Model Forum / General / Rockets / May 2010

Lots of thanks and a big shout out to Bob Kaplow for his FAQs on
rocket/boost gliders.  Bob, you might want to consider another edit, a
lot of the links are dead, esp. the geocities links (a perpetual
problem in the age of the internet).

Two questions: (1) how practical would it be to make a boost pod and
clip on one of those hobby store "gliders-in-a-bag" they sell at the
check out counter?  Would they stand up to even a mild 18mm engine?
I've got an Estes "Eagle" with sheet foam wings, but it has a tape
overlay to help strengthen the wings.

(2) would it be possible to use a "wind up" plane with a propeller/
rubber band instead of a simple glider?  The boost pod would have to
be made such that it holds the prop in place, yet released smoothly/
easily.

I'm just looking for ways to experiment with stuff I probably have in
my scrap box (parts for pod), or could replace easily (the glider).