How to Build Model Rockets

Summary: “Ground Control to Atlantis—this is Houston, do you copy?” “Copy that Houston, this is Atlantis.” Do you watch movies like Apollo 13 and dream about going into space yourself one day? Did you grow up in the era of the great Space Race, and are your childhood memories of John F. Kennedy promising to make America a nation that explores the universe around it? Do you remember Neil Armstrong landing on the moon and speaking that famous phrase, now made hackneyed and familiar by the heavy hand of a forgetful history? Was Space Camp the ultimate childhood dream for you and your friends? Are you a devotee of James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, Benjamin Sisko, Kathryn Janeway, or Jonathan Archer? Then these videos might just tickle your fancy. In this free tutorial for model rocket enthusiasts everywhere, learn how to build an Estes Big Bertha rocket. No, it’s not the same as exploring the outer reaches of space, but it’s a great start, especially for working with your hands and developing your imagination. Our expert will walk you through the model building process step-by-step, a great feature for the beginner rocketeer. So, what are you waiting for? Get your Big Bertha kit out and let’s get started!