ReynoldsSlumber
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Poor ol' swayback horse!
Cool model.
What did you do rocket wise today?
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Cool model.
I did something I have not done in about 6 years, clean an AT reload case 
This one is short and fat 54/427; just used soap, orange, and water. I can't use Solvents yet.
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This one is short and fat 54/427; just used soap, orange, and water. I can't use Solvents yet.
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Hoping for a good days test frights tomorrow. Three of five for testing.
Edit: Here’s #3. No banana for scale.
Edit: Here’s #3. No banana for scale.
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I have just started on a custom kit I acquired before LDRS. It's a 1/2 scale LOC Esoteric. It has 5 29mm motor tubes. However I end up finishing this, I'll apply it to the full size Esoteric I have stored away.
It's not fun, but it's rocketry related - Started the job of renewing my state license for buying/possessing/flying HPR motors.
Step 1 was to print out, sign and scan my HPR rocket flight logs. Its now a requirement to demonstrate how I've used the license I paid for and which they kindly bestowed upon me 5 years ago. Fortunately I've been OCD enough to have been doing this after each launch day since 2019.
Step 2 was to initiate the "on-line" application process for me to be security & criminal records checked by the State and Feds. I should be OK as I've only committed crimes against fashion in the last few years.
Step 3 will be, for the completion of the "on-line" security clearance application process, for me to turn up at a Post Office in person next week to have my identity verified and pay A$172 for the crim check. Once that's done, it will be 20 to 40 business days for me to hear back and before I can proceed with the State portion of the process, and its fee of A$345.
Step 1 was to print out, sign and scan my HPR rocket flight logs. Its now a requirement to demonstrate how I've used the license I paid for and which they kindly bestowed upon me 5 years ago. Fortunately I've been OCD enough to have been doing this after each launch day since 2019.
Step 2 was to initiate the "on-line" application process for me to be security & criminal records checked by the State and Feds. I should be OK as I've only committed crimes against fashion in the last few years.
Step 3 will be, for the completion of the "on-line" security clearance application process, for me to turn up at a Post Office in person next week to have my identity verified and pay A$172 for the crim check. Once that's done, it will be 20 to 40 business days for me to hear back and before I can proceed with the State portion of the process, and its fee of A$345.
That's funny right there.
Is this once every 5 years? about $500+ Au dollars?
Yeah, 5 year renewal. If I went down the other option for 1 year renewal, it would only be A$240.
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What the h*ll, Bobby!
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I have a few of his kits put away.
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Got up at 7.00 to set up for the day, to be greeted by 15 kph wings with frequent 30 kph gusts.
Not a huge recovery area, so launch is on hold for a couple of hours.
Not a huge recovery area, so launch is on hold for a couple of hours.
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Made a bloody mess. Avoided making plans due to stormy weather.
Mystic inspired BT60 scratch build with ply fins, and Apogee Ebay. 24mm motor mount. Sunk mount in, because it's built for Aerotec motors that have the long nozzle.
Alpha and DRM getting their base coats. Tons of wet sanding next.
Started a Star Orbiter with rail guides, no retainer, and chopped for the Apogee DD kit. 29mm motors, sunken in the same way.
Mystic inspired BT60 scratch build with ply fins, and Apogee Ebay. 24mm motor mount. Sunk mount in, because it's built for Aerotec motors that have the long nozzle.
Alpha and DRM getting their base coats. Tons of wet sanding next.
Started a Star Orbiter with rail guides, no retainer, and chopped for the Apogee DD kit. 29mm motors, sunken in the same way.
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Wagon wheeled the DRM. Should have done the forward ring, not the aft. Will remember for next time.
Balsa and minimum epoxy or CA, is lighter than a globby fillet of glue (any).
Balsa and minimum epoxy or CA, is lighter than a globby fillet of glue (any).
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Finished the Betty. Ignore the string. That's just a "remove before flight" reminder that, that rocket is fully prepped with wadding. Just add motor.
The BT80, 204g, ply fin, monster needs a name:
Someone suggest "Burnin Blue Jeans" because it got a wad of old jeans for a recovery blanket/wadding.
The BT80, 204g, ply fin, monster needs a name:
Someone suggest "Burnin Blue Jeans" because it got a wad of old jeans for a recovery blanket/wadding.
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Had some extra Estes BT80 paper rings around. Amazing how strong they are with a little balsa added. (Again, will do forward ring next time. Derp.)
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AMA had a fun day at their field in Muncie, RC and control line planes, plus they invited ROCI to do a make and take for model rockets. The club bought 6 bulk packs of the Estes Generic E2X and a bunch of A8-3s. It rained from 9-12 but 5 minutes after the rain stopped, the families started rolling in. Most of the kids were between 6-12 years old with a few younger and older. It ended up being a lot of fun and I loved the look of joy when they got to push the button to launch their own rocket. I took some thick and quick glue and it worked great. By the time they put on the stickers and decorated with color markers, they were ready to fly.
No, I think it's more "What the f**k, Canberra?!"
But then it wouldn't be visible, and it looks really cool. Do both, if you must.
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Sorted through my Semroc kits and short listed sales for EBay.
Repacked 63 Semroc kits for ‘later’, AKA ‘mine’.
Not very productive.
Repacked 63 Semroc kits for ‘later’, AKA ‘mine’.
Not very productive.
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I Unwrapped my new Flight Computer from Wildman.........
Bought a Fluctus Flight Computer & Base station System
Now the fun part.... as I learn all about it......... and practice
Bought a Fluctus Flight Computer & Base station System
Now the fun part.... as I learn all about it......... and practice
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Was near a Hobby Lobby I haven't been to before and stopped in to see if they had any recalled D12-5s. No such luck, but they did have remnants of the clearance on the clearance wall. Got (yet) another HFXL and a couple packs of C6-0 for 80% off.
I'm curious, how did you make the ring around the motor mount? I'd leave them on the rear mounts, like @jqavins says, they look great.
MidOH
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That's just an Estes green ring.
I often use a pair of green rings to help get the centering rings perfectly straight.
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Worked on rehabbing a clone of the PSII Nike Smoke that I built several years ago, that needed some love. Its one flight ended in disaster, but no major damage so it was time to break out the 3D printer and design some parts for it that were better than what I had.
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