is all one molded piece of sturdy plastic, so it goes on effortlessly without sanding, measuring, glue, and paint. And when the rocket lands, they’re resilient so don’t break off the way wood fins do. Kids love these, and it’s a fun afternoon for everybody.

I used to do rocketry with my kids when they were little. Now doing it with the grandkids. We painted and assembled the rockets on Saturday, did the recovery chutes and final assembly on Sunday morning and launched them at the park on Sunday afternoon. We had a great time all weekend!I still have a few of the old (early 90s) Estes rockets and accessories. There is a noticeable cheapening of the materials and the manufacturing isn't as precise, so some careful adjusting is required during assembly for the rockets to fly true. But not that big a deal, and I didn't have any missing or wrong parts as some reviewers have experienced. The launch control device is wonky, but I was able to fix it with some pliers and a tiny screwdriver.If you launch at a park you may draw a crowd. That’s part of the fun! Just keep them back as you launch to remain safe. The kids in the crowd will volunteer to retrieve the rocket-that’s a plus!!

First Rocket! The kids had a blast. They had no idea how high it would go. It was easy to assemble and I believe it has been set off 12 times and looks perfect!

I read a couple of reviews sating it did not come with launchpad as advertised.Figured at that price it did not, but wanted the rocket anyways.IT DID NOT COME WITH LAUNCH PAD AS ADVERTISED.Still giving 3 stars as Estes rockets are amazing.

Sweet little rocket. not much to it. But with the plastic fins, it's a survivor! Over 10 launches so far. I even cut the hole in the 'chute so it falls faster. (last one sailed into the woods). I highly recommend this rocket. I like A engines for the first launch, B and C sizes for altitude after that. Little thing moves! I'll update total number of launches as soon as it fails. I've never gotten so much out of a rocket.