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Top 8 Skill Level 2 (two) and 3 (Three) Model Rocket Kits

By Nick Greene, About.com

Model rocketry is a great tool for learning about space exploration and physics. It is also a fun hobby. Blast your own model rockets into space with this fun and exciting hobby. Here, we feature some of the best skill level 2 (two) and 3 (three) model rocket kits. Find the model rocket kit that is right for you.

1. Apollo Saturn V Rocket 1/48 Scale Flying Model Kit

This Skill level 3 1/48th scale Apollo Saturn V Rocket model is for the experienced modeler. At over 7 feet tall it is an awe inspiring addition to any collection.

2. Apollo Saturn 1B Rocket 1/48 Scale Flying Model Kit

This 1/48th scale Apollo Saturn 1B Rocket model is a level 3 kit for the experienced modeler. At over 4.5 feet tall it is an awe inspiring addition to any collection. You can build it to fly or as a static model for display.

3. NIKE-K Flying Rocket

This model ground-to-air missile is a skill level 2 kit. It reaches altitudes over 700 feet.

4. Ion Pulsar Flying Model Rocket Kit

This Futuristic rocket is a level 2 kit. It includes precision printed water-slide decals and quick-release engine mount for fast engine change. Flights of over 750 feet are possible with a C6-5 motor.

5. Aztec Flying Model Rocket Kit

This is a two stage level 2 rocket kit that can fly up to 2000 feet. The kit contains a plastic nose cone, die-cut balsa fins, water slide decals and uses a streamer recovery system.

6. Elite Egg Launcher Flying Model Rocket Kit

Protect your precious cargo with the egg lofter kit. Launch any size raw egg and recover it without breaking it. It's easy to build and fly.

7. SAM-X Flying Model Rocket

This level 2 kit is a model of a two stage, surface-to-air, Russian missile. It reaches altitudes of over 2000 feet.

8. Galileo Flying Model Rocket Kit

This level 2 rocket kit will fly to great heights and uses a futuristic helicopter recovery kit. It features a balsa nose cone, die-cut balsa fins, helicopter recovery, and precision printed water-slide decals.

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