Build a Model Rocket Launch Pad

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Mr.B. - 09 Nov 2009 05:06 GMT

Hi all,

I am just getting back into model rocketry. I want to scratch build a
launch pad. I want something more than just sticking a stiff piece of
wire in the ground. Does anyone know of some plans for a simple launch pad?

Thanks,
Mr. B.

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Leslie Houk - 09 Nov 2009 22:48 GMT

There's a thread on The Rocketry Forum about making an old camera
tripod into a launch pad:

http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=5502

I did something similar, and it worked quite well.

Hope it helps,
Leslie

> Hi all,
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> Thanks,
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lektric.dan@gmail.com - 09 Nov 2009 23:46 GMT

> There's a thread on The Rocketry Forum about making an old camera
> tripod into a launch pad:
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> Hope it helps,
> Leslie

One of the guys in the local club has a pad made from a tripod and a
Harbor Freight Jacobs chuck. With the chuck, you can easily switch
between rod sizes. Several years ago I caught a sale at Musician's
Friend (web site) and ordered several inexpensive folding music
stands. One of these made an excellent folding pad too.

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Joe Pfeiffer - 10 Nov 2009 02:02 GMT

> There's a thread on The Rocketry Forum about making an old camera
> tripod into a launch pad:
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>> Thanks,
>> Mr. B.

My own launch pad was built by my father over 40 years ago; it's a
modified surveyors theodolite. Same principle, of course.

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VenomFangX - 13 Nov 2009 03:13 GMT

I use a strainer post put in the middle of a paddock. the 3m pole is
attached using three large metal hose clips

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