MikeS

Rocket Challenge-Wild and Weird RocketsPart One – Five from the Discovery Channelhttp://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Rocket+Challenge+-+Wild+and+Weird+Rockets&aq=f

I know. I know. I should have been looking a while back.Looking for an RRC2X.May trade a PET2 timer.Don’t want to put out $80.00 for a new mini. If I can help it.Thanks Mike

I think … I hope.I think I have seen two 8′ rails put togeatherto make a 16′ launch rail.I use RB-1500 rail buttons.Is this correct?If not.Is there going to be a couple of the regulars at MHM 2009that have a…   Read more»

Just finished the booster. Well almost. When it is painted I will stillneed to run wires.http://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/AcceleratedMotionBooster?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ-NioDt_v2S0wE#The wife will take a picture this afternoon of the fully assembledrocket. That pic I will post later.

I have been using 9/16 tubular nylon w/sewn ends in My 4″ and5.5″ rockets. They are 1200lb test. (TN-25 Loc Precision)My 8″ rocket is going to weigh somplace around 25lbs or soloaded.Are these still worthy?

Was a good day for a launch. A little cool but not bad.My Nebulon Warrier (1-H180 / 2-F70 Roadrunners) went right….went left…the the H kicked in and it was going up….At around 400 or sofeet, the chute ejected. Need I…   Read more»

I will be picking up a TAC-9B chute from Giant Leap.Should a chute of this size be better off with a deploymentbag?

My Nebulon Warrior is ready to launch.Question:What motor(s)?I was going to go one small H in the middle. But thinking aboutit some. I think the only way this will fly (UP) is with three motors.What are Your thoughts on that?And……   Read more»

First I guess I am checking to see if anyone had any reservations aboutMe flying a Wyoming State Flag at MHM 2009?If Not.At work I was telling people I would kind of like to. Carl a man I workwith said…   Read more»

My wifes hobby (Scrap Booking) has moved into My old room.I now share the heater room with My cat Spud andHer litter box. Not too bad. It gives Me a larger area(it is longer than wide) and Spud is pretty…   Read more»

My 8″ rocket is going to be duel deploy.The main is in a 48″ portion of the air frame. (48″ X 7.5″)I mount My charge on the top of My electronics bay.I have not figured My charge size yet, But…   Read more»

This past summer I had some water in My basement.I have a 15″ View Sonic VA520 flat screen computer monitor.The power adapter was on the floor and got fried. I am surethe monitor is OK. 90% sure.The adapter was a…   Read more»

I am not glassing My next rocket. (Accelerated Motion) BUT.I do want to put a coating on the grain of the leading edgeof the fins. More for looks. A nice smooth edge.What is best. Fiberglass, Epoxy?Will just the resin for…   Read more»

It was a fantastic day for launches.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

Is there a Feb. 7 Launch?Thanks Mike.

Here are a few pictures of My ‘Nebulon Warrior’ upscale.It has been very challenging thus far.29mm motor mounts.I’m not real sure of it flying characteristics. But I think itwill bee coool.The outer wings are yet to be done. This is…   Read more»

This is My ‘Accelerated Motion’ Due to fly at MHM 2009First complete assembly.14’4″.For the most part a THORx upscale.Just finished electronic bay #2 today.Will fly at MHM 2009 paint or no paint. W/ 1-L730 and 3-J285.J285s will light someplace between…   Read more»

Due to working till noon. And a short Dr’s appontment of the wifes,I will not be at the launch as planned. :?I sure will try to be at the 1/10 meeting.

To All that celebrate Hanukkah.To All the celebrate Christmas.To All Who have had a great year.Have a Happy and Safe weekend.If there is a launch Jan 3rd. I am on call that week. Have to worktill noon that Saturday. I…   Read more»

A wonderful day for launching rockets….My first time at the Atlas site. Cool site. Great history.Thanks to all that have helped make launches a part of My life… //s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/