Estes Designer's Special Model Rocket Building Kit

Estes 1980 Designers Special Model Rocket Parts

Designer's Special™

SKU: 001980

$95.99

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The Estes Designer’s Special™ is the ultimate kit for anyone who dreams of creating their own model rocket fleet. With over 100 parts included, this comprehensive set gives you everything you need to design and build up to 8 rockets—and still have parts left over. Perfect for both beginners and experienced rocketeers, the Designer’s Special is your gateway to becoming the rocket scientist you’ve always imagined yourself to be.

Unbox hours of creativity and fun with a wide selection of body tubes, nose cones, parachutes, centering rings, fin materials, and more. Whether you want to follow proven designs or experiment with your own concepts, this kit provides the freedom and flexibility to bring your rocketry ideas to life.

100+ Parts Included: Everything you need to build up to 8 complete rockets
Wide Variety of Components: Includes body tubes, nose cones, couplers, transitions, and recovery systems
Build Your Own Designs: Create custom rockets using fins, templates, and payload sections
Educational Value: Includes a technical manual covering the basics of model rocketry
Perfect for All Skill Levels: Great for hobbyists, students, and educators alike

Overview

The Estes Designer’s Special™ opens the door to unlimited rocket-building creativity. Inside this big box, you’ll find a carefully curated assortment of more than 100 components designed to inspire experimentation and design freedom. With the included parts, you can construct up to 8 rockets, each customized to your own vision, while still having components left over for future builds.

Everything You Need to Build and Fly

From body tubes and nose cones to parachutes, fins, and couplers, the Designer’s Special provides all the essential building blocks for rocketry success. You’ll even find payload sections, engine mounts, shock cords, and fin templates to guide your designs. No need to hunt for extra parts—this set has it all.

Learn While You Build

In addition to parts, this kit comes with the Estes Model Rocket Technical Manual, introducing the basics of model rocketry. It’s a perfect resource for learning design principles, safety, and construction tips, making this kit a great choice for both education and fun. Use the manual as your guide, or let your creativity run wild with custom designs.

Perfect for Hobbyists and Classrooms

Whether you’re a beginner eager to launch your first creation or an experienced builder ready to design something unique, the Designer’s Special™ offers unmatched flexibility. Educators and youth leaders will also find it an excellent resource for classroom or group projects, providing students with hands-on experience in science, engineering, and creativity.

What’s Included

This box comes loaded with everything you need: 2 each of BT-5, BT-20, BT-50, BT-55, and BT-60 18" body tubes, assorted engine mount tubes, laser-cut and green centering rings, tube couplers, parachutes, streamers, launch lugs, engine hooks, engine hook retainer rings, engine blocks, shock cords (1/8" & 1/4"), shock cord mounts, wood sheets for making fins, fin templates, tube transitions, plastic nose cones, nose cone inserts, clay for nose cone weight, a clear payload section, and the Estes Model Rocket Technical Manual.