Model Forum / General / Rockets / March 2005

OK guys, joke's over...
Just got some large tubular Kevlar from Pratt Hobbies to use as part of
the piston ejection system in my 1/4 Scale Patriot from PML for my level
1 attempt.

Estes suggests adding another 13 grams (1/2 ounce) weight to the nose.
The current kit comes with 2 "butter pats" of clay for a total of about
13 grams and they are going to change that to 4 "butter pats" or 2
"cubes" for a total of just over 1 ounce of clay.

I have been googling a bunch lately regarding an Estes boost glider I
bought  around '66, '67, or so. It was one of my more spectacular
failures, but I would like to try it again. The wing was a complete
circle (like the cardboard a pizza is delivered on, but bent in the

Is this visible to the outside world?

AeroTech "blowing up"?
When a rap star "drops" his CD and it sells well it is considered
"blowing up". Relating to a massive sales volume increase.
Is Aerotech blowing up?

How deep can a pit or gouge be in a 38mm Dr. Rocket casing before it is
unsafe to fly?
Has anyone ever used JB-Weld (or someother adhesive) a metal reinforcement
ring at the location?  Any other repair ideas?  The pit is about half the

OK, another question.
When using epoxy, how long should one wait before putting a second layer
of epoxy in place?
For example, if using 30 minute epoxy, you have 30 minutes of 'working'

Sign up now for the upcoming Composite Propellant Methods and Safety
class sponsored by Loki Research.
The class will introduce basic theories in solid rocket motor design,
and methods for small scale production of ammonium perchlorate composite

Tripoli Approves F and G Certification Program for Juniors
February 21, 2005
Web posted at: 2:00 PM EST
(ROL Newswire) --  The Tripoli BoD has approved an F and G

[PROOF] TRA endorses HPR magazine frauds
Path: sn-us!sn-post-01!supernews.com!corp.supernews.com!01rocket
From: Jerry Irvine <01rocket@gte.net>
Newsgroups: rec.models.rockets

from rec.pyrotechnics:
http://www.pyroplanet.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=80
does or will this affect us?
shockie B)

RMR,
We just finished our first attempt at a rocketry website, no advertisements,
no pop ups. Nothing fancy, just basic stuff. Shouldn't take more than a few
minutes to click & read through it. As I learn more it will get better.

Apogee RockSim Files Posted on AeroTech Website
RockSim-compatible .eng files for AeroTech and Kosdon-by-AeroTech (KBA)
motors have been posted to the Resource Library under the "RockSim Motor
Data" heading.

I am going to build the ultimate range box...I think. ;<)
Give me some ideas of what you have for a range box and how you would
improve it.
Thanks

I just want to pass this one, make some easy money.
Hey there my name is Adam and I came this crazy money message thingy,
and I figured I would take a look, and since I am paying for rent, and
my mom's and uncle's car payments I figured a little extra money