NCR Development Environment | Warren B. Musselman | Activity

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Oktoberfest Interest" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:47 -0600

Doug, are you digital yet or still using the old high-speed film cameras? I’m hoping to re-cert L3 at Octoberfest and it would be awesome to fly off your pad.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Webpage Development for NCRocketry.club" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:24 -0600

Nice to see someone finally stepped up to the plate and took over the web site. Nice work.Warren

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "area needed in payload bay" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:58 -0600

Pistons rule for keeping things from scorching. I’ve had blow-by with chute protectors scorch a few, but I figure that is somewhat inevitable in the end.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Tip to tip glassing instruction request" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:52 -0600

If you’re going to do Mach 2.3, I would coat the leading edges of the fins with Cotronics high temp epoxy after doing the layup with regular epoxy like Aeropoxy or West Systems. I personally use aluminum tipped nose cones,… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Tip to tip glassing instruction request" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:52 -0600

The video was pretty clear. I picked up some 2oz cloth and 30 minute epoxy. I have an old fin can I’m going to do some practice on. I’m still wondering what vacuum bagging does for you. Seems like you… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Tip to tip glassing instruction request" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:52 -0600

I’ve taught tip to tip to many folks in the club as well as vacuum bagging. I’m usually pretty available although I do work Saturdays. There are a couple articles here in the forums I’ve done on the process as… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Shootin them Elk" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:48 -0600

Carrying a quartered elk on your shoulders is a bit of a chore.W

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "2014 contests" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:47 -0600

I’d be up for #2 if I can afford motors this year.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "2014 contests" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:44 -0600

I’m open minded as to diameter, motor size, etc. Just so long as everyone flies the same design and same motor.Personally, I’d go for a minimum diameter L2 project – say 54mm… and maybe a K185. That would put up… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "2014 contests" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:44 -0600

Altitude with fixed design and fixed motor. Everybody has the same rocket and uses the same motor. Similar to the old Single Shot Sweepstakes only with tight design restrictions as to length, diameter, nose, boat-tail (if any), fin shape/size.This means… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Looking for collaborators" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:38 -0600

An alternative would be to build a rockoon… a helium balloon launched launch pad for something serious – at least 6″ in diameter and O or P powered. The idea is to break the helium balloon altitude record and then… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Hi Alt. Waivers" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:29 -0600

As I recall, that was an especially nice tip to tip job we did on that bird. Let me know how the flight goes since I won’t be able to make it.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "High Altitude Waivers for 2013" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:07 -0600

As I’ve said for 10 years now… we need to request 50K windows. 35 K has been OK… but everything I’ve doing is 35K+. you never know if you’re gonna get it unless you ask… and rag them about it.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Balls 2013 in September" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:07 -0600

I wasn’t thinking strippers… they’ve been boring since I was about 26…. Now Cubans, a decent homebrew, a nice bourbon and some good conversation over interesting topics… I’m there.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Balls 2013 in September" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:07 -0600

Oh god… total debauchery… Showers even….a bus, a trailer… I assume a kegerator would be a part of this event?

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "November Launch Report" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:59 -0600

Sorry I missed it. I didn’t expect we would have a November launch after so many months of no launches or I would have prepped something. I’ve still got a bunch of K motors.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Oktoberfest scheduling" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:54 -0600

Good point James. I think it is just tradition that NCR holds the annual meeting in the beginning of January. Joe, what do you say to that?

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Oktoberfest scheduling" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:54 -0600

Unfortunately we do have quite a few members who either don’t have email or our email list is outdated. That said, the forums are largely populated by a relatively small group of active members. This has come up quite a… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "WTB hybrid reloads/motors" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:47 -0600

I have 3 Hypertek motors and a number of grains. Two 54mm motors – the 435cc tank and the 850cc tank (pardon me if my memory fails on the specifics, but they are effectively I, J and J, K motors… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Shielding issues with Dog Collar?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:46 -0600

One thing I’ve done in almost all my dual altimeter birds is to build a common power bus (usually two or more 9V batteries in parallel) and to tie the grounds from both altimeters together. I don’t use a common… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Shielding issues with Dog Collar?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:45 -0600

One point to add, keep the GPS transmitter as far as possible from the deployment electronics. Quite a few altimeters are sensitive to RF and have a tendency to fire their charges when the transmitter is turned on.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Shielding issues with Dog Collar?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:45 -0600

The only shielding issues you’d need to worry about are metallic objects and carbon fiber. Everything else we use is radio transparent.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Help Needed for September launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:39 -0600

I’ll be in Berkeley CA on the 1st visiting mom. Sorry folks.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "launch rail measurments" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:38 -0600

I have 304L Stainless rail buttons for 1010 rail in quantity. Unfortunately I’m out of 1515 buttons and have no immediate prospects for making more. These buttons are aerospace grade and sure to add to your project. Joe Hinton should… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "NCR has one of the top 10 web sites" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:38 -0600

Wow!!!! I have had many compliments over the last 7 years since I took over the webmaster role and have had a number of other well-known clubs ask me how to do the same. I feel flattered since this became… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Seven Minutes of Terror" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:37 -0600

Was that the coolest thing you ever saw or what? I still think the method was a kludge, but they pulled it off and nailed a damn near perfect landing – within .9 miles of target after nearly 400 million… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Thanks Adrian, you will be missed!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:37 -0600

Wow… congratulations Adrian. Damn it all, I was just about to ask you to jump in and consult on a project with Mark Stumbaugh and I on a 100K N project. When are you moving?

