Warren B. Musselman

You could go with movie titles… “Pitch Black”, “Deep Black”, … or “A Touch of Evil”… “Black Sun”… “Deathproof”, Satan’s Disciple… nah, I don’t like any of them.In the end, there is only one possible name… “Black Dog” (from the…   Read more»

There are dyes specific to epoxy – see fiberglast.com for choices. Generally lampblack is the key black dye.Warren

I like Sean’s idea – a modular kit. A standard booster/motor mount assembly with choices for DD and SD forward deployment modules, nosecones, etc. Each module priced separately I would assume.Warren

I go by the calculation on the rocketry online calculator and add 25%-33% and have success every time. I used to ground test, then I decided since I always build using composites that going up a bit in size on…   Read more»

After the UprOar Project (see photo gallery) and a number of other rockets since then, I’m 100% committed to using the surgical tubing method. Cheap, disposable and VERY reliable if you use quality zip ties to seal the ends.Warren

I don’t do nosecones…the problem being the molds and gelcoat application gear. – but I know where to get them. I also most definitely will do tubing if you provide the mandrel. My speciality is fin cans. Talk to me.W

NEVER buy composite fabrics from someone like SIG. I always go to a speciality biz like sollercomposites.com or similar.W

My favored method of making centering rings is to pick up the phone and call Kent Burnett of Giant Leap or (ack!) Curtis Turner of Performance Rocketry. Much easier on my tools and my lungs. I should say that I’ve…   Read more»

I too use a mach delay, although I tend to compute the length based on the simulated time above mach plus about 4 seconds. I don’t think I’ve had one longer than 18 seconds, but I’m not sure. I use…   Read more»

Don’t get me wrong, I like Skidmarks, I just don’t like them where we fly for the aforementioned reasons of fire danger. Unless the ground is snow covered or it is actively raining, I just don’t trust them. I have…   Read more»

Please! – no efforts to increase the use of smoky motors, whether white or black or any other color. One predominant element in all AP exhaust breaks down as Hydrochloric Acid and I for one don’t like breathing AP exhaust…   Read more»

I used charges at MHM last year that had been built inside surgical tubing over 2 years before – no problem. Thanks to low Colorado humidity I’m sure.Warren

I use a masonry cut-off wheel in my chop saw to cut tubing to length or I swap the cut-off wheel into my table saw to cut slots for fins. Wear a respirator and gloves or you’ll regret it.Warren

Let’s just say that there is a need, by certain club members, of a tight, accurate, 54mm capable tower of 12′ to 16′ in length. If you have one or can build one, please contact me ASAP.Warren

John and I found a VERY nice tower… http://www.towerlauncher.com/ – 54mm up to 7.5″, no fin span limitation. Starting price I believe is about $1500.Warren

Many thanks gentlemen…Warren

Unfortunately, it looks like I won’t make the 5/1 launch – gotta be in Grand Junction for a consulting gig. I’m definitely bummed as I have a 4″ bird all prepped and ready to go on an L1300. Ah well,…   Read more»

While we’re at it – I need a CTI 4 grain 98mm case for MHM… preferably before so I can pre-assemble the motor. Anyone?Warren

My S. Platte fishing has been strictly limited to winter tailwater fishing with scuds and very tiny nymphs in the Winter since fly fishing became a yuppie status symbol and I largely gave it up years ago when whirling disease…   Read more»

Research Days area significant item for NCR. The main reason for fewer of them this year is that we have a reduced summer launch schedule due to accommodating NARAM and some other clubs’ launch schedules – something I was vehemently…   Read more»