Introducing The Mini Tower

[maxvelocity]

I'm sure there is a mathematical term for it but I have played the Andoid game, and suffice it to say, I am NOT smarter than a 5th grader...

From one of those pointy ends of the triangle on top, to the flat side opposite it, how wide is it? (I am wondering how constricting it is for rocket fins.)

I will measure it a little later. It will be fine for most 38mm rockets even with fairly oversized fins. I designed it this way with fin clearance in mind.

 

[majordude]

Is this a kit or does it come assembled?

 

[maxvelocity]

Just out of question, what causes the cost to be so expensive?


Matt

If I wasn't the one building these I personally would find this price inexpensive, but since you asked, stainless steel is not cheap, this design uses two different thicknesses of stainless. The rest of the materials while not super expensive still add up. The tower is TIG welded which uses tungsten, and argon plus the cost of the TIG welder by itself. Next, even though I'm a pretty nice guy I don't like to just build stuff for free so i would like to make a small profit on these for my time spent. it does take a a good amount of time to build one of these.

 

[maxvelocity]

Is this a kit or does it come assembled?

They will come fully assembled.

 

[majordude]

They will come fully assembled.

Would it reduce the cost of shipping (plus make it less likely to get bent) if you made kits instead. And discounted it? The old BMS Gold's were kits.

 

[maxvelocity]

It wouldn't work. They are TIG welded together amd wont be likely to bend if packed correctly. Unless you are an experienced fabricator/welder a kit won't work.

 

[maxvelocity]

Oh, and shipping shouldn't be too bad these things are small and light. Maybe my picture with the super Jart doesn't quite show the size.

 

[majordude]

Oh. I thought maybe the top triangle was welded but everything else was bolted together.

 

[maxvelocity]

The whole tower structure is welded together along with the blast plate and pyramid. The aluminum rails are bolted in on allthread rods which gives it the adjustability for the different diameters. The design is tried and true and has proven to provide arrow straight flights to record altitudes (unofficial, for now). The reason I like this design so much when compared to some others is that the whole tower is perfectly stable once strapped down. The rails can't flop or open up which allows for the great flights.

 

[dlb]

do you have any idea yet of the cost on shipping.
I don't find the price to be out of range!

 

[grouch]

Just out of question, what causes the cost to be so expensive?


Matt

Probably his time. His time seems to be a little north of yours. Learn how to weld and fabricate then build one yourself.

 

[blackbrandt]

OK. I was just wondering if it was materials or time...

 

[dlb]

it would be both, SS is getting very expensive and I can see it takes a couple of hours for assembly(welding, cleaning up the welds, drilling and cutting out the parts).

if you were to duplicate it at home I don't see saving much. you can alway go the cheaper method of steel rod and cement in a coffee can, seen that alot, but not very portable!
again I would be interested, just like to hear the shipping cost to the 30907 areacode
got a MD29 begging to go up on a H399.

 

[maxvelocity]

On Monday I will figure out what is going to cost to ship these. I will post back here then. I would guess 15 to 20 bucks since it should fit in a box that most bigger size rocket kits come in and thats about what I pay for those.

 

[maxvelocity]

DLB,

I checked shipping to Augusta GA and it looks to be right at $20.

Thanks

 

[dlb]

That's not bad for the size it looks to be.

I'll have to get back with you after this Freedom Launch weekend in Orangeburg, SC.

 

[maxvelocity]

Is there anyone else who would like to get in on the first run of these? I am getting ready to order materials.

 

[cwbullet]

I would hold off on ordering until after labor day and you might get a few more. I am interested.

 

[maxvelocity]

I would hold off on ordering until after labor day and you might get a few more. I am interested.

Good point. I have you down Chuck.

 

[dlb]

OK where are you on selling these puppies, Still interested. got Labor day stuff all settled.