Model Forum / General / Rockets / December 2008

I am designing a strand burner to characterize my propellant.  Richard Nakka
recommends using nitrogen to pressurize the chamber.  I was considering
using an air gun hand pump which is capable of 3000 psi.  Is there a hazard
with burning propellant with pressurized air instead of ...

Have a question about building the Estes Scissor Wing Transport.  On
step 3-Attaching the Fins, I have the Pod Fin Braces glued onto the
fins with the fin tabs extending past the braces.  When I line up the
fins onto the power pod, there is roughly a 1/4" gap between the green

44 loads certed for use in California
http://www.amwprox.com/content/view/82/99/

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I purchased a 18/20 and a 24/40 RMR plus reload kids for each.  I have to
say that the instructions which come with the reload kids absolutely suck.
Does anyone have a good set of instructions for someone who is just learning
how to put these together and is paranoid about ...

As I mentioned before, I have a chance to buy LOTS of Estes engines.
What is a good price for Estes engines (various types) and where do
you buy them?
Thanks

Recently I became a member of SORE(pronounced SOAR): Society for Old
RockEteers, by virtue of the fact that I:
1. started in model rocketry before 1970 ( 1967 actually) and
2. attained the ripe old age of 50.

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