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Made some rocket stands
With short fins and engine hooks my rockets won't stand by themselves. So I went to the dollar store and bought a package of 3 hexagonal boxes and some dowels. Had to cut a slot for the hook.
Now I can put them on my nightstand |
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Really cool idea. Is that the whole box or just the lid?
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The "boxes" are just open. So yeah, like lids or trays.
$2 for 3 |
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Not bad. I made mine from wood plaques from Hobby Lobby in 3 sizes (4", 5", and 6.75") with a 1/2" inch hole drilled in the middle, 1/2" dowel, and an expended engine to fit into the rocket's motor mount. Length of the dowel varies, depending on the model it is to hold (I aim for 1/2" to 1" clearance between the wood and rocket fins).
The expended engine allows the engine hook to nearly but not quite, de-compress while on the stand. For some reason the forum won't display photos from Imgur, no matter what I try. |
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I find the proliferation of display stands for model rockets to be a useful trend.
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Shoot. I'd like to see them
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Rob, here are the picture links, since I can't post them here. https://i.imgur.com/vhwM8bb.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cD5uvFj.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XVQyOgH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PBc5suZ.jpg?1 |
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They look great. Secure as well.
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__________________________________________________ ___________ That is what I did with round ones! ____________________________ |
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Found "Mini Wavy Plates" at the dollar tree by the wedding stuff , 12 for a dollar. Flip them over put a piece of label paper on the back, glue on a spent motor or a yellow spacer and you got a nice stand for smaller rockets. Painting the inside is optional.
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