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Great information, thanks. Could you measure the length of your tube for me? I've read it's 9.25" but wanted to confirm. It's kind of a critical measurement in order for the rotors to release properly. -Tim |
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Yep! Exactly 9.25" long.
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Super, thanks. I think I'm on my way to a few "fix" options.
I'll update this thread when I've completed it. Might be awhile, unfortunately. -Tim |
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I saw this thread the other day when I was researching the OOP Skywinder model rocket.
I was interested in the Skywinder because I had one years ago. I have now idea what became of it, but I digress... The reason why I decided to post here and revive an old thread is because, I am currently building an Estes Venus Probe, and it dawned on me that the small body tube used in this kit is a thick walled body tube just like the Skywinder has, only this tube is a few inches longer than the Skywinder body tube. I believe Estes designates them as heavy wall tubes. A quick look at Estes parts numbers would make one draw this conclusion. Skywinder HBT-20 Venus Probe HBT-760 I'm pretty sure the two tubes are identical except for length. Someone else may be able to double check this. I can not say for certain, because I do not have a Skywinder in my possession at the moment. I just thought I'd at least put this information out there in case someone was really desperate to get their Skywinder flying again they will be armed with the knowledge that they could potentially cannibalize a Venus Probe kit to do it. |
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The tube of my SkyWinder is 9 9/32" long. Bill
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The tube on the Venus Probe is 14 1/2 inches long.
I was actually more concern about the inside and outside diameter of the thick walled tubes being the same. The one on the Venus Probe is just big enough for an Estes 18mm motor to fit inside. The outside Diameter is 19.40 mm. It's a pretty rigid tube as far as model rocket tubes are built these days. They sure don't make then like they used to. I'm not sure about the Skywinder. |
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I ALWAYS use epoxy on these things. 30 minute kind, in the big bottles from Hobby Lobby. Never grabs, allowing you to reposition the tube until it's just right. Any engine mount with "thick" rings, or any case where one tube slips inside another, is just too much of an opportunity for a bad grab.
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White glue grabs too fast to suit me when slipping a tube (or coupler) into a tube. Maybe I'm just slow.
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Chris Michielssen wrote about this a while ago http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...s-glue-all.html with a recent update http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...lue-part-1.html After getting freeze-ups once too many with Elmer's yellow glue, I've switched to epoxy for motor mounts and couplers. I have a bottle of the ("New Stronger Formula") white glue but I won't risk using it where it might grab.
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