bertrand
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I'm a relatively new returnee to LPR. I've built 6 kits, some were Estes, some Quest, and one Newways square rocket.
The other day I was looking at a paper towel roll and wondered, "could I make a rocket out of that?"
Two days later I have what I believe is the ugliest scratch build known to man. Pictures will be forthcoming. The hardