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But if you really, really need that hour, better go larger (capacity) and different chemistry does different things as you reach the capacity of the pack. Lipos, for intance, don't like to be drawn...

As requested. YOUR fatboy parts can be made however you like... drilled holes for aeropack are an example, TTW tab can be whatever length you want, cluster rings... PM to order, now!

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Demar and his thermite.....er, magic stuff that caused his rocket to leave first....

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Yes, I can do fin sets, rings, interlocking.... generally awesome. :-)

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By mass launch, you mean bracket racing drag race? Two at a time? ;)

Build models and we can do up to 10 and fly them on A motors we probably wouldn't have to move the pads...

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Good range management should cause rockets to fly on trajectories so that disasters take out corn plants or poke holes in sod, not people and cars. That process should include ways to evaluate...

Time for an update- our customer's WAC Corporal build is coming along. We were asked to make some parts for the external conduit on the rocket. The conduit will be built with a section of 54mm...

VonMises-

A website is in the works, along with a dozen other things!! :) I'm UpscaleCNC, and made the parts to Evan's specification and design. I won't clutter up his thread with advertising...

We made parts for a 7.5" LOC tube based WAC Corporal, mrwalsh85 posted about it above. Don't seem to be any pictures, maybe Mike can post a few. Anyway, the next step of the project was to create...

I buy full sheets of baltic birch, they're 5x5, or 60"x60"-- no overage. I believe they're actually a metric dimension, but without a 6' dial caliper, I can't measure to see for sure. Either way,...

A customer who likes big rockets contacted us for some custom rings and plates. These were made to a spec'd dimension, probably for sono tube. No problem, big or small. That's a 6" caliper...
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Today's customer had a different take on our tabbed and notched fin and rings design. This is all sized for PML tubes, 3" motor, 7.5" airframe.

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UpscaleCNC

Re HPR-- what tubes are the popular ones? These go on the OD so wall thickness plays a role. LOC 3" is smaller than PML phenolic, for instance. A smooth fit is important, I think, vs making them...

Cease and Desist letter sent to AT. Images of the letter in its entirety on the AT facebook page, here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151531143308955.1073741826.159005948954&type=1

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Yes. And not with a pre-made dip, nor ground up fireworks. However, I keep on using the igniters that come with the motors I burn and they nearly always work...:o

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Thanks Mike! Here are some shots of all the parts prior to assembly. These were made this afternoon for a friend. His was being installed in a PML 4" cone and so a bulkhead was made for that cone. ...

I will be making one tomorrow, starting with a standard 4" PML cone. Pics of the entire process will appear late tomorrow afternoon! Mike (mrwalsh85) may have some pics of the smaller mounts (LOC...

RodRocket, PM sent

Jim,
For those, we matched GLR's pricing on custom stuff, so they were 5.60 each, and the small holes were thrown in for free. Not a great money maker, but may lead to future business!

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Todays customer is repairing a 3" rocket; the motor mount and old shock anchor was ruined. He asked for two 3"-54mm rings and a 3" to 54mm coupler ring, all notched for a loop of Kevlar he plans to...

UpscaleCNC can make whatever you need, cnc router cut. The router can also cut or spot small holes for retention, bolts, screws, whatever. See the example below for ideas- the customer wanted a...

Here is the latest custom creation, a 5.5" Bertha fin and rings assembly designed for LOC tubes. The fins and rings are notched so they overlap. This positive locking design provides excellent...

I like (and own) power tools; a miter saw will make quick work of this. Of course, stuffing the shockcord down in the tube is an obvious prep before cutting. Since it is a paper tube, using the...

This may be to keep from spinning the studs in the hub.

Tamping the powder is a very good idea. Note that it will change the action of the charge, so some experimentation is needed. A heavily tamped charge will bang a lot more than a very loose one. ...

catos. Here's two, both from Jim DePape.

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This is a US Rockets cluster, I forget the model. Center 24mm, outboard 18mms. The center blew the nozzle and a chunk of...

These by Jim Goggins/Linda Newman, I think.

The snowblower crew made a spot...
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Amenities... seat may be cold.
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Nice rack of LPR rockets (yes, we forgot clothespins... )...

These photos credit to Jim DePape, MARS member and photographer- thanks Jim!

First rocket of the new year
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The warming pavilion during one of the snowier times
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Some of you know the Geneseo, NY rocket field, also home to the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group. NYPOWER happens here, NSL2012 did, a couple NARAMS... etc. The field is large, flat, grass...