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Aerotech just released 2 new motors – the 75/6400 M650W (9.13 seconds) and the 98/10240 M750W (12.65 seconds)I can’t wait to see these – they’re debuting at LDRS 8)(Altitude junkies rejoice)

Can anyone recommend a good painter to help me with the rocket I just did my L1 with? I’ve spent enough on it that I don’t want a hack rattle-can job (like I’d do myself). Besides, it’s just too big…   Read more»

I’m building a 7.5″ upscale Big Daddy for Octoberfest. My question is will 1/4″ ply with or without fiberglass be OK for the the fins. The other option are GLR composite board, G10, or something you guys tell me about.To…   Read more»

Ok I posted this on my forum and Composite newsgroup but I wanted to see what my local club had to say:Ok I am looking for information on home made fiberglass couplers. I have been working on my MBRTV rocket…   Read more»

This is My fleet (less 3) Ready to launchhttp://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5858908

OK, Geeks – I’ll toss this one out to the collective knowing someone has a brilliant solution (I hope).I’m building a 98mm, minimum diameter project. There is enough glass going tip to tip on the fins of this bird that…   Read more»

Guys, I just had my first experience with AeroPoxy. This material supposedly does better w/ heat vs. regular epoxies. For what it is worth, it is a lot like West Systems from a viscosity standpoint.My question is with their filler…   Read more»

I’m planning a project were I’m looking to airstart 2-38mm motors. Any recommendations? I need something that will work well, but not break the bank.Ron Dreasher

Guys and Gals,When I first started this hobby I wasn’t too particular about finishing my rockets – in fact, the less finishing required, the better! I avoided wood fins like the plague – hard to attach, had to be painted…   Read more»

Anyone know of a good source for Mylar for laminating purposes? Conway had suggested using it when using Aerosleeves or similar for reinforcing airframes.Thanks.Ken.

Per subject, I was wanting to take my family to the Atlas site for fathers day to launch some little stuff. Somebody in the club said this was ok, but I figured it would be good to confirm … and…   Read more»

I finally got my L1 at the June 2nd launch. Unfortunately, I found myself with only a minute or so of tape left on the camcorder. Thanks to boarhog for doing the taping so I could enjoy the flight live….   Read more»

I’m starting to play with the idea of building a 2x or 2.5x upscale of a Big Daddy for Octoberfest. After I spent 10 minutes talking with Art yesterday the project sort of expand to having airstarts, DD recovery, etc…I’ve…   Read more»

I downloaded a really good article (“Proposal for the Inclusion of KNO3/Sugar Propellants in the TRA Experimental Rocketry Program”) on sugar propellant, and ordered another 20 lbs. of KNO3. Not up to the APCP yet. Does anyone in this club…   Read more»

A nosecone I may order comes ‘ungelcoated’. It’s an extra$25.00 to get it gelcoated.Will I have any problems with it if I get it ‘ungelcoated’?I plan on painting it..The extra money kind of takes it out of the budget.Thanks Mike

An Estes Mosquito has a round nose cone.I have looked around on the internet and can onlyfind a BT80 size cone.Where can one find a 3″ or 4″ dia. cone?

Has anyone ever used the Aerocon Systems low profile key switch for arming altimeters? I just purchased a couple and wanted to know if there were any issues with them.Ken.

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5629791This is an upscale of an Estes Swift. Had a lot of funbuilding. This is my first upscale.After seeing the fantastic QUARK from last year, Ihad a need to upscale.I only hope it flys as well as the QUARKWill fly…   Read more»

Some of you may have seen the prototype altimeter that Jim Amos had at MHM. I took the liberty of cut and pasting his features and benefits from another forum. See below:+++40K capable.4X accuracy over the old RRC2 (with new…   Read more»

The only thing I managed to NOT get away with at the June launch was the bag that my RRQ70 came in. Art may have it with his stuff, since he shared his space with me and kinda watched over…   Read more»