Model Forum / General / Rockets / May 2004

I've noticed a number of questions and/or rumors regarding Estes as of
late.  I just wanted to clear some of these up.
Vern has/had nothing to do with the new kits, he is at home on the
ranch. He hasn't been involved with the Estes company since he retired

Okay, folks, All updates and entries are complete.
Now is the time to determine how to vote.  Here are some thoughts from
one individual:
"I would like to propose a change to the voting system now, before the

 I know this might be a dumb question but I've never known why a
foot-pound is larger than a newton. Never made any sense as a kid, still
doesn't now that I'm back fiddling with the math again after having
returned to the hobby. A meter is longer than a foot, a kilo is heavier

What features should I look for in a tabletop bandsaw? What should I avoid?
What's a good source?

Don't know who's interested but i've written a quick and dirty(ish) PocketPC
download tool for the MiniAlt/WD.
If you want to try it feel free to download it from
http://www.ukrocketry.com/perfectppc.html

When constructing a homemade jet, could compressed air from a shop
compressor be used. My idea was to use a flame tube much like the
setup on a turbojet made with a turbocharger. Any comments or advice
welcome!

Any creative ways ways to add nose weight to balance a rocket? I am working
on a minimum diameter rocket with a G-75 and I have to add a lot of nose
weight, is there any other alternative to this?

Anyone know if there is an LDRS site up? I am looking for some LDRS
information, like where, when, etc.
I hear it's on the East Coast.

Hey Peter....
Is it coming soon???? Inquiring Rocketeers (OK....ME) want to know
Mark A Palmer
TRA 08542   L3

 There's a project I'm thinking about that would be "improved" by
having a clear payload section so the payload in visible. Is there such
a thing out there in the diameter range of say an Estes BT-80, or there
abouts?

Does anyone have a scan of the plan set for the Super Big Bertha? Failing that,
I am mostly interested in nailing a scan of the actual fin set. The nose cone
and BT-80 tubes are easy enough. I looked at JimZ's site and Ye Olde Rocket
Shoppe and cannot find these. Rocksim files out ...

Here is a pic of the new AMW M2200 Skid.
http://warrenbenson.photosite.com/Album2/100B2360.html

I needed a strong glue for home repair. I bought the Devcon 5 minute Expoy in
my local hardware store.  There were warnings not to get it on your skin as
you mixed it, etc.  Of course I got some on my skin, so I washed immediately.  
I also left a window open for ventilation while ...

I've ordered some igniters from "Quickburst". I hope they arrive in time and
are as good as they imply. Meanwhile, as a back up I'd like to try the
Magnelite wires using my Igniterman pyrogyn. My question is does this work?
I would appreciate any feedback from somebody who has tried ...