Quest Flying Model Rocket Kit Space Shuttle Intrepid 4002 

Quest Space Shuttle Intrepid The Quest Space Shuttle Intrepid model rocket kit is Quest's most challenging - and rewarding - model rocket kit. There are two major components: a 'main ship' ( that is a model rocket awesome enough to stand alone) and a 'shuttlecraft' that separates at apogee and glides back to earth. Item Code: 4002 Skill Level 4 Expert Recovery Main Body: Parachute Recovery Glider: Free Flight Fin Type: Balsa Length: 15.4in / 39.1cm Diameter: 1.58in / 40mm Main Body - Motors : B6-4 C6-3 Altitude (Estimated Max): 500ft / 152m Motors: D12-3 D12-5 Altitude (Estimated Max): 1400ft 

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