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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-21-2013, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 245
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tbzep
Eliminate those last three words and you've got...Eliminate those last three words and you've got it nailed! :chuckle: BTW, just so folks won't accuse me of making it up: http://www.oldrocketforum.com/showpost.php?p=60347&postcount=3 As you can... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-21-2013, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 245
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tbzep
Kaplow said that the coding started in 1976 and...Kaplow said that the coding started in 1976 and before that, they all had dates. He's like Sheldon when it comes to being wrong. :eek: |
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Forum: Current Kit Talk
05-15-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 359
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tbzep
All these glue varieties and techniques are all...All these glue varieties and techniques are all fine and dandy for us. However, we're missing the big picture here. These kids are little and have absolutely ZERO skills outside of Playstation/Xbox... |
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Forum: Current Kit Talk
05-14-2013, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 426
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tbzep
You don't pour much concrete on a submarine, eh? ...You don't pour much concrete on a submarine, eh? :D . |
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Forum: Projects
05-14-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 214
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tbzep
Display it proudly. People pay huge bundles of...Display it proudly. People pay huge bundles of money for old stuff that displays use, abuse, rust, patina, etc. etc. to decorate their homes. My two oldest rockets are displayed next to nice shiny... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
05-14-2013, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 695
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tbzep
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Forum: Building Techniques
05-14-2013, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 252
Posted By
tbzep
I agree on the aroma, and the weakened state of...I agree on the aroma, and the weakened state of modern orange tube stuff! Tick? What tick? |
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Forum: Current Kit Talk
05-14-2013, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By
tbzep
True, and true, if done correctly. However, it...True, and true, if done correctly. However, it is only secure if the student can get the green adapter pushed all the way down before the glue grabs. I'm working with kids that are 8 and under. |
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Forum: Mission Control
05-12-2013, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 712
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tbzep
I see a quick and dirty C11 to E9 two stager in...I see a quick and dirty C11 to E9 two stager in the B6-4 field's future! :cool: |
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Forum: Mission Control
05-12-2013, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 712
Posted By
tbzep
I'm disappointed that you didn't notice my...I'm disappointed that you didn't notice my temperature calibrations. :( If it is due to temp cycling, the other motor in the pack (or any E9's in the same range box) would likely have suffered the... |
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Forum: Mission Control
05-12-2013, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 712
Posted By
tbzep
Millions of motors travel cross country every...Millions of motors travel cross country every year in plain old 18-wheeler trailers. They get hotter than a quad sphere'd tomcat in summer and colder than a female sorceress' ventral protrusions in... |
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Forum: Current Kit Talk
05-12-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By
tbzep
They have gone back to rubber cords. They look...They have gone back to rubber cords. They look like they are about 22-24" long. As I mentioned in the post, kids build the kits by the instructions but they have issues with the cans becoming... |
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Forum: Current Kit Talk
05-11-2013, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By
tbzep
Generic E2X Bulk Kit ChangesIt's been a couple of years since we've bought new Generic E2X kits for our school. The previous kits were horrible, with several major issues, most of which have been remedied with the new kits. ... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
05-05-2013, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,200
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tbzep
It was definitely a cool looking plane that most...It was definitely a cool looking plane that most likely was the inspiration of many toys, tv/movie models, comic book jets, and animated aircraft. Unfortunately, it was "born" when planes were... |
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Forum: Scale & Sport Scale Rocketry
05-04-2013, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By
tbzep
I don't recall seeing a kit model of the FGM-148....I don't recall seeing a kit model of the FGM-148. There have been scratch built models, though. The usual place to find this sort of model is The Launch Pad, but I don't see it listed. You might... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
05-04-2013, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 129
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tbzep
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Forum: FreeForAll
05-04-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,200
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tbzep
F-111F's supported by EF-111A's also flew in...F-111F's supported by EF-111A's also flew in Operation El Dorado Canyon in the face of K/G/Qadaffi's "line of death". |
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Forum: Building Techniques
05-02-2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 387
Posted By
tbzep
I did just that with my Centuri Saturn V when I...I did just that with my Centuri Saturn V when I was a kid. Before I ever heard of pistons as recovery protection, I made a 4" cardboard disk with two flaps, very much like a shotgun wadding. I... |
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Forum: Building Techniques
05-01-2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 387
Posted By
tbzep
Jim,
Just photograph it, fly it a few times,...Jim, Just photograph it, fly it a few times, and retire it to hangar queen status while it still looks good. Build another one with a more reliable baffle system and fly it until it's completely... |
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Forum: Building Techniques
04-29-2013, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 387
Posted By
tbzep
Jim,
If you want to use that fancy baffle, coat...Jim, If you want to use that fancy baffle, coat the inside of a tube coupler with epoxy and slip it down over the ports. That should keep it from burning through long enough that you will probably... |
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Forum: Building Techniques
04-29-2013, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 387
Posted By
tbzep
I've never had any body tube issues with the...I've never had any body tube issues with the half-moon (split plate) type. It's the one in the first pic with the ejection gases being ported to the side that will likely cause paint discoloration... |
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Forum: Building Techniques
04-28-2013, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 387
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tbzep
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Forum: Building Techniques
04-28-2013, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 387
Posted By
tbzep
I had burn through on a mid-power kit where hot...I had burn through on a mid-power kit where hot gases were directed outward onto the main body tube via the baffle. It was a AAA Model Aviation Fuels Cherokee-G that used heavy walled tubing and... |
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Forum: FreeForAll
04-28-2013, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 139
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tbzep
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Forum: FreeForAll
04-28-2013, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 139
Posted By
tbzep
66 Behind The Scenes Pics Frome The Empire Strikes Backhttp://imgur.com/a/HGtG0?utm_source=feedly :cool: |
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