MikeS

All done except motor mount.https://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/QuarkUpscale#5693192653287271810

Paint not decals.I have only made one rocket that had decals, (4″ Thor-x)all the rest have been paint.The extended motor mount is about 1/8″ below the fin length.It stands by it-self.I am not happy with the red paint. I used…   Read more»

For the most part ready to fly. A little fine painting, shock cordand chute.https://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/November262011#5679422981177654290

I share My ‘Rocket Room’ With: Washer/Dryer. Three Cats. Furnace.Hot Water Heater. Computer.All my rockets have cat hair someplace in the paint, or glue. It mayjust make them stronger.Great MOON out tonight.

It’s work……. would be nice…….. Can not do much there. Customersmay get the wrong idea.

mmmmmm yes.Why stop at 5.5 (it probably is the perfect size)I did an 8″ and will again.http://ral-photos.smugmug.com/Rocket-Launches/2009-Launches/NCR-Oktoberfest-10-3-09/16950754_TfZWGq#1281752352_NLJLP4m-A-LBif I had used just one motor, not four. It would not have lost the fins. 8OWhy not go over the top and…   Read more»

also I need the weight of the main up high. it helps with the CG and CP

I may not have roughed them up enough.I used finer sand paper.With my wood fins (on some of my rockets) where the root meetsthe motor tube. I cut shallow grooves every inch or so, for moreglue to attach to the…   Read more»

Wish I could be there

Got it.Some one sould scoop up the other one.A real value.Thanks Mr. W.

I will take one.

Day four was near perfect weather.What a great ‘O’ launch.Many other good flights.My 4″ Thor when up well on a K. But the main did not deploy.Landed well and just a little repair it will be back up and flying.Here…   Read more»

Day two was not to be.Day three started out slow but ended well. Flying startedabout noon. The weater improved every hour.Adrian had a 32000′ flight today.And there was a level 3 by Dave H.Many real good flightday three picshttps://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/NCROktoberfestDay3#Day four…   Read more»

Was a perfect day for flying. Blue skys, calm winds, warmtemps.Here are some pics. Vids will come after Monday.https://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/NCROctoberfestDay1#Most expect Saturday to wet and windy. Most are staying forthe better weather Sunday. And best weather Monday for thosewho…   Read more»

It looks pretty good for most of today. We will be on the fringeof a red flag but the NOAA says…..http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=BOU&issuedby=BOU&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1With that said. We should get a few rockets up today.WOO WOO

Yes I DO.And I will not be using it. And I will loan it all weekend.I will have it in my case with the cool tool the guys in our shop put togeather. It has a new nozzle retainer because…   Read more»

Came back today. More snow as You head north. Pretty wet.Weather slowing down now. Got back at 1:00. Ran toFort Collins then back to Cheyenne. Nasty between FCand Cheyenne.It will be soggy by mid morning. Show up early while theground…   Read more»

Me tooooo. I will be there in the day, all four days. I mayleave early afternoon Saturday. ???? If raining that is.I figure a few launches are better than none. We canget many hundred launched on a two day launch….   Read more»

I will leave Cheyenne at 12:00. Getting off early from work WOO WOO.

Where is the trailer?If it is at it’s regular place, I can tow Thursday.If it is farther away, it may be better for someone else.