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What’s the current plan for the airstarts and electronics? I have a Rocket Tiltometer from Frank Hermes on the way that I should be able to loan for this if needed. But if the outboards are just going to be…   Read more»

Steve, I have shitloads of fiberglass 60″ wide… the heavier stuff I believe is 6.5oz E-glass and the lighter stuff is 3.5 oz S-glass. All standard weave. You’re welcome to come up and pick and choose and take what you…   Read more»

Steve, I have shitloads of fiberglass 60″ wide… the heavier stuff I believe is 6.5oz E-glass and the lighter stuff is 3.5 oz S-glass. All standard weave. You’re welcome to come up and pick and choose and take what you…   Read more»

We ran out of glass cloth this weekend and will need a bit more to finish. We have been using a base wrap of 7.5 oz and a top wrap of 4.5 oz. I think we’ll need about 3 yards…   Read more»

Another good day working on the Proton .. Bear at the Router table cutting bulkheads and Rich glassing the 12″ tubes with their final wrap of 4.5 oz. They came out great as usual. Thanks guys!!!Special thanks to Rich for…   Read more»

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.Edward

I am planning on being there, bringing gifts. A dozen offset thrust rings for six offset motors. Just finished them a few minutes ago. IN my next life I have got to get me an heated garage. I think I…   Read more»

Any idea on the finished weight yet? That way I can start calculating the parachute size(s). I’ll need at least 4 weeks lead time to make them.EdwardNo but should after next weekend .. also still unsure how many pieces I’m…   Read more»

Mr. Lawndartman;Too much work. I’d have to lose weight, grow hair on top of my head, instead of all over the face, and I would probably have to give up rockets because then the women would want my attention and…   Read more»

Any idea on the finished weight yet? That way I can start calculating the parachute size(s). I’ll need at least 4 weeks lead time to make them.Edward

8) Bear,Just a thought… If woman found you a little more handsome, you could be a little less handy!

I am planning on being there, bringing gifts. A dozen offset thrust rings for six offset motors. Just finished them a few minutes ago. IN my next life I have got to get me an heated garage. I think I…   Read more»

So I’m getting around pretty well now after my surgery and will be building again next Sat in Longmont. MMTs are in and we can do a lot of cool stuff. Let me know if you’re interested. All skill levels…   Read more»

The Delta II was one of my most seminal rocketry projects. An experience NOT to be missed. Steve knows how to do a big project and pull it all together (John Wilke is another) and you will learn more as…   Read more»

Just a reminder, I have been updating my site, http://www.smashrocketry.com, with all the Proton progress and a lot more pics. It would be a bit much to post it all here. I’ve also added the Paypal Donation link for those…   Read more»

I wish I could help! Seems though that my second job always interferes with my Saturdays. Good luck on the upcoming surgery. Hope to see you back and ready to build some more. Keep us posted and I am hoping…   Read more»

I wish I could help! Seems though that my second job always interferes with my Saturdays. Good luck on the upcoming surgery. Hope to see you back and ready to build some more. Keep us posted and I am hoping…   Read more»

Another great day working on the Proton! (Steve, Bear & Rich)Rich and Bear (in Hazmat suit) working on tubes ..Thanks for your help guys .. you were great!!

I’ll try to be there. Any tools I need to bring? Are you starting at 10?BEARYep .. shooting for 10 am and bringing deli meat and rolls for sandwiches .. gotta eat this time (more than donuts). We should be…   Read more»

I’ll try to be there. Any tools I need to bring? Are you starting at 10?BEAR