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SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon Flying Model Rocket Kit

by SpaceX
3.9 out of 5 stars 50 customer reviews
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5.0 out of 5 starsConstruction tip when applying the big decal
By Robert B. on January 30, 2012
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I've built/designed flying model rockets and this one is well engineered (well duh, it's a rocket company!). There is one large decal that wraps around the entire rocket body and another arc-shaped decal that wraps around the entire capsule. So no painting is required (a nice bonus).

Here's a tip for applying the very large decal. It's easy to screw up and get buckles, a misalignment, or air bubbles. One mistake and you're screwed. To save yourself grief, get a wide container, fill it part way with water, add a drop or two of dish soap to the water and mix it (not sudsy). Run the large decal through the soapy water with the tacky side down trying not to get the printed side wet (a little is okay). Now apply the decal. Match the edge of the decal to the pencil line they've marked on the tube. Gently wrap it around avoiding buckles. As you work around, gently patting the applied area from the center outward to the ends using a dry paper towel. Work out air bubbles and excess water. Finally pat the entire surface until it's snug.

This technique has two benefits: you get a perfect tight finish (no trapped air), and second, you can always peel back and try again if you make a mistake. Just be careful not to excessively over-wet and keep the printed side mostly dry. Don't worry, this trick will not affect the adhesion of the decals.

Happy flying! Go SpaceX!
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Rocket Kit!
By Beleg Cuthalion on December 30, 2011
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Firstly, I am not an employee of SpaceX but I have been a fan since their inception. I purchased this kit as soon as it was available and have not been disappointed. The kit is very easy to assemble and looks good enough to use as a display model (though I would like to get a real display piece of the Falcon 9 and/or Dragon - hint! hint!). My seven year old and I were going to wait for the spring to launch it, but the weather has been good enough to do a late December launch. No problems with the launch at all! Having a separate parachute for the Dragon capsule is an added bonus. And, the clear fins make it look like the real deal in flight. We will be getting a few more launched in before winter truly arrives.

I heartily recommend this kit to any model rocket fan, but especially to any SpaceX fan.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLost the Dragon Nose Cone on First Launch
By E. G. Zimmerman on February 14, 2012
My daughter bought this kit from Amazon for my birthday last month. The hardest part of assembling the kit was getting the main decal on the Falcon 9, but overall it was easy to put together. I then ordered C 6-5 rocket engines from Amazon, as well as a new launch controller, and launched it last Saturday. The flight went well, but the Dragon nose cone and it's parachute got caught in the 12 mph wind and went off in a direction 180 degrees from where the rocket body landed. The rocket itself survived the landing with only one of the fins being partially moved out of it's slot; that was easy to fix. However, I spent close to an hour searching the desert area around the launch site, but never found the nose cone and it's parachute.

I emailed FlyingModels@SpaceX.com that evening to ask if I could buy a separate nose cone and parachute to replace the one I lost, rather than buying another entire kit. That was 3 days ago and I have not yet received a response. Hopefully there is a way to buy spare parts for this kit!

I WROTE THIS REVIEW LAST NIGHT. TODAY I GOT AN EMAIL FROM SPACEX AND THEY HAVE A WAY TO HELP PREVENT LOST NOSE CONES ON FUTURE KITS:

"We'll add a note on future versions of the instructions that the nose can be tied to the rocket and the parachute with the hole left off the vehicle when winds or other hazards that might be a risk to capsule recovery."

THANKS, SPACEX!
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5.0 out of 5 starsI'm delighted this model is now available!
By J. Waggoner on January 10, 2012
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I'm a born-again modeler who started flying model rockets when I was 10, then went back to it when my son was young, and I haven't done much with it lately...but then, my granddaughters are only 4 and 6 years old! I'm 57 now and over the last 45 years I have built probably 50 flying model rockets.

This was a brilliant idea from SpaceX. They not only are building the next generation of real space launch vehicles, but also are getting kids (and adults) involved by putting this model on the market. I salute them for working to bring up a new generation of space exploration enthusiasts!

The kit: I've not built it yet, but I've examined it carefully. The parts are of very high quality. It should be as sturdy as any other commercially available model rocket of its size. The weak spot is of course the clear plastic fins. They are made to be removable so the model can be displayed looking more like the real thing, and snapped on when the rocket is flown. I don't know if they would be very easily damaged upon landing. They look thick enough and strong enough to withstand some bumpy landings, though.

The instructions are clear and detailed. A completely inexperienced modeler who knows how to wield a tube of white glue and a bit of 5-minute epoxy should have no problems putting it together in a couple of hours - and that includes the drying time for the parts, pretty much. No previous experience building a flying model of any kind is required.

The body tube is completely covered with a self-adhesive glossy paper wrap with the logos and other markings on it. There is another wrap for the Dragon capsule.Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsTake it from a model rocket veteran, this is nice level 2 kit that...

I received this kit for my birthday. It is very well engineered and went together nicely. There must be several versions of this rocket. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Chris L
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great rocket kit. I wanted to have it just as a display model!

Published on November 15, 2014 by Beach Boy 9999
5.0 out of 5 stars5...4...3...2..1..

Flies better than the real rocket - Launched a total of six times, rocket held together well. I recommend for all

Published on November 25, 2013 by Chuck Kaylor
4.0 out of 5 starsA nice rocket

The rocket itself was pretty easy to put together and the instructions were thorough and clear! When completed, the rocket looks great and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Read more

Published on October 24, 2013 by Taylor
2.0 out of 5 starsBox is double printed

I bought this kit to keep. As an expensive paper kit (for this size) I was very disappointed to find that the words were all double printed and unreadable on the box. Read more

Published on August 23, 2013 by Dave P.
2.0 out of 5 starsExcellent kit kit but nose cone & fin problems

On the plus side, the latest version of the rocket I received July 24 had the full bodytube decal installed. Read more

Published on August 10, 2013 by Timothy W. Dick
5.0 out of 5 starsvery cool kit

It was easy to assemble and while I choose to fly it, it would great on a desk as a model.

Published on July 23, 2013 by Philip Holden
5.0 out of 5 starsLove it.

Took my kids to see 2 of the Space X launches at K.S.C. The kids have used the models for school projects about their trip. Great detail and flies beautifully.

Published on July 14, 2013 by One happy Cust.
4.0 out of 5 starsVery accurate model useful for education purposes

For my job at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science I use this rocket to demonstrate the principles of rocketry and to talk about the private space industry. Read more

Published on June 12, 2013 by Andrew Joshua Talon
5.0 out of 5 starsBest Rocket there is!

Awesome rocket, fun to watch and Spacex has a great customer service team! During my first launch I learned that my knot holding the nose cone on wasnt tight enough, and I lost it. Read more

Published on June 2, 2013 by Ben Henkel

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