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Are hybrids dead?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:36 -0600

I have 3 Hypertek motors that I’d be happy to sell. They’re way cool to fly, but too fiddly for my current level of interest. The 3″ L motor is especially interesting. I’d let all of it go (3 tanks,… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Custom Nosecones" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:35 -0600

Having done it, I can say that making a custom nose cone is a labor intensive process and the results can be questionable without serious tools and tooling to make it happen.The main item is to make a perfectly shaped… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:34 -0600

I did the Nucla Prarie Dog Shoot a couple times back in the 90’s…. nothing like exploding plague infested rodents with a .222 or a .25-250 from 400 yards off a bench. Lots of good local homebrew beer too. WAY… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Quick question regarding launch schedules" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:32 -0600

Unfortunately, from a Club perspective, you may only launch on official launch days due to our permit from the National Forest Service who administers Pawnee National Grasslands. That, plus our negotiated waiver with the FAA means that your flights are… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Proton 2.0!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:30 -0600

Speaking of motor cases – I loaned a 75/6000 EX case to the group. Where is that case now? James? Steve? Someone else? I want it back or $100 for it. ASAP before it disappears into the back of someone’s… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Camping Trailer" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:28 -0600

Bear… you’re embarrassing me.There are several reasons for v-bagging – one, to ensure that the fabric is thoroughly tight to the underlying substrate. Two – to ensure that the fabric is thoroughly saturated with resin (not really a function… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Camping Trailer" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:28 -0600

I have ALWAYS eaten better on the river than at home and always seem to come home at least a few pounds heavier. Like I said, I’ve been practicing this since the late 80’s when I started running river trips… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Camping Trailer" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:28 -0600

I’ve been doing the car camping and multi-day river running thing for over 20 years now and have things down to a science. Checklists, adaptable for the particular river or destination and length of trip, are utterly essential. Given that… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "fix web site login for bryans please?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:27 -0600

He needs to PM me his preferred password. There is no way to re-initialize the account and have it resend the activation email. Once he is logged in he can change his password.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Rocket Recovery Etiquette" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:24 -0600

This is an issue that has stumped me for years. The dilemma is that without communications, the guy who’s rocket you’ve found may be out searching and spending hours looking for a rocket that has already made it back to… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Big Bottle/Chimney Brushes?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:24 -0600

McGuckins in Boulder has a variety of larger sized bottle brushes. I have several for cleaning birds and motor cases from 38mm to 98mm. Bigger than that you’ll need to look at chimney brushes.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Forward Closure Eyelet Loose" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:21 -0600

Locktite, NEVER epoxy. There are 2 general types of Locktite – 25# and 90#… Use the 25#. Cheap, effective and you can undo the bolt but it won’t come undone without a wrench. The weights refer to the supposed torque… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Neil Armstrong Interview" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:18 -0600

Great interview and one of the very few he’s ever given. Fascinating especially to hear him narrate the landing sequence. I grew up through Apollo and am still a total addict. One of my great disappointments was that he didn’t… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "DARPA provides seed money for 100 year StarShip!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:17 -0600

Don’t forget Project Daedelus

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Proton M, Motors Cases" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:12 -0600

OK – the window of opportunity is closing – I have to head to Longmont NOW. However, I’m only 25 minutes from Longmont and just 10 minutes up the canyon from Lyons. I’ll be home the rest of the day…. Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Proton M, Motors Cases" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:12 -0600

I can drop it off today, later this morning. Call me, 303-823-5059. I have to head to Longmont and be back by noon or 1 at the latest.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Proton M, Motors Cases" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:11 -0600

What happened was the case got dinged on the rear end, so John had it cut down and new snap ring grooves machined. I have all closures and the nozzle. I’ve never flown it, but John said he has and… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Proton M, Motors Cases" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:11 -0600

I have a 75/6000 case I would gladly donate to the project. It used to belong to John Wilke and was slightly damaged so is 1/4″ shorter than factory new. I believe it only flew once.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Intimidator 4 Help" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:09 -0600

Only one answer Mike -get your butt down here and lets v-bag some tip to tip for you.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Sheer Pins" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:09 -0600

My rule of thumb – 29mm, little pieces of plastic; 38mm and 54mm 2-56 screws. 3″, 4″ 4-40 screws. Anything about that, break out the 6-32 screws. Bigger than 6″, 10-24… always nylon of course.

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "Fins to bodytube fillets" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:05 -0600

I’ve been using West Systems for over 20 years – first boats, then an airplane and extensively in rockets. I don’t use it to tack things though – takes too long to cure and in anything where there is heat… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "MHM 2012" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:04 -0600

The O powered Nike Smoke was scrubbed due to high winds early in the day. The Proton M was finally assembled on the pad, but not until 4:30 or so and the winds were just too much. There were calm… Read more»

Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic "MHM 2012" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:02 -0600

Aside from being a bit thin in the wallet, my wife is out of town and I can’t find anyone to housesit and take care of my two geriatric animals even during the day. Such is life, not ready to… Read more»