zanfar
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Two models in my stack are the Estes Yankee and Long Tom (instructions linked).
The Yankee is an 18mm MD rocket, and uses masking tape for friction-fit motor retention. Frankly, I don't like this. I know it proabably works just fine, but I was hoping one of you would know a more positive method of retention. I was thinking of just mounting the motor hook in the body tube.
The Long Tom is not a MD model, but as the two motors are placed flush with each other, again no motor hooks are used. Again, I'm looking for better retention suggestions. I could probably work a hook into the booster stage, but the entry end of a hook won't fit in the sustainer.
Thanks
The Yankee is an 18mm MD rocket, and uses masking tape for friction-fit motor retention. Frankly, I don't like this. I know it proabably works just fine, but I was hoping one of you would know a more positive method of retention. I was thinking of just mounting the motor hook in the body tube.
The Long Tom is not a MD model, but as the two motors are placed flush with each other, again no motor hooks are used. Again, I'm looking for better retention suggestions. I could probably work a hook into the booster stage, but the entry end of a hook won't fit in the sustainer.
Thanks