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I’m not an EX flier, but I did chuckle when I read the question about using EX for the club:I want to use an EX motor, can I still join?Commercial motors provide a reliable tested standard for more reliable flights…   Read more»

I wouldnt mind a T-Shirt when and if I ever make those altitudes.

Had another fine day at the machine shop today – finished the blanks for the centering rings and bulkheads as well as turned some prototype stainless steel rail buttons for 1515 rail. Mostly spent the morning facing the rings and…   Read more»

Very nice work.Now Warren, if you’re going to that much trouble for the thrust ring, why not just machine in the male threads half of the retainer as well? Save you all the extra bolts… Maybe make the nut…   Read more»

spectacular, absolutely gorgeous.

Finished the Thrust Ring today and started machining the bulkheads, mainly just facing the plates and drilling the center-hole for the threaded rod that holds the e-bay together.Here’s some pics. Note the lightening holes milled in the forward side of…   Read more»

Yes…Please Pics….Some of us do not know how to make a Level 3.Thanks Mike

This is starting to look good. Keep the pics coming.Gonna go NAR or TRA?

Looks awesome Warren, which is no surprise coming from you. Keep the progress pictures coming.

It’s a 5″ bird with 98mm motor mount. All the rings and bulkheads are 6061-T6. Fins are going to be 0.25″ G10 tip to tipped in a special pattern across both the motor mount and airframe using kevlar, carbon and…   Read more»

C’mon, Warren, you KNOW you want to go ALL metal! 😯 Nice work. 8)

Warren, those look great. Eric K made me some of those once. They survived a core sample (of course!) and they flew again on another iteration.Are you going to be ready to attempt your cert at MHM?JW

Nice lookin ring!Some day I hope to have my own lathe/milling machine. I have just the one in mind. And several projects in mind.

8) Warren, you are Lord of the Rings! 8)

Yes, I do – this weekend. What connector does the GSE have to a tank? I can bring a small 20lb tank that would be warm enough , just need to get the right connector to it.Edward

Edward,Do you mean Feb 2nd launch?

We always have a tank and the hybrid GSE in the trailer. However, as I’m sure you know, the trailer is stored outdoors near the launch site and the tank will be at ambient temp.You know the temperature issues better…   Read more»

Thanks for all the replies on this. I left the rocket in a warm room for a couple days and the fillets on these 2 fins were still sticky – in fact, soft. Since they were soft and not just…   Read more»

Please do not laugh.I have had this happen a couple time. Flour. Yes Flour.Sprinkle it on. lightly rub. Blow off exces and wipe down.

How about talcum powder?

The butt of the rocket would smell good too!

probably so