Unique Fin Designs for Model Rockets

Model rocket manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo each other for rocket supremacy. Estes model rockets have some of the brightest engineers at their disposal and have managed to create some of the most unique rocket designs. Some of the top selling rockets Estes puts out are of classic design principles, however, once in awhile they will come up with a new design that has never before been seen. These new designs are often focused on the fins of the model rockets. Here is a list of some Estes model rockets that have unprecedented design schemes.

• Super Neon - This Estes Skill Level 1 model rocket has fins that are tubes. Many rocketeer's original thought of this design is negative, until they see it in action.  The tubes allow air to move around the the fins stabilizing the rocket which results in incredible launches.
• Comanche-3 - Since this rocket uses multi-stage engines the first and second stages of the rocket release and fall to earth throw a recovery system called tumble. So the bottom two sets of fins actually detach from the rocket. This Estes model rocket goes from a nine fin to a three in different stages.
• Viking - Model rocket fin arrangements often lack creativity. With the Estes Viking the builder is the engineer, with 48 different fin arrangements. This rocket really stands out at the launch set, because they are all built differently.

Tired of the same old fin designs on model rockets? Well then check out these unique model rockets. They are sure to intrigue the mind, along with stun the eye when they launch hundreds of feet into the sky.