So, last club (UROC) launch I went to, someone had an awesome rocket caddy.
Capacity was 7 rockets of a diameter up to 3", plus up to another 10 with a 24mm motor mount. That person was gracious enough to allow me to photograph it for the purpose of reproducing it. (It was someone I hadn't met before or since, and since I have no idea how this person would feel about being featured on our forum, I will keep them anonymous unless they request otherwise.)
Materials:
I came home and fired up the power miter box. Looking back, I think clamping a stop would have made some of the repetitive cuts a lot easier.
Cut list:
At this point, some assembly is required. The 3-1/2" pieces go at the top, and connect to the handles.
The last step was adding pieces of pipe insulation to the rocket-holding segments. I was discussing the design with the original builder, and they mentioned that there was a problem with rockets sliding back and forth. The insulation should stop the sliding, and further should protect from scratches.
Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the results. It's a little bit too long for my King Kraken to fit - I may make some modifications to accommodate it, or I may just leave it out. There's still room for the Darkstar Jr that I've been working on for a few months.
I haven't glued the bits together yet. It seems to be holding together fine. I may do the bits on the bottom - I worry about them pulling apart.
Will report after next launch - should be in less than two weeks!
Capacity was 7 rockets of a diameter up to 3", plus up to another 10 with a 24mm motor mount. That person was gracious enough to allow me to photograph it for the purpose of reproducing it. (It was someone I hadn't met before or since, and since I have no idea how this person would feel about being featured on our forum, I will keep them anonymous unless they request otherwise.)
Materials:
- 3 x 10' Lengths of 1/2" PVC Pipe
- 10 x 1/2" cross fittings
- 16 x 1/2" 90 degree elbow fittings
- 18 x 1/2" Tee fittings
- 1 x 6' length of 1/2" pipe insulation
- PVC Cement (Optional)
I came home and fired up the power miter box. Looking back, I think clamping a stop would have made some of the repetitive cuts a lot easier.
Cut list:
- 48 x 4"
- 4 x 3-1/2" (Mark these and keep separate from the 4" pieces)
- 4 x 12"
- 2 x 31-1/2"
At this point, some assembly is required. The 3-1/2" pieces go at the top, and connect to the handles.
The last step was adding pieces of pipe insulation to the rocket-holding segments. I was discussing the design with the original builder, and they mentioned that there was a problem with rockets sliding back and forth. The insulation should stop the sliding, and further should protect from scratches.
Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the results. It's a little bit too long for my King Kraken to fit - I may make some modifications to accommodate it, or I may just leave it out. There's still room for the Darkstar Jr that I've been working on for a few months.
I haven't glued the bits together yet. It seems to be holding together fine. I may do the bits on the bottom - I worry about them pulling apart.
Will report after next launch - should be in less than two weeks!
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