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Posted: 11/17/2018 12:18:39 PM EDT
My kids are now at the age where model rockets are fascinating, and I have boxes of old rockets to launch.

However, I have no motors, and quickly realized that hobbytown prices are rough.

Are there any good sources for 1/2 A through C size motors that are priced better than ebay?

Thanks
Link Posted: 11/17/2018 4:24:55 PM EDT
[#1]
You tube shows you how to make them easily.
Link Posted: 11/17/2018 4:41:23 PM EDT
[#2]
Amazon

Vulcan94
Link Posted: 11/17/2018 4:50:11 PM EDT
[#3]
WalMart Search for Estes Engines

Link Posted: 11/17/2018 11:19:11 PM EDT
[#4]
Hobby Lobby used to carry them I don't know if they do or not anymore I haven't been in one in a while
Link Posted: 11/17/2018 11:32:02 PM EDT
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Hobby Lobby + 40% off coupon = winning.

Not unusual for our local HL to have a bunch of rocket stuff on clearance.

I can't remember the last time I bought anything from HobbyClown.
Link Posted: 11/18/2018 9:12:46 AM EDT
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AC Supply
I only buy the bulk backs. Cheaper per engine, extra igniters & comes with wadding.
Clearance stuff from the Estes store as well.
Link Posted: 11/18/2018 2:57:26 PM EDT
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AC Supply
I only buy the bulk backs. Cheaper per engine, extra igniters & comes with wadding.
Clearance stuff from the Estes store as well.
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Sweet. Their prices were the cheapest I have seen, but I had never heard of them.

Also, I found two boxes full of Estes bulk packs at my dad's house so I can wait on purchasing for a bit.
Link Posted: 11/19/2018 1:12:22 AM EDT
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Just checked for info on a local shop, and found they went out of business last year.  They were known for larger scale rocket projects, such as F, G, and larger motors.
Link Posted: 11/19/2018 1:24:49 AM EDT
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The videos on how to make your own are good. That's what I would do. The ones in the shop are kind of crazy expensive for all they do.
Link Posted: 11/21/2018 9:28:36 AM EDT
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Hobby Lobby used to carry them I don't know if they do or not anymore I haven't been in one in a while
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They still do in my AO.
Link Posted: 12/11/2018 1:37:26 AM EDT
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Hobby Lobby + 40% off coupon = winning.

Not unusual for our local HL to have a bunch of rocket stuff on clearance.

I can't remember the last time I bought anything from HobbyClown.
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