Model Forum / General / Rockets / October 2006

This is a guitar I just started like a few weeks ago... I did the red part
using a cheap 10 dollar airbrush and compressed air cans. You don't need
high dollar equipment to achieve good result, you just need lots of spray
cans and patience. I am not done with this by the way, im ...

...a couple LMR kits intended mostly for notice-not-required demo
flights and for sentimental reasons...
- Super Cherokee  (upscale Cherokee D, 2.34inx40in, w/ 3x24mm motor
mounts, with {dig it} a 9.75" balsa nose cone)

I have up for auction on ROL the two following items that end in less
than 2 days.
Take look these are great items.
http://www.rocketryonline.com//modules.php?name=phpauction&file=item&...

After many years out of model rocketry, I'd like to jump back in with a
2-stage model, probably the Semroc Firefly.  I never tried staging
before, so this would be a nice variety.  (Of course, I'd fly the upper
stage alone, first.)

The following motor has been certified by NAR Standards & Testing for
general use as a Model Rocket Motor effective August 1, 2006.
Aerotech:
G77R

Hey folks ,
I have a complete ncr bomarc w/ no plans anyboby have a copy they would part
with?

I seem to recall someone posting a message about Quest B6-0's being
available in quantity at one of the on-line vendors, but danged if I can
now find the post, here or elsewhere (TRF, OldRockets, etc).
The message was something to the effect that the vendor had bought out

I built some 38mm reloads to use winter of 2004, but never got to fly.
The motors have been assembled ever since.  I plan to fly soon, so will
these motors now be hard to ignite?  Should I disassemble them, scrape
the propellant cores, and reassemble?  Or just leave them as is?  ...

I got a 5' length of 1/16 steel cable for 18 cents at Homedepot. I also
bought a 1/16 set of Ferrule and stop set. I've used a Ferrule before
(squeeze em' with big pliers), but what is a "stop" and why would I
want or need this? What is the best way to do this, that is attach it

Hi, does anyone know of an inexpensive scale or a method that is
accurate enough to weigh rocket of up to 5 kilograms?  (about 11
pounds)
Thanks

It's the 49th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, the worlds first man
made satellite.
And the second anniversary of Space Ship One's trip into space.

Any news about this company?  Ordered some rail buttons a month ago and have
heard nothing, although I did get an automated order response.

The most extreme L3 Cert flight ever?  Great story, Jim ... and an awesome
flight!
http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/822/38/
Tad Danley, K3TD

I'm wondering, as a general rule, what are acceptable of velocities at
which to deploy the parachute.  The type of chute I am describing is a
nylon chute of decent quality, 50 inches in diameter and fastened to an
eyebolt on the centering ring.  The rocket is about 4 pounds.

Looking to bash a kit, having trouble finding stuff that fits their
metric tubes. I need foremost a coupler in 39mm. Also looking for a
motor mount, 24mm, but I think I can handle that one.
TIA