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Skill Level 5 Model Rocket Kits

Skill Level 5 kits are the most challenging rocket kits to build. They require building techniques that are more complex than other kits, and they also have intricate paint patterns. These kits will take a significant amount of time to assemble, but the effort will yield awesome results. You'll get a lot of enjoyment out of the experience, and you'll get a lot of applause from your family and friends. Below is our selection of Skill Level 5 kits. Click on the "more info" button to learn about the kit, and to order it for fast delivery.

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Skill Level 5 - Extremely Challenging
Saturn V Apogee Components Saturn V - 1/70th Scale
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 05026
Museum Quality replica of the rocket that took man to the moon. Standing 5 feet tall, this will be the flagship of your fleet because of how great it looks.		 More info button
Saturn 1B rocket Apogee Components Saturn 1B - 1/70th Scale
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 05025
WOW! The detail on this rocket will make your friends drool with envy. It is big, standing a bit more than three feet tall.		 More info button
Noris Vostok Sirius Rocketry - S.S. Cestris
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07122
"When the growing commercialization of space created a great demand for the regular and reliable transportation of cargo and passengers, the Cestris class of interplanetary transport vehicles were created. They were designed to be the workhorses of the fleet, much like a ocean-going freighter is today's cheapest way to move frieght containers. The SS Cestris was created to move cargo, ferry space tourists, generate power, supply research bases and much more."		 More info button
Noris Vostok Sirius Rocketry - U.S.S. Atlantis
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07126
The Atlantis is back after a drydock refit, looking more powerful and sleeker than ever!		 More info button
Noris Vostok Noris Rockets - Vostok
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07226
1:60th semi-scale model of the Russian rocket. It is a challenge to build, but well worth it.		 More info button
Noris Soyuz Noris Rockets - Soyuz
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07234
1:60th semi-scale model of the rocket used to launch Russia's cosmonauts into space. While it is a challenge to build, you'll like how it looks when it is done.		 More info button
Aerobee Hi Cosmodrome Rocketry Aerobee-Hi
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07262
A 1/6th scale rocket that can be flown as either a single stage, or as a 2-stage rocket. Requires staging electronics for 2-stage flights		 More info button
Boeing Bomarc missile Madcow Rocketry Bomarc
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07246
Here is a large semi-scale version of the aerial interceptor rocket that defended American and Canadian skies in the 1960's. This 2.6 inch diameter rocket flies on F and G size rocket motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Mercury Little Joe Dr. Zooch Mercury Little Joe
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07304
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch Mercury line, this small scale model packs a big punch! Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07310
"Ant scale" version of the famous rocket used for Apollo 7. Its small, but definitely has a lot of detail. And it fits perfect on your display shelf. Flies on 18mm diameter motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B AS-203 Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B AS-203
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07314
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch Saturn line, this small scale model is a must have for collectors. Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B Apollo 5 Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B Apollo 5
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07315
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch Saturn line, this small, inexpensive scale model flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B Space Lab 2, 3, 4 & ASTP Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B Space Lab 2, 3, 4 & ASTP
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07320
While it looks similar to the other Dr. Zooch Saturn 1B, this small model is in the paint scheme of the last four manned Saturn 1B missions flown. Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn I Block II Dr. Zooch Saturn I Block II
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07311
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch Saturn line, this small scale model reproduces an important part of space history; it is a required build for all serious scale modelers. Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn 1 SA-5 Dr. Zooch Saturn 1 SA-5
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07312
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch Saturn line, this small scale model is inexpensive, yet as detailed as the more expensive kits. Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Saturn V Dr. Zooch Saturn V
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07316
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch Saturn line, this small scale model is so detailed, you will not believe that it stands only 18 inches tall! Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Mercury Redstone Dr. Zooch Mercury Redstone
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07306
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch line, this is the rocket that put the first American into space! Flies on A,B,C motors.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Space Shuttle Dr. Zooch "Return to Flight" Space Shuttle
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07317
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch line, this is a detailed kit of the Space Shuttle. The glider really flies! Uses B and C motors.		 More info button
Lifting Body Glider Dr. Zooch Lifting Body Space Shuttle
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07322
A Lifting Body is a special wedge shape glider that is stable during glide. This kit uses a space shuttle-like configuration to launch the small lifting body on fantastic voyages into the sky. Very unusual and is sure to get lots of comments.		 More info button
Dr. Zooch Skylab Saturn V rocket Dr. Zooch Skylab Saturn V
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07323
The Skylab Saturn V is a great desktop model that you'll be proud to display. It packs a lot of surface detail that attract eyeballs of your friends like a magnet. They'll marvel at how realistic this rocket looks. And just wait until they see it fly... 		More info button

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Need Help Selecting a Rocket?

Do you need help selecting a rocket kit for someone that is just getting started in model rocketry? See our selection criteria page to get our recommendations based on the age and ability of the child. Click Here!

Easy assembly is a major goal whenever we at Apogee Components design any rocket kit, as this makes using our products fun! But some rockets require more assembly skills that make them slightly more challenging. We have developed the following skill levels to aid you in selecting kits appropriate to your level of construction experience.

If you need additional help selecting a rocket kit as a gift for someone else, please give our rocketry experts a call at: (719) 535-9335. We'll be happy to assist you.

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