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MODELS BY TYPE!
Looking for a particular type of model rocket
kit? You've come to the right page! All of our model rocket kits are
categorized by type (defined below) to make it easy for you to find that special model,
whether it is a multi-stage beauty or that casual sport model. Each category
contains models of different skill levels. Choose the model that best fits your
needs and skills. You may also notice some models appear in more than one
category. This is normal. If, for example, you were looking for a 2 staged
futuristic model (none currently in production), you would find it under
"Multi-Stage" as well as "Futuristic", making it ever so easy to find
that perfect model!
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Use the links in the
sub-menu on the left to see the different kit offerings of each different type. The
chart below details FlisKits definition of each kit type |
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Sport model rocket kits are typically "models without a
theme". These kits display the greatest variation in shape, size and complexity
with kits available in skill levels 1-4. Great for the beginner and experienced
modeler alike. The wide selection available is sure to present something for your
tastes! |
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Futuristic models are those models that have a science fiction appeal to them. They
have ultra-modern shapes and spacecraft details that give these models an
"other-world" appearance. Certain futuristic models will span several of
these categories as some may contain clusters, stages, gliders, etc. These models
are available in all skill levels. |
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Multi-Staged models are those models designed such that they contain 2 or more working
stages, with lower stages dropping off during flight, for separate recovery. Models
in this category may also appear in other categories. Skill levels range from 2-5. |
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Cluster models are those models that make use of 2 or more motors all ignited at the same
moment, providing additional lift off power to your model. These models vary widely
in size and shape and may also appear in other categories. These model are available
in skill levels 2-5. |
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Scale models are those models that are model duplicates of actual rockets and spacecraft.
Different skill levels are available (2-5) depending on the complexity of the model
and the amount of detail provided in the kit. This section includes Sport Scale
(lowest level of detail, lower skill levels), Scale (highest level of detail, higher skill
levels) and Peanut Scale (devoted to very small scale models of several levels of detail -
see product description) Scale models may also appear in other categories. |
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Competition models are those models specifically designed for use in NAR sanctioned
competition. While any model, carefully constructed, can be entered into
competition, these kits contain special competition materials and design elements that
make them most suited for competing and winning. |
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Glider models are those models designed such that all or part of the model is recovered by
gliding back to earth after launch. This category consists of:
- Rocket Gliders (the entire model returns via
glide recover)
- Boost Gliders (A two part model where a small
pop-pod (containing the motor and small recovery device) detaches from the glider portion
of the model and returns via streamer or parachute while the glider glides back to earth)
- Parasite Gliders (a model similar to a Boost
Glider, but with a "mother ship" instead of a pop-pod and a glider that is much
smaller than the mother ship. The mother ship typically returns via parachute.
These models sometimes carry more than one glider.)
- Flex Wing Gliders (gliders
designed to function similar to a para-glider. Small and lightweight, these models
fold up and slide inside the body tube of the main rocket and is ejected at apogee.
The main rocket returns via its own recovery device).
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Helicopter models are those models designed such that all or part of the model is
recovered by deploying or activating some type of blade or fin surface causing it to
auto-gyrate (spin), reducing its speed during decent. This category consists of
Sport Helicopter (general fun models that may or may not be suitable for competition) and
Helicopter (kits that satisfy all of the needs of NAR sanctioned competition for
helicopter recovery). |
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Other models are, well, "other"... Any model that does not fit cleanly
into any of the above categories. |
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