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Arcturus Model Rocket Kit

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Arcturus Model Rocket Kit
  

$44.20
In Stock. Ships Dec 25

  • Uses D, E Estes or E, F Aerotech Motors
  • Self-adhesive decals and black vinyl strips are included
  • Comes with fin mounting attachments for added detail and Ejection Baffle (no wadding required)
  • 18" Pre-Assembled Plastic Parachute is included
  • Over 38" Tall. Illustrated instructions are provided
  • Requires 3/16" Launch Rod
  • Intermediate Assembly Skills Required. Age: 12+
Recommended Single Use Engines (apogee ft):
D12-5 (860), E12-6 (1270), F30-6 (1675), F32-6 (1900)

Aerotech® RMS 24/40 (apogee ft):
E18-5 *(1540), E28-7 (1500), F12-5 (1730), F24-7 (1770),F39-6(1700)

Pro24® (apogee ft):
24-E22-6 (1080), 26-E31-6 (1140)
* Remove 2 sec using delay drilling tool from the 7 sec version of these reloads.

Specifications

  • Length: 38.75" (98 cm)
  • Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm)
  • Weight: 5.5 oz. (156 g)
  • Motor Mount: 24 mm
  • Recovery System: 18" Plastic Parachute

Description

This is a scale model of the Arcturus sounding rocket. The finished scale model stands an impressive 38.75" tall and comes with laser-cut fins, ejection baffle, plastic nose cone, balsa fin mounting attachments and vinyl and self-adhesive decals.

The Arcturus sounding rocket was intended to serve as a replacement, or upgrade, to the popular Arcas sounding rockets. It's main selling point was that it could be launched from the existing Arcas launch platforms, avoiding new infrastructure expenses. The Arcturus rocket never gained a wide user base as new two-stage Arcas configurations served the same purpose more efficiently.

Construction Video*

* This video does not substitute the instructions provided with rocket. The videos below provided by an independent builder and some steps are not exactly as per instructions.

Requires

Everything in this section is needed to build and fly this rocketPriceAdd to Cart
Complete Launch System by Estes. No Packaging. 3 segment rod$40.45Buy
3/16" 2-Piece Maxi-Rod$20.40Buy
DuraPro Carpenters Glue. 236ml$7.50Buy
Hobby Knife with Safety Cap$4.30Buy
4 Sanding sheets Grit 150 to 600$3.10Buy
Tamiya White Primer (180 ml)$14.00Buy
Tamiya Gloss Yellow Spray Paint. TS16$11.00Buy
Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black Spray Paint. TS29$11.00Buy
D12-5 model rocket engine. 2 pack$18.40Buy
4 pack of 1.5 v ProCell AA batteries$4.95Buy
Recommended MotorsPriceAdd to Cart
D12-5 model rocket engine. 2 pack$18.40Buy
E12-6 Mid-Power rocket engines. 3 Pack$36.15Buy
F30-6FJ 24mm rocket motor. 47Ns/1.5 sec$32.00Buy
F32-6T 24mm rocket motor. 57Ns/1.7 sec$32.00Buy
24/40 ReloadsPriceAdd to Cart
E18-7W 24/40 Reload Kit. 3 Pack$48.00Buy
E28-7T 24/40 Reload Kit. 3 Pack$48.00Buy
F12-5J 24/40 Reload Kit. 3 Pack$54.50Buy
F24-7W 24/40 Reload Kit. 3 Pack$54.50Buy
F39-6T 24/40 Reload Kit. 3 Pack$54.50Buy



  • Manufactured by: Rocketarium