One of the original NOVICE KIT SERIES which include pre-slotted airframe and 29mm motor mounts, the LIL’ NUKE model rocket is and all around classic performer with sharp styling. It can be flown on an Estes D12-3 motor with an optional MMA-1 Adapter but goes out of sight on Aerotech 29mm Composite Motors! Parachute Recovery.
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Starting point for a 1/2 Scale Big Nuke 3E
I'll give this a 5 star, I used this as a starting point and have built this kit into a 1/2 Scale of the Big Nuke 3E complete with electronics bay for Dual Deploy.
I swapped out the 29mm mmt that came with the kit for a 38mm MMT and 38mm 2.26" airframe centering set from Loc. Trimmed down the root of the fins to fit the new mmt on a bandsaw, Used Slow Cure epoxy for internal and external fillets on the fin can.
Added an additional 14" of 2.26" air frame from Loc and purchased the 2.14" electronics bay to go with it. New rocket is about 42" long, with paint, epoxy, electronics, drouge and main chute and everything comes in around 1100 grams without motor.
Was a good starting point and was fun building the main part of the kit before I turned it into a bit of a frankenstein project. I might buy another one just to build as intended haha.
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Kevin · September 27, 2026
Great, inexpensive 29mm motor rocket
This was my first 29mm motor kit, and a great choice for a mid-power rocket. Simple construction and very hefty components. I agree with the suggestion to add a screw type motor retainer, sold separately. Maiden flight on a black powder F15 motor, then on a composite G40. Both flights were spectacular.
