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KenGlad you got some usable footage! Trying to track that I285(?) motor through the eyepiece was nuts. I’ll send you the stills I took once I get my son to hook the camera to the computer.Was a great flight, tho….   Read more»

Very cool and Congratulations! It was an excellent flight!Art

Well, you could use a stubby 54 rather than a long 38 – that would probably make it a lot easier…

I found out that GLR 7.5″ NC is a really close match. So Tim is graciously helping me part with my money. Mark,The Quark is a 4″ upscale, it’s about 44″ tall and has a 19″ fin span diameter. Right…   Read more»

Ron, I used a PNC60V2 for a half scale ‘E-vil Daddy’ (can take an E9) and it looks right on the money compared to my original. I think a 6″ or 7.5″ V2 cone would be pretty darn close. I’m…   Read more»

I started making sugar motors in PVC – all were core burners, about 6″ long in 1.5″ PVC. They’d burn a bit before producing useable thrust. Then I moved to using some standard 54mm cases and had much more thrust….   Read more»

Lots to learn and lots to build and test.

That’s why it’s so much fun. Can’t get bored.

At this point any one to bounce some ideas off of will be of tremendous help. My name is Tom Martin, and I will be in a rusted out burgandy Jeep. Have you been able to test any on a…   Read more»

http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/Here are some pictures of My last tests. A 1″ X 9″ motorand a 1″ X 6″ motor. I was real happy with the 9″ but gotno pictures. The 6″ went very well also.I use PVC and Durhams Water Putty…   Read more»

O.K. so I see how old this thread was when it started, but I am new to the club and the web site. I also have a strong interest in working with sugar motors and would love to spend some…   Read more»

Sugar motors are a great place to start! That is where I started. I’ve done those and AP and even though AP is easier from a process point of view not much can beat the nice thick smoke of sugar!Edward

Did My first test batch last week.Was really surprised. It burns real well.Will be doing two motors today. Will be test firing themsunday at work.I will not be doing delay in the motors. Keeping it simple.Will use electronics for deploy.Lots…   Read more»

I have one of the small deep fry pots from Walmart. Works amazing. With the sorbitol you just have to mix it in, and keep the temp correct and it will melt nicely. I’ve never added RIO because it already…   Read more»

It was quite spectactular…

Yeah, that, too. Right combination is as hot as anything we fly. 😯

Perhaps one of the most incredible CATOS I’ve ever seen was at BALLS a couple of years ago. The name of the rocket was “Black Sugar” and it had a very (VERY) large motor. Patty N. got some photos of…   Read more»

Yes, heating temp is imperative–I remember doing this back in the mid-60’s on a disgarded electic skillet from my Mom who warned to not blow myself up, or my Dad’s garage–neither happened, though I am skeptical of the current “deep…   Read more»

Just got all my PVC and fittings today.Getting closer to making sugar propellant.Sorbitol/PN/Iron Oxide Red.Recieved My chemicals a few months ago from Skylighter Inc.Also recieved five EMK kits from RCS today. pretty nice.Not making a motor yet. Need to make…   Read more»

Nate, let’s wait for warmer weather.

Hey Bruce, just saw this post.We had a bit of an ignition problem with the K500 because we were using erythritol, a much more energetic, but far slower burning sugar than any of the others.I’ve still got a good 10…   Read more»

you need any sorbitol I think I’ve got 25lbs from when I used to do sugar motors.Edward, I’ll take you up on that. PM your price, and we can make the exchange at Oktoberfest, or any earlier launch if you’re…   Read more»