We offer a selection of 18 different size and shapes of nose cones. Click on the button to the right for more information.

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!

Standard size tubes that fit the most common Estes nose cones. 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.

Super durable "Blue Tubes" that don't crack or shatter when the rocket has a rough landing. Great substitute for phenolic tubes. Used for high power rockets where rough handling or a hard landing is likely.

Fiberglass is the strongest rocket tube we sell. It is super tough and strong. It is used when you know in advance that the rocket you're building is going to be severely abused. It is also RF transparent, so it makes a great payload bay when you have telemetry transmitters on board.

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.

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.

Tube couplers allow you to join two tubes having the same diameter, thereby making a longer rocket. These are made by LOC Precision and are good in high power rockets.

Tube couplers allow you to join two tubes having the same diameter, thereby making a longer rocket. These are made from the "Blue Tube" material of our high power tubes, and match the sizes.

Balsa Nose Blocks, also known as solid bulkheads or tube connectors are used to make payload bays for model rockets. They block off the air flowing through the tube, protecting the delicate payload from the heat of the ejection charge. All you need is a screw eye to attach the shock cord or parachute, and you're ready to go.

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.

Rail Buttons are used in place of launch lugs on larger rockets. The reason is that big rockets need a stiffer launcher so they don't sway around in breezy conditions. A launch rail is much stiffer than a circular rod, and therefore are used on big rockets.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

These kits come with all of the parts to convert different size tubes to fit smaller diameter motors.

We have many different kits.

Eliminate recovery wadding by using a chute protector. This is a fire-resistent cloth that stays attached to the rocket. It can be reused, which makes it a permanent wadding replacement. Different sizes are available.

If your big rocket uses a nylon strap as a shock cord, it may need a little extra protection from the ejection charge. A shock cord protector is a sleeve that fits over a nylon strap to give it extra heat resistence.

Cluster clip whips are used when you are ready to launch clustered engine rockets. They allow you to hook up all the igniters at the same time to insure a successful lift-off.

Ejection charge baffles eliminate the need for flame proof recovery wadding. They are a physical barrier inside the rocket that trap burning particles and slow down the gases to give them a chance to cool.

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).

"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