MikeS

I have been looking at the parts for my Expediter.The ‘exclusive airframe reducer’ fits….well….crappy.This is my 4th LOC kit and I was surprised about the sloppy fit.I have not measured it, but would probably need 3 to 4 layers ofmasking…   Read more»

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

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?

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»

I have a bad habit of having too much charge.I am putting togeather my Big Nuke 5.54″ To Launch inJuly with a I211. I know it will not go out of site butit should be a slow and low flight.The…   Read more»

Thanks to all the help over the past year. And the help out at the NorthSite.On a second try I got Level One. EZI-65 on an H180With help from others, The problem I had with the first try was….My first…   Read more»

I have never built a 29mm cluster. I will be using 3 – 29/40-120 RMS.I am going to use 3 First Fire Jrs.Question.Is it better to wire the First fires in series? At the motors.Or a clip for each wire?…   Read more»

I am building a 29mm cluster.I have 2- 29/40-120 assemblys need one more.Thanks Mike

If a person (Myself) had a failure in an attempt at a Level 1.Can a person try more than one time in a given day?It keeps nagging at my brain to use my dual deploy for my Level 1….

I was in Longmont today and purchased what I needed for a 3.9″3 / 29mm cluster. My last cluster was with 24mm. This I will probablyhave ready by July… I hope.On the way down I was pondering an idea. most…   Read more»

I was in Fort Collins today and picked up aAprl ‘Rockets Magazine’Some real good articals about the team.I’m probably the only one who has not picked up themag.

This is my latest build. Duel Deploy HyperLOC 300Sure is going to be fun……http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5042967

Is it OK if I paint the NCR trademark on my latest build.Thanks Mike

Most places on the internet and written material state that the center ofgravity should be no less than one tube diameter infront of the centerof pressure….What is too far infront of center of pressure?My Hyperloc 300 with altimiter , with…   Read more»

Did Any One Fly Today? ? ?

In my instructions for my HL, It calls for:Make a mark 11″ from the end of the motor mount tube along theair frame and drill the overflow tube hole using a 3/8″ drill bit makingsure to extend the hole from…   Read more»

After long hours I am done with may EB.Now to start on the Rocket.Thanks to all the forum for the help. Could not havedone it with out Ya. //www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4837255

I am building a 3″ scratch. My first piston ejection.Question?? I have been reading all over the internet about piston ejectionrockets. I can not find anything about….Will the piston drop down at lift off?Do I need to put a stop..To…   Read more»

Here are some pictures of my EB and Ejection Charge Holder. I amusing the christmas bulb style.http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4820827