Model Forum / General / Rockets / March 2006

Speaking of ejecting motors, here are a couple of motor spitters I just
got the finishing touches on.
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Since I have been away from the hobby for a while, I wondered what happened
to Bruce Kelly after stepping aside as the TRA President.  Is he still
running High Power Rocketry?  Is it going to be a stand-alone magazine now
that Tripoli has inked a deal with another magazine?  I ...

At the college I work for we picked up and built an Aerotech G-Force
so that it can loft a CanSat (electronic package the size of a soda
can).  We are planning on flying it in about 3 weeks from now, so
I am just wondering what things to look out for when flying an

Thanks guy's for your help on the baby wipes question.
Now I need some good advice about the placement of the deployment
charge in an altimeter controlled rocket.
The rocket in question is a 10" Thumper, about 32 pounds loaded. The

Starting Now, Contrail Rockets entire line of 54mm Motors is on sale.
All prices of Contrail 54mm Hardware and Reloads is 25% off.  This 25%
off sale is for a limited time only, and will run for 2 Weeks only.
This Promotion will end on March 5th, 2006.

Can anyone recommend a good source for custom dry transfers
(lettering/logos)?

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/02/24/cormorant/index.html
That thing flying would definitely freak out the die-hard "Area 51
Watchers" club...
<g>

As part of a Summer Science Camp themed in "Star Wars", I am putting
together a model rocketry program.  I will be using one of the
Educational Kits, but would like to add a few Star Wars Kits if they
are available and reasonably priced.  Has Estes made any Star Wars

I just received my first shipment from Semroc.
Over the past few months, I have heard, from you guys,
nothing but praise for Semroc...yet, your kind words
are *still* not adequate.  I placed my order on

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or flat ripoff you
decide...
Estes new kit.....
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I am getting ready to clone the classic Estes Thor-Agena B.
While looking through the available parts from BMS...I
have run into a few question marks.  BMS carries the
transition(s) and nose cone(s)...but they carry two

AeroTech Level 2 Offer
February 22, 2006
Web posted at: 6:37 PM EST
(ROL Newswire) --  In cooperation with Rouse-Tech Monster Motors, and

Could this be a feasible way of getting small quantities of BP
for ejection charges, for those can't otherwise get any locally?
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/65134-7820-308.html

I bought an Orbital Transport about 3 years ago.  I built it to hang up
recently.  I finished the kit, looked great, went to put on the decals, and
the damn decals won't come off the sheet without ripping.  Anyone have
suggestions for getting decals off easier?  They are really ...

I'm going to be flying my AeroTech 24 mm reloadable set soon. To
facilitate the launch I was going to buy a box of Baby Wipes at the
foodstore when I noticed that it said "no more alcohol formula" on the
lable.