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I donated athttp://www.smashrocketry.com/smash_rocketry_005.htm .. very quick and easy.Even I can do it.hehehe .. yes you did, and we really do appreciate it. You Ken and Rich have helped keep this going. In the last two weeks we’ve gone through 2-…   Read more»

I donated athttp://www.smashrocketry.com/smash_rocketry_005.htm quick and easy. Even I can do it.

Steve explained to me that CafePress is unique in that the shirts are printed to order — there’s no minimum “run”, so there’s no need for a sign-up. I just went to the web site last night and ordered one.I…   Read more»

Steve explained to me that CafePress is unique in that the shirts are printed to order — there’s no minimum “run”, so there’s no need for a sign-up. I just went to the web site last night and ordered one.I…   Read more»

Hey Rich, my apologies if you detected any seriousness in my comment. My tongue was firmly planted in my cheek. I know this is an expensive proposition. If anything, I was hoping I could be advancing other ways that would…   Read more»

Bear: not to pick on you specifically, but………….Steve has raised less than 1/3rd of the cost of the *motors* so far (and they’re at cost). Then there’s the tubes, wood, fiberglass, paint, etc., etc.Can’t blame him for trying some other…   Read more»

Hey, wait a minute! Is this a rocketry forum or a clothing/attire forum? Can we talk about this in the open dialog forum? Next you will be trying to hawk caps that say “Team Proton M” on them, and charm…   Read more»

Getting the Team Proton shirts going now as well .. here are the designs ..night liftoff goes on back. Looks best on a black shirt … which are unfortunately even more expensive .. sheesh!I modified the main image .. like…   Read more»

I’ve created a couple of T-Shirts on Cafe Press to raise money for the Proton Project. I’ve marked them up from cost by $10, all of which I’ll use on the Proton Project. They’re costing me about $21 each so…   Read more»

Doug uses 1515 rail, at least the last time I helped set up his pad.

If you’re using a 1515 rail, I still have several sets of 1515 buttons turned from 304L Stainless Steel. I’d be glad to donate them.Thanks Warren .. do you know what Doug uses for his rail? I assume it’s 1515….   Read more»

If you’re using a 1515 rail, I still have several sets of 1515 buttons turned from 304L Stainless Steel. I’d be glad to donate them.

I’m very time limited this time around – I have a 3 year old who consumes most of my time on the weekends.Another question – what rail/guidance system are you using? I’m pretty sure I can turn any type of…   Read more»

The 120″ chute can do 58 pounds at 15 ft/sec. If you want to go slower, we need to upsize the parachute. The parachute is ~8 yards of fabric. I’m guessing the parachute would be between 3-4 pounds. I would…   Read more»

The 120″ chute can do 58 pounds at 15 ft/sec. If you want to go slower, we need to upsize the parachute. The parachute is ~8 yards of fabric. I’m guessing the parachute would be between 3-4 pounds. I would…   Read more»

I have a thread about this Project going on The Rocketry Forum as well, for those interested.http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=32511

Man, I’m going to have to come down to one of the build sessions just to see this thing. I’m waiting with bated breath to see it fly.

Steve,Take a look at this chart -http://www.alphahybrids.com/Media/TOROIDALPARACHUTEDATA.PDFand let me know what looks in range. That way I can plan accordingly with fabric.EdwardEdward, I’m thinking at this point the booster will be at least 50 lbs on descent. I’m building the…   Read more»

So you’re ready for booster electronics, then? Do you have a spot to incorporate a panel with altimeters and batteries for the booster cluster ignition? I can do it in one or 2 panels. I’m guesstimating now that it would…   Read more»

So you’re ready for booster electronics, then? Do you have a spot to incorporate a panel with altimeters and batteries for the booster cluster ignition? I can do it in one or 2 panels. I’m guesstimating now that it would…   Read more»