| are looking for a hobby that can involve a little bit | | | | store then you might want to give it a good |
| of technical work but still be quite fun then model | | | | cleaning. |
| rockets may be right up your alley. There can be | | | | Now you can begin gathering your supplies and |
| no greater joy than to watch a model rocket | | | | tools. Some of your supplies can be easily found |
| that you have built take off and soar into the | | | | around the house. These include masking tape, |
| skies. If only the launches would go off without a | | | | talcum powder and emery boards or sandpaper. |
| hitch everything would be mostly perfect. Sadly | | | | You can also place a small flashlight, spring-type |
| enough this is hardly ever the case. | | | | clothespins and a wooden dowel. You can now |
| There are many times you will find yourself out in | | | | begin to add your tools to the box. |
| the field needing to do repairs of one sort or | | | | You will need nut drivers, tweezers, screwdrivers, |
| another. When this is so, would you rather tote a | | | | pliers, a hobby knife and a multi-tool that has knife |
| great big tool box full of unnecessary tools | | | | blades. You will also need to add some spare |
| around? Of course you wouldn't. A small tool box | | | | parts to your range box. These include spare |
| that you can easily carry out to the range is ideal | | | | nosecones, spare fins, extra parachutes, igniters |
| for model racketeers. Such a box is often | | | | and additional motors. Model rocketry can have it |
| referred to as a range box. | | | | fair share of accidents so a small first aid kit can |
| To put together a range box you will just need to | | | | also come in very handy as well. |
| gather a few of the right tools and supplies | | | | Two more useful items to take to the range are |
| together and place them in a decent container. | | | | a pencil, or pen, and a notebook. These will allow |
| The container you use for your range box should | | | | you to take notes for each of your launches so |
| be plastic so that it will not rust. A tackle box for | | | | you can more easily find out what sort of |
| fishing can make a great range box. You will want | | | | modifications you will need to make to your |
| to find one that is lockable however so that | | | | rockets for their next launch. You can also jot |
| wandering hands cannot take your tools or | | | | down notes on other items you need to bring |
| supplies from your box. If you happen to pick up | | | | with you the next time. |
| a used one from a yard sale or a second hand | | | | |