Quest Flying Model Rocket Kit Astra 3 QST 1610
Bright, bold and rugged, the Astra III is one of our best rockets
Part of our Quick Kit family it features a unique all molded plastic fin can assembly
It is a great kit for groups who have already built one of our skill level one rockets with a one-piece molded fin unit like the Viper
It requires a little more skill to assemble, but still goes together easy enough
In a group building session, Astra III can be built in about 45 minutes
A bulk pack of 12 was opened to provide a single kit to you at greatly reduced price due to no premium packaging for store shelves, the kit is basically the same but in a clear plastic bag
Skill Level: 1 Beginner Quick Kit
14" Parachute Recovery
Molded Red Plastic Slide On Fins
Self Adhesive Graphics
Length: 15"(38.1cm)
Diameter: 1.18"(3.0cm) T-30 Tube
Engines(Motors):
Quest Q-Jet: A3-4FJ, B4-4FJ, B6-4W, C12-4FJ, C12-6FJ, C18-8W, D16-6FJ, D16-8FJ, D20-6W, D20-8W
Estes A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
Estimate Maximum Altitude 2500'(762m)
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code that can be found at http://www.nar.org/NARmrsc.html
