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If you're building your own designs, you're going to need parts. Apogee Components is the leading seller of rocket parts because we have always encouraged modelers to build their own unique designs. We know modelers are looking for quality parts, and a wide selection of sizes and shapes. Click on the buttons below to take you to more information about each of the types of parts we offer to designers like you.


For articles on building rockets check out the Peak of Flight index. This is a list, by topic, of all of the great articles the Peak of Flight put out over the years.

Nose Cones
Nose Cones
We offer a selection of 18 different size and shapes of nose cones. Click on the button to the right for more information.
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Transition Sections
Transition sections are used to join the ends of two tubes that have different diameters. The balsa transtions make great boattails on the back end of your rocket. This makes the look sleak, and makes them more aerodynamic -- so they fly higher!
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Body tubes
Body Tubes
Our tubes have perfect dimensions - meaning nose cones fit without being tight or too loose. The white surface is smooth so you don't have to do a lot of prep prior to painting your model.
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Centering Rings
Centering Rings
Rings allow a small tube to nested within a large one. Our rings have a perfect fit, allowing your rocket to be assembled faster and without any fuss.
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Tube Couplers

Tube Couplers
Tube couplers allow you to join two tubes having the same diameter, thereby making a longer rocket. Our couplers fit just right, so your long tube is perfectly straight and ultra strong.
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Launch Lugs
Launch Lugs

A launch lug is glued to the side of your rocket and keeps the rocket on the rod while it builds up speed. We have two sizes: one for small rockets that use engines smaller than a "D" motor, and one for larger rockets that use up to a "H" size engine.

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shock cord
Kevlar® Shock Cord
Used to keep the nose cone attached to the bottom of the rocket. That way, you only have to retrieve one model instead of two or more pieces. This shock cord is stronger than steel, and doesn't burn.
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epoxy glue
Epoxy Clay
Epoxy is a very strong adhesive. Our epoxy clay has the advantage that it doesn't run and make a mess. Perfect for making fin fillets that reduce drag and add strength to the fins.
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React-A-Pack Epoxy
When you have a tiny emergency repair and only need a itty-bitty amound of epoxy to fix your rocket, then here is the product you've been looking for!
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Parachutes
Parachutes bring your rockets down slowest. But if your model flies really high, you might want to switch to a streamer to minimize the drift. We have a wide selection of both, so you can choose the best size for your rocket.
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Streamers
Streamers are used on rockets that fly high and would otherwise drift away if they used a parachute. The Apogee Aspire kit is a good example of a rocket that would use a streamer instead of a parachute.
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Glider pod hooks
Metal Engine Hooks
Our metal engine hooks are made out of spring steel, not stainless steel. This makes them springy and prevents them from kinking when you bend them to insert the rocket engine.
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Glider pod hooks
Reload Case Engine Retainers
Engine retainers hold rocket motors in the engine mount, preventing them from being kicked out backward at ejection. They are more professional looking thatn metal engine hooks, but cost a bit more. The work best on metal reload casings.
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Glider pod hooks
Glider Pod Hooks
These are used to attach the rocket motor to a glider. When the motor burns out, the hooks release, allowing the glider to come down on its own. Our competition style hooks are light weight, and minimize drag.
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balsa fins

Pre-cut Balsa Fins
Great for schools where all the students are required to use the same style fin on their rockets. Pre-cut balsa wood fins save you time and frustration.
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Pattern sheets

Templates & Patterns
More than just fin templates. Our unique cardboard sheets that allow you to customize the appearance of your rocket. Do you want to be different, or should your rocket look like everyone elses?
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Pattern sheets
Rubber Bands
Helicopter models need rubber bands. They need to be replaced about every four flights just to be safe. Here is a supply of hard-to-find rubber bands, including the small orthodontic variety.
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Vacuum form wraps
Corrugated Vacuum Formed Wraps
Add a bit of surface detail to your simple rockets, and it will jazz them up. It also makes them look like stringers used on real NASA rockets. Finally, it is a great way to hide the seam where two tubes are joined together.
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Motor Mount Kits
These kits come with all of the parts to convert different size tubes to fit smaller diameter motors.

We have six different kits.

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Do you want tips for making dazzling rockets from your parts?
Video Book Collection
Having Apogee's quality parts to work with is only one piece of the puzzle in making a stunning rocket. Now you need techniques and skills for assembling them into an eye-popping models. Our video books can show you the procedures and methods the experts use when they build rockets. Don't you want your rockets to be the center of attention?
Check out our video book collection (click here).

Actual Customer Comment:

"I have to say that I've never gotten better service from anyone than Apogee Components! I've made several orders to you and the service has always been terrific. I have given my extra catalogs to my rocket flying friends and I hope they will use Apogee too. In a time where non-HPR supplies are limited and sources (good ones anyway) few, Apogee is a bright spot."
-- Dave McGraw

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Apogee Components, Inc.
3355 Fillmore Ridge Hts.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
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This page last updated on: 09/04/07