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Nice work Adrian, looks real nice. What is the overall weight? how much weight did you had?The cured carbon fiber was 13 grams, before I added the epoxy to the outside and tungsten/epoxy to the tip. Then it was 170…   Read more»

Very nice Adrian. You should try spincasting them. I’m sure a chopped carbon fiber layup would be as strong and smooth. Tungsten is used to weight golf club heads – you know, the new space ship flying saucer drivers.EdwardToo bad…   Read more»

Nice work Adrian, looks real nice. What is the overall weight? how much weight did you had?

Very nice Adrian. You should try spincasting them. I’m sure a chopped carbon fiber layup would be as strong and smooth. Tungsten is used to weight golf club heads – you know, the new space ship flying saucer drivers.Edward

These days, tungsten powder is pretty easy to come by, because apparently golf club makers use it. You can buy 1/2 lb it from Amazon for $20. For me it would be a little pricey for noseweight on a really…   Read more»

I’m impressed. I’ve molded a fair number of things – a motorcycle fender from carbon fiber for a buddy, a part for another guys’ motoglider kit that he damaged, a replacement piece for a carbon-fiber laptop shell (really proud of…   Read more»

Here it is with the epoxy/tungsten powder cast into the tip of the nose. Yes, the rocket is balanced on that cup.The extra coating of epoxy on the outside came out uneven, so I sanded most of it off and…   Read more»

My second attempt (bottom) came out much better than the first one (top):I need to get it back into the mold and cast the noseweight into place, which will complete the tip. While I’m at it, I’ll add coat the…   Read more»

My last nosecone attempt was mostly a failure. I had too much of the carbon sleeve in the mold, so it bunched up and wrinkled, making a couple of deep divots. I thought the vacuum bag would push it down,…   Read more»

The intent was to take advantage of the weekend for Tripoli members wanting to fly Research loads on Sunday. Saturday is for Commercial motors and a launch day for NAR and TRA members. Sunday was scheduled as a TRA Research…   Read more»

8) Thanks to Tripoli Vegas for the prize! I hope we have better luck next year with the weather. This is a great group to fly with.

Tripoli Vegas Blackjack (Supported by Wildman Rocketry): Tim Thomas won a Wildman Darkstar 4″ kit!WOOT, WOOT! sweet Tim. 😀

I may try to go next year, was always a great time.

SF was always a great time when I went. I thought it dried up from what it was. Got a launch report? Or does that stay in Vegas too?

I got my L1 at Springfest 1999. Tell everyone “hi” for me!

Rolling on Thursday! 😀

Hard to say, honestly (especially since I don’t remember the event). I’d be surprised if it were mach-related, but it’s not impossible.

One time last year..At the North Site a rocket left the pad and made a strange(clear) disturbance in the air.It was noted by the LCO at the time.You had to be in the right place at the right time. Andthe…   Read more»

Woah!

And the winner is… nobody actuallky. We had three entries. One didn’t fly (cloud base too low at the time), another launched and was lost, and another had a nice flight, but the altimeter didn’t return a believable number.So were…   Read more»