Best Estes Model Rocket Kits in 2026

Flights up to 200 feet (61M)

Laser cut fins

Historical plastic parts set

Easy to assemble metal water rocket launcher with a 125 PSI safety valve. Rocket will NOT fly straight without an aerodynamic nose cone made from a second soda bottle and use only 1 cup (200 ml) of water.

Kit includes our Gen 4 StratoLauncher + StratoFins (screw-on water rocket fins) + fill funnel. Watch assembly video on this listing at the end of the pictures.

StratoLauncher IV will propel a 2 liter plastic (PET) soda pop bottle over 350 ft. in the sky. Watch the last minute of the assembly video for launch procedure.

Detailed markings

Launch tower

Detailed launchin pad

Italeri 0080S 1/72 AH-64D New Apache Longbow, 0080S

Features: highly detailed plastic pieces molded in Olive Drab and clear highly detailed exterior guns missiles and rocket launchers included for armament two bucket seats rocket launcher located below each wing panel lines give realistic look waterslide decals illustrated instructions

Includes: one plastic model

Easy to assemble metal water rocket launcher with a 125 PSI safety valve. Rocket will NOT fly straight without an aerodynamic nose cone made from a second soda bottle and use only 1 cup (200 ml) of water.

Kit includes StratoLauncher IV, StratoFins, tilting ball head, pressure gauge, alloy QRelease + fill funnel. Watch assembly video on this listing at the end of the pictures.

StratoLauncher IV Deluxe will propel a 2 liter plastic (PET) soda pop bottle over 350 ft. in the sky. Watch the last minute of the assembly video for launch procedure.

Easy to assemble metal water rocket launcher with a 125 PSI safety valve. Rocket will NOT fly straight without an aerodynamic nose cone made from a second soda bottle and use only 1 cup (200 ml) of water.

Kit includes StratoLauncher IV, StratoFins, ball head, pressure gauge, QConnect w/valve (tank not included). Watch assembly video on this listing at the end of the pictures.

StratoLauncher IV Ultimate will propel a 2 liter plastic (PET) soda pop bottle over 350 ft. in the sky. Watch the last minute of the assembly video for launch procedure.

2-Stage Model Rocket Kit of US Sounding Rocket. Uses D or E Estes Motors (Not Included)

Over 30" Tall. Comes with Plastic nose cone and Ejection Baffle (no wadding required)

Bands, Hatches, Decals and pre-assembled Parachute Included

Intermediate Assembly Skills Required

Military-Scale Rocket, Uses D, E Estes or D, E, F Aerotech Motors (Not Included)

34" Tall

Estes shuttle features high quality body tubes, highly accurate laser cut balsa, cardstock parts, plastic nose cones, Waterslide decals, 24" preassembled parachute, detailed assembly instructions.

Shuttle is an advanced builder’s kit, will require 20-30 hours to build, paint & detail. Almost 2 feet tall, 3.4 in. Diameter, can be launched up to 500 feet when using an *e12-4 engine.

Estes 7245 rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly.

4 ft long 1/8" launch rod required

Intermediate Assembly Skills Required

Comes with Plastic Nose Cone, Baffle and Transition

2-Stage High-Altitude Rocket. Uses D, E Estes Motors (not included)

Comes with Self-adhesive Decals and Ejection Baffle (no wadding required), Laser-cut fins and centering rings, plastic nose cone, 18" plastic parachute

Check out the assembly video and instructions (below)

Intermediate Assembly Skills Required

Uses D, E, F Estes and Aerotech Motors

Plastic nose cone and transition

The space Twister flying 7263 rocket kit contains high quality Estes body tubes, laser cut wood fins, molded plastic nose cone, colorful preassembled parachute and easy to apply Waterslide decals.

The space Twister stands just over 2 feet tall and requires about 4-6 hours to build and paint. When powered with a c6-5 engine, the rocket can corkscrew its way to 900 feet!

Estes 7263 rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12.

Little Joe II features high quality body tubes, highly detailed vacuum formed wrap, molded Apollo Capsule, newly tooled plastic fins and detailed instructions.

The Joe is an advanced builder’s kit and will require 20-30 hours to build, paint and detail.

This scale Marvel is almost 2 feet tall and requires a composite *e30-4 motor for awesome scale like launches up to 800 feet, but can land softly on its preassembled 24” main parachute.

Flights up to 875 feet (267m)

Pre-colored parts

15 parachute recovery

This set of Salt Weathering Airbrush Stencils can make your model look more realistic! Especially suitable for upgrading the fuselage of fighter model.

We provide two choices of standard version and enhanced version, which can make you more comfortable in handling different textures.

It can be put into a plastic bag, cleaned with tool cleaner(T116) and dried naturally.

Intermediate Assembly Skills Required

Military-Scale Rocket, Uses C, D, E Motors (Not Included)

58 cm tall.