The Right Materials


The selection of your materials may be the most important part of building your first model rocket. For different rockets, however, different materials must be used. For this tutorial, you will need:

  • A model rocket kit
  • Scissors
  • A pencil
  • A razor blade
  • A toothpick
  • A ruler
  • A paperclip
  • Sandpaper
  • Plastic Cement*
  • Before you begin, you should find a suitable work area and spread out some newspaper to prevent any damage to furniture from the glue.

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    The Hitchhikers Guide To Model Rocketry

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