/r/modelrockets/

r/modelrockets

4k members
r/modelrockets is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses rocket, launch, model, build, and estes.
First we build them, then we fly them...then we go looking for them. I know it's around here somewhere, I saw it land! Mostly posts of builds and launches but any on topic content and questions is welcome.

Popular Themes in r/modelrockets

#1
Solution Requests
: "Was testing a homemade engine and chard the hell out of my controllers alligator clips. I’m pretty sure they are still Isabel but wanted to know what you thought?"
2 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Help for noobie"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I wasn't able to accept the loss of my Mosquito so..."
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "i’m building my first model rocket ever. it’s TVC controlled and also i’m only 13 lol so i’m not on the skill level of most of you"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Heres my yt channel where I launch model rockets. I'm not asking for subs just want you guys to be happy!"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/modelrockets

#1

Rocket

: "Inherited my dad's old Rockets and gear."
125 posts
#2

Launch

: "What’s Reddit think of our homemade Launcher?"
61 posts
#3

Model

: "Model Rocket Nozzel 3D print 50% Finished. Segment 1/16"
49 posts
#4

Build

: "First Build … in 45 years"
30 posts
#5

Estes

: "Estes 1:100 Saturn V launch"
16 posts
#6

First

: "My First rocket. I was told my feelings would be hurt if i posted this but, here it is."
12 posts
#7

Help

: "Estes Wizard Fin Jig"
11 posts
#8

Print

: "Model Rocket Nozzel 3D Print 50% Finished. Segment 1/16"
9 posts
#9

Design

: "I decided to Design my own model rocket. As you can see here the parachute melted a little bit, it also didn't deploy :(."
9 posts
#10

3d

: "Model Rocket Nozzel 3d print 50% Finished. Segment 1/16"
8 posts

Flair Used in r/modelrockets

#1
Builds
: "My Big Bertha collection"
20 posts
#2
Launches
: "G-80 Motor made this homemade rocket disappear"
9 posts
#3
Questions
: "Basement find. Not sure what I’m looking at here."
5 posts

Member Growth in r/modelrockets

Yearly
+1k members(59.1%)

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Last updated: August 1, 2026