Quest Flying Model Rocket Kit Astra QST 1004
The flagship of the Quest model rocket line!
Quest has been improving this rocket design for twenty years!
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
14" Parachute Recovery
Laser Cut Balsa Fins
Slotted Tube for Thru the Wall Fin Construction
Length: 13"(33cm)
Diameter: 0.984"(2.5cm)
The Quest Astra I uses Q-Jet A3-4, B4-4, C12-6, D16-6, D16-8 model rocket motors. It can also be flown with Estes A8-3, B6-4 and C6-5 rocket motors
Maximum Estimated Altitude 1000'(305m)
Bulk kits are the same as regular kits except they do not include all of the fancy packaging saving on cost which is passed along to you
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
