Model Forum / General / Rockets / September 2007

Human natures are fine tuned for gene pool survival.
The way we evolve in the gene pool is that when we're not at war,
we're in a race.
Peace and freedom means competition. Some people are uncompetitive. So

Sputnik's 50th anniversary is coming soon, October 4th to be exact...
Anybody working on a scale R-7 to commemorate this event?

Can anyone suggest a source for 26 or 28 gauge 2 conductor solid core wire?
I need it in 'zip cord' configuration, for igniter leads. I've found the 22
gauge in several places, but I want something smaller for a specific
application.  A 500' roll would be a good start.

I'm building a LOC IV, and will be putting in soem tee nuts for
eventual positive retention... how far from the center of the CR
should they be placed?  The MMT is 38mm (i'll probably be using a 29mm
adapter some of the time)

I haven't been able to access TRF all day, anyone else?

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Due to a few requests for more channels / Q's than the 1 channel
system I've previously made available, I've made available a budget 4
channel system.
Ideal for use with multiple airsoft and paintball pyrotechnics.

I have made a Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sportrockets/
to replace r.m.r. anyone else looking for a place for all sport rocket
hobbyists to talk about are hobby, free of people who would bring us
down.  Anyone who wants to talk about rockets join.  I will not give