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I have a Quest M2Q2, and it's a really short rocket with a 20 mm OD body tube. There's barely enough room in there for the parachute and shock cord as it is, although I probably made my shock cord about twice the standard length. Mine has flown okay the 2 or 3 times I've flown it, but the parachute has gotten scorched each time. I have that problem with *every* small-diameter rocket I own, and I use at least 4 sheets of wadding every time.
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I not only use steel wool, but spray a little silicone lubricant spray on a paper towel and rub the rod down with it. Then use a dry one to wipe it down again to remove any excess. It helps keep the enamel painted launch lug from "catching" or "sticking". Use sparingly, it doesn't take much.
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An earlier post mentioned that the rocket may not have been stable. Did you have to add any nose weight? What motor have you been using? I've got a kit but haven't put it together yet and since you've already been there, looking for some lessons learned.... Don NAR 53455 |
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