Model Forum / General / Rockets / August 2004

What would you suggest the best way would be to attach fiber glass
fins to an aluminium bodytube?
I'm planning on doing my L3 at Balls and if my main idea falls through
(composite fincan to slide over tube) I'd like to have a workable fall

Hello, just wanted to let some people know that i have put up a bunch of
Estes/cox rockets onto our website. If you have further comments please
leave them here or on the website. If you have requests same applies.
http://www.hungates.com

As more non-Hypertek hybrids (and some really kewl ones, too, I might
add!!) are showing up at our launches, we're faced with the issue of
using standard APCP igniters (relatively high current) to light the
non-HT hybrids.  We usually set up our HT equipment as far away from

This just a communications test by Netops , Thanks.

Hey Kurt,
I did the tests on the fork tines as you requested. I'll upload the data in
a day or two.
I have one question, is this how you use these in your rockets?

Before my Mean Machine crashed I had to field repair a
fin and used "super glue gel".  Having never used it for
that purpose I wasn't sure if it would work.  Not only
did it work but it worked fast and seemed very strong.

This is mostly for those of you who still fly low-power for most of your
rockets.  How many launches do you average in a summer?  Total flights, not
just total 'launch days'.
Of course, I expect the high-power rocket guys to have a much lower number,

FOR SALE
Garmin eTrex Summit
With magnetic compass and barometric altimeter
Sight N Go feature for rocket finding

From Trip Barber:
I am pleased to announce that NARAM-47 will be hosted by the Queen
City Area Rocket Klub (QUARK) NAR Section #624 (website
http://quarkers.org), on July 30 - August 5, 2005 at Voice of America

Yeah, I know - check their website.  I know NARAM and LDRS have been discussed
here.  Large, national get-togethers.  But do people mind hearing about smaller
launch days?  Or even individual launch days?  Ok, the last one might be
pushing it...<g>

Semroc has introduced their new SLS line of rocket kits.
"SLS is short for Semroc Large-Scale Rocketry. Based on the original
Centuri Large Scale Line using larger, thicker-walled body tubes,
Semroc is introducing several models in the Mid Power range. Most of

Howdy
I was looking to see if anyone had used a wireless video camera in a
payloader rocket.
If so,what rocket and engine did you use? I have a small payloading estes

as reported on CNN.com:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/08/09/bc.privaterocket.ap/index.html
I think this one will take the CATO prize for 2004.
Steve

What cn I use to store a small amount 8oz of BP in? Tupperware ok? altoids
metal tins? can I should I use a desiccant?
TIA
shockie B)

I am in the process of building a Performance Rocketry, 2/3 scale
IQSY Tomahawk. Anyone know where I can find a detailed picture or
line drawing. In particular, I'm looking for details on the payload
section and the strip antenna. I have Peter A's Rockets of the World,