jeff_j_black
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Actually this thread is an homage to the other Partizon threads. There is lots of good insight and suggestions in these threads. I'm not a great builder. I spend a lot of time reading the threads here, marveling at just how skilled the posters here are and the amazing results they get. I cherry picked the particular ideas that suit the outcome I want. 1) The third tube will be incorporated into a payload section. 2) I hate finishing fins. So I will paper them using Avery self-adhesive sheets. 3) This should be a potential platform for 29mm H or I motors, but will mostly fly the AT G reloads.
The Partizon threads:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...ng-an-Estes-Partizon-Build&highlight=partizon
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?131072-Estes-Partizon-PSII&highlight=partizon
Papering fins:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?134261-Biohazard-build-thread&p=1590650#post1590650
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?134261-Biohazard-build-thread&p=1586422#post1586422
RKT Files for the Partizon:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?51331&mode=linear&p=503933#post503933
The kit is sold out on the Estes page where I bought it for $22.50. This was an incredible bargain!
You can still get some parts:
https://www.estesrockets.com/rockets/accessories/pro-series-ii?p=1
https://www.estesrockets.com/rockets/pro-series/parts
Though I can't find centering rings in these pages.
I did a PDF scan of the fins, and actually tested transferring it to 1/8 inch plywood using the Avery self-adhesive paper and cut one out. That essentially gave a good cutting guide and papered one side of the fin by default. I test fit it and set it aside as I didn't want to spend more time working on fins. So satisfied that I can replicate the fins easily, I went forward the the stock fins.
Again, thanks to all the great posters for the knowledge imparted in the threads above. Now on with the build...
The Partizon threads:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...ng-an-Estes-Partizon-Build&highlight=partizon
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?131072-Estes-Partizon-PSII&highlight=partizon
Papering fins:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?134261-Biohazard-build-thread&p=1590650#post1590650
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?134261-Biohazard-build-thread&p=1586422#post1586422
RKT Files for the Partizon:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?51331&mode=linear&p=503933#post503933
The kit is sold out on the Estes page where I bought it for $22.50. This was an incredible bargain!
You can still get some parts:
https://www.estesrockets.com/rockets/accessories/pro-series-ii?p=1
https://www.estesrockets.com/rockets/pro-series/parts
Though I can't find centering rings in these pages.
I did a PDF scan of the fins, and actually tested transferring it to 1/8 inch plywood using the Avery self-adhesive paper and cut one out. That essentially gave a good cutting guide and papered one side of the fin by default. I test fit it and set it aside as I didn't want to spend more time working on fins. So satisfied that I can replicate the fins easily, I went forward the the stock fins.
Again, thanks to all the great posters for the knowledge imparted in the threads above. Now on with the build...