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For high power I use the Kevlar pad like Warren (Tim Thomas always has them for sale at each launch), but for model rockets, I use the gray dog barf. Never use the pink, fiberglass insulation. While it does work,…   Read more»

I do the same, though i occasionally throw a handful of cellulose insulation in before the kevlar pad.

Personally I don’t use any wadding at all. I use a piece of nomex fabric attached to the shock cord to wrap the chute completely. On ejection, the chute is pulled out by the nose cone and it pulls the…   Read more»

They two systems are not compatible at all. Even if they were to be compatible, I’d have to certify them with the Aerotech systems and generally that doesn’t sit well with other manufacturers.Edward

I have been meaning to contact you to find out how your motors are doing. As I remember from my visit to your house last year, your motor as as like an Aerotech design as any hybrid motor lines. I…   Read more»

Rob – if you are going to be at MHM Sunday come by and fly one of my motors. 54mm diameter x 26″ long.Edward

I will update my own question. I email Aerotech twice a year now. Although I have lost hope in them bringing back the hybrid line of motors, I aso dont support them in any way by purchasing anything from them….   Read more»

Well there Mr King of the Altitude stuff.. I would love to find out what ya got there. I will give ya a chat. I myself am looking at stuff 54 mm engine and up kinda stuff myself.

Thank you! That I’ll do, and I will go to a NAPA near me. You can judge a man by his paintjob, and I don’t want to be judged by what I’ve done. 😀

Yes Go to a automotive paint supply store like the one I work at and tell them you need to buy some Autobody prepclean that is Grease and wax remover solvent/cleaner (some are water based but i dont belive they…   Read more»

Conway, you’re killing me with your access to a paint booth. That way you don’t get bugs committing bugacide into your paintjob. 🙂 Here’s an issue along the lines of this post, has anyone ever had to remove the wax…   Read more»

jeez, John, you’re forsaking the pleasures of dealing with plugged nozzles, dust, fisheyes for no good reason, exposure to brain curdling fumes, hours of sanding, a 30 percent loss of your respiratory capacity, and the opportunity to do it all…   Read more»

jeez, John, you’re forsaking the pleasures of dealing with plugged nozzles, dust, fisheyes for no good reason, exposure to brain curdling fumes, hours of sanding, a 30 percent loss of your respiratory capacity, and the opportunity to do it all…   Read more»

Now John, I’ve got $500 worth of fancy paint guns and airbrushes, a compressor, hose, and all the rest… I’ve got to get some use out of the stuff sometime!…and did I mention the paint?Warren

It is really easy to get a perfect, enviable finish every time! I’m going to hire Scott Harless to paint mine

sounds great–keep us posted!John S

Just Found out today that Martin Senior is comming with a new line of paint. Its called Planet Color. Its every bit what House of Kolors is and possibly more. candy’s and Marblizing and color change… Cant wait to see…   Read more»

Doug,Orange demon is Home Depot in these parts,J

No PPG. Martin Senior is our main brand. Just a Lil FYI. About 60 percent of the PPG formulag engineers and chemist and all those that made PPG the pait it was are now working for Martin Senior. I have…   Read more»

I mostly use PPG paints and clear coat. Only reason is the local paint seller mostly sells that brand… along with House of Color. VERY Expensive stuff.Warren