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Forum: Ask the Doctor
12-31-2007, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By
Thruster
Check this site...Check this site out. http://www.rockets4schools.org/education/Basic_Rocket_Stability.pdf |
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Forum: Building Techniques
12-29-2007, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,647
Posted By
Thruster
Dude these parts are like around $1 a piece, your...Dude these parts are like around $1 a piece, your time and the engines are the most expensive part of this hobby so you might as well do it right. :) |
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Forum: Projects
12-29-2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By
Thruster
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Forum: Projects
12-29-2007, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By
Thruster
The Dowel pops out when the ejection charge fires...The Dowel pops out when the ejection charge fires and the pieces float down. Thier not very environmentally friendly I guess, but they don't come down like lawn darts. ;) |
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Forum: Projects
12-28-2007, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By
Thruster
Dowel RocketsI made 3 of these Dowel Rockets using 1/2A's and launched them tonight, they flew great. :) |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,126
Posted By
Thruster
I doubt the BATF is worried about a D sized...I doubt the BATF is worried about a D sized flying foam box, but if they want to come over they can race on my Slot Car track. My boys will kick their butts. :D |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By
Thruster
Thanks dwmzmm, pictures would be great. :)
I...Thanks dwmzmm, pictures would be great. :) I think that a heavier rocket would benefit from a catapult more than a lighter one would. |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,126
Posted By
Thruster
Very cool Zep thanks for the pics.
2 micro piezo...Very cool Zep thanks for the pics. 2 micro piezo gyro's and HS-55 servos would work great for rockets with a micro reciever and a LiPo battery pack. You could inginite the engine remotely from a PCM... |
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Forum: Ask the Doctor
12-26-2007, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By
Thruster
Check this video out, the guy taped togather 5...Check this video out, the guy taped togather 5 D's, it should work with C's. :D :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnDEryI3Dk |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,126
Posted By
Thruster
Gyros and servos for stability.Has anyone here ever used a Micro Gyro and Servos to stabilize their rocket? I have very lite weight micro servos and gyro's that might work to stabilize a touchy rocket and add very little weight. |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By
Thruster
I am going to build it as lite as I can and use a...I am going to build it as lite as I can and use a BT-80 as the main tube and then see how many D's or E's it will need. |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By
Thruster
Do you think it would help a lot to catapult the...Do you think it would help a lot to catapult the rocket as the engine is firing up? |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Here are a few more pictures, :) I did a little...Here are a few more pictures, :) I did a little work on it this morning before my boys woke up. It's 3.5 feet tall but I don't know what it weighs yet I have to get a scale. :confused: |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By
Thruster
Catapult, anyone ever use one?I was thinking of building a simple bungee catapult launch pad to help get heavy rockets off the pad a little easier, has anyone done this? I was thinking that with the short burn times of these... |
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Forum: Projects
12-26-2007, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Thanks for the input Al.
I'm going to keep...Thanks for the input Al. I'm going to keep building this thing and see what we can come up with. :D |
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Forum: Projects
12-25-2007, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Hey Zep, this is where I got the idea that the...Hey Zep, this is where I got the idea that the E's had a 7 second burn. http://www.apogeerockets.com/composite_motors.asp They say the E6 has a 7.2 second burn and puts out 40 newtons but the max... |
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Forum: Mission Control
12-25-2007, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By
Thruster
Wow Zep those pics are outstanding, thanks for...Wow Zep those pics are outstanding, thanks for posting them. How does the green ammo box work and should I have one? :) |
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Forum: Ask the Doctor
12-25-2007, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By
Thruster
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Forum: Projects
12-24-2007, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,790
Posted By
Thruster
I put 2 more flights on the Viper today as well...I put 2 more flights on the Viper today as well as 1 on my Scissor Wing. It was about 45 degrees and windy but my wife wanted me to get my 2 boys out of the house for an hour or 2. The Viper flew... |
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Forum: Projects
12-24-2007, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Thanks tbzep, I think your right about the E9...Thanks tbzep, I think your right about the E9 they burn for about 7 seconds right. That would be perfect since I really don't want the air speed to high on this thing. Has anyone ever used a catapult... |
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Forum: Projects
12-24-2007, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Wow dave that thing is mint, thanks for the...Wow dave that thing is mint, thanks for the pictures. :) |
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Forum: Projects
12-24-2007, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Thanks Gus,
Sounds like there is no way this...Thanks Gus, Sounds like there is no way this thing will get into the air at this size with the smaller motors I want to use. I'd like to keep it to a D or E size so I guess under 2' long and 11 oz's... |
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Forum: Projects
12-23-2007, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Thanks for the input Guys this is what I was...Thanks for the input Guys this is what I was looking for, I have monokoted foam board but your right about the Ultracote. As far as wing size and over all size of this bird, I'm not going for scale... |
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Forum: Projects
12-23-2007, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
I'm going to make the front fuselage and wings...I'm going to make the front fuselage and wings from the "Elmers Foam board", I should be able to lighten the frame with hole since I am going to monokote it. I'm going to use body tubes for the 4... |
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Forum: Projects
12-23-2007, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By
Thruster
Hi Don,
I'm going to close both ends of the aft...Hi Don, I'm going to close both ends of the aft fuselage and center a BT-50, the front fuselage will connect using a coupler and 2 dowels to keep it fitted properly. This bird is going to be some... |
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