XFabricate
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New here, just wanted to say hi to everyone! 
Hello!
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Howdy!
It is customary to post pics of ALL of your rockets upon introduction
Good to see you. What do you fly mainly? I myself like scale stuff lots.
Good to see you. What do you fly mainly? I myself like scale stuff lots.
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Welcome... And agree - pix! Lot'sa pix!!!!
Welcome to the forum. post up lots of pictures of your Rockets for us.
WHY HAS NO ONE MENTIONED THAT WE NEED TO SEE SOME PICS
Welcome to the party. XFab has plenty of pictures here: https://xfabricate.com/gallery/ Nice !
Oh, an expert 3D printer! Good to have around! Welcome!Welcome to the party. XFab has plenty of pictures here: https://xfabricate.com/gallery/ Nice !
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Thanks for the welcomes, everyone! I don't have a rocket of my own yet, I was actually hoping to find some recommendations about that while I'm here.
I'm a huge fan of actual space travel so I'm planning to try and eventually build a working replica of a Falcon 9 or Starship, but I'll probably start with something simpler first.
I'm a huge fan of actual space travel so I'm planning to try and eventually build a working replica of a Falcon 9 or Starship, but I'll probably start with something simpler first.
There are many factors to influence what you start out with, but for recommendations, it would be helpful to have a little bit of background.
Things like: Any modelling or relevant building experience, are there any limitations to be considered, will you fly alone or look for a club and if alone, how big of a field will you have to fly in?
Personally, I would recommend perusing the websites of rocketry vendors to see what tickles your fancy. Then start narrowing those down based on flight or building limitations. The TRF Sponsor Directory is a good place to start browsing. The list isn't comprehensive, so if you see something you like, ask for similar recommendations.
But first, I would recommend looking through the websites of the National Association of Rocketry and Tripoli Rocketry Association to see if either has a group nearby that you could visit.
Things like: Any modelling or relevant building experience, are there any limitations to be considered, will you fly alone or look for a club and if alone, how big of a field will you have to fly in?
Personally, I would recommend perusing the websites of rocketry vendors to see what tickles your fancy. Then start narrowing those down based on flight or building limitations. The TRF Sponsor Directory is a good place to start browsing. The list isn't comprehensive, so if you see something you like, ask for similar recommendations.
But first, I would recommend looking through the websites of the National Association of Rocketry and Tripoli Rocketry Association to see if either has a group nearby that you could visit.
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I'll be sure to check out those resources, thanks. I do have some experience building other stuff, some robotics, electronics, micro-controllers, and 3d printing that I thought might all go well together with rocketry. The only rocket I've flown before was from a hobby shop several years back.
I got files off Thingiverse for a 3D printed V 2. Flies great. Might combine the two hobbies.
