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Estes Alpha Model Rocket Kit, Intermediate Skill Level (001225)Intermediate skill level Alpha model rocket kit: includes materials and step by step instructions required to assemble the rocket. The Alpha is a great introduction to sanding and painting, making it a perfect step up from one of our ready to fly plastic kits. Even if you are a master rocketeer, you will find nostalgic joy in building and launching this Estes classic! Skill level: The Alpha is an Intermediate skill level rocket, which will help a
- Intermediate skill level Alpha model rocket kit: includes materials and step-by-step instructions required to assemble the rocket. The Alpha is a great introduction to sanding and painting, making it a perfect step up from one of our ready to fly plastic kits. Even if you are a master rocketeer, you will find nostalgic joy in building and launching this Estes classic!
- Skill level: The Alpha is an Intermediate skill level rocket, which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing (priming and painting) skills.
- Versatile: The Alpha can be launched with a variety of engines, making it ideal for teaching different concepts and levels of difficulty. The Alpha's aerodynamic design ensures a smooth launch every time. Once it reaches its peak altitude, the rocket will gracefully descend to the ground using its colorful 12-inch parachute.
- The Estes Alpha rocket has become a constant presence in the Estes catalog, and this is not without reason as it is built to withstand the test of time for generations. if you're looking for a high-quality rocket that won't disappoint, get an Alpha and start flying today!
- Recommended Engines (not included): 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 (also compatible with A10-3T if using an engine adapter - not included)
What You Need to Build (sold separately): Scissors, Pencil, Ruler, Fine Sandpaper, Carpenter's Glue, Hobby Knife, Masking Tape, Primer, PaintWhat You Need to Fly (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries.
Technical Specifications:
- Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 (also compatible with A10-3T if using an engine adapter - not included)
- Projected Max Altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m)
- Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5cm) Parachute
- Length: 12.3 in. (31.2 cm)
- Diameter: 0.98 in. (25 mm)
- Weight: 0.8 oz. (22.7 g)
- Fin Material: Laser Cut Balsa Wood
This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
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★★★★★ 5
Excellent product
Format: Paperback
This book actually got my 5 year old son to stop hitting his younger sister.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very well written, great coping ideas for toddlers!
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
A little backstory - my son hits. It’s not like aggressive but he is 19 months and tends to use his hands when he is frustrated.
That being said I am genuinely impressed with this book. It seems long but it’s not. It’s a good length but my toddler was able to sit through the whole thing. It has plenty of pictures for each coping skill, making it one skill per page.
My son seemed to really be paying attention and absorbing the book. The author did well putting things in simpler terms while also continuing to repeat why hitting is bad. The author describes many different ways why hitting hurts, makes people sad, hurts them physically and mentally.
It’s all inclusive, different kids that all look different. That was a bonus for me. I love books who acknowledge us all. It teaches our children to do the same.
Pages are sturdy, they are paper not that waxy laminated material. But they’re thick and the book is structured well.
Books are such an important part of children’s development and vocabulary. My son has learned a whole new vocabulary. This book has helped him put faces, pictures to his feelings. It has made those feelings real and seen.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Decent book with good techniques for kids
Format: Paperback
Cute book that my two and a half year old will reach for every now and then. She'll try mimicking what they're doing, like clenching her fists and blowing bubbles, while she reads it. However, she doesn't really use the techniques when she is mad and just telling her "we don't hit when we're mad" and "we don't hit our friends/mama/daddy/etc" has been more effective. But maybe when she's older this will help if she starts hitting again.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Book
Format: Paperback
Good book
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect aged book
Format: Paperback
I truly liked this book for our son when he was 3 years old. It was done very simple and to the point. It allowed you as a parent to add on if you wanted and to talk about the pages. This was a very helpful book in our house.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026