These videos will show you how to build a simple rocket like the Apogee Avion model rocket. You will learn techniques in these videos that very few modelers know, and you'll be able to teach them to other modelers.

Don't get too worried, you do not have to follow this step-by-step. The videos show how to get a really slick paint finish on the rocket. But you don't have to get this indepth on the rocket you make.

Quicktime Movies:

• Part 1: In this first video you'll see how to create the engine mount, and getting ready to sand the balsa wood fins. Duration: 10 min 13 sec. (22.2 MB)
  
  
• Part 2: This video shows how to sand the fins and apply the sanding sealer to the fin surface. This is a critical step in getting that glossy surface that all modelers strive for. Duration: 9 min 41 sec. (21.9 MB)
  
  
• Part 3: This video picks up where the fin sealer was applied. Now you'll see how to do the final sanding. This section concludes with tack-gluing the fins and the launch lug to the body tube of the rocket. Duration: 9 min 4 sec. (19.8 MB)
  
  
• Part 4: Now it is time for the application of the glue fillets that add strength to the fins. This makes it harder for them to pop off the rocket due to hard landings. While the glue is drying, it is time to assemble the two-part plastic nose cone. Finally, you'll see one of the more common techniques used to fill the spirals in the paper tubes of the model rocket. Duration: 9 min 30 sec. (21.6 MB)
  
  
• Part 5 This step shows how to apply the sandable paint primer. It is important to pick up the technique of this step, such as how to spray on the paint and how to hold and rotate the rocket. This video references our other video-book: Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets which can be purchased from our web store. Duration: 9 min 7 sec. (20.2 MB)
  
  
• Part 6: With the primer complete, it is now time to paint the model rocket kit. This particular rocket uses two colors. So you'll see how to carefully mask off the model and apply the second paint color. Be sure to watch closely to pick up the subtle techniques of painting a rocket so you can teach the techniques to other modelers. Duration: 10 min 41 sec. (23.2 MB)
  
  
• Part 7: In this video, you'll learn how to remove the masking tape from the painted rocket and how to apply sticker-type decals to the model rocket. Duration: 6 min 12 sec. (13.6 MB)
  
  
• Part 8: This is the conclusion of the construction of the Apogee Avion model rocket kit. You'll see how to assemble the plastic parachute and attach the shock cord to the nose cone. This video references our other video-book: Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets which can be purchased from our web store. Duration: 9 min 57 sec. (22.6 MB)
  

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You can get this entire 8-part video on a high quality DVD for no charge from Apogee Componenents when you purchase over $100 in other products. It makes a great presentation when you're teaching students how to properly build a model rocket. Just ask for "DVD-101A" when you order your supplies, or put it in the comments section on our online order form. We'll be happy to include it when we ship out your order.

Why are we giving it away for free? Because we believe that a customer that has a great experience building and flying rockets will come back to us again in the future. Rocketry is too addicting to do it just once. We're building life-long customers when you are successful!

Limit: 1 DVD per customer.

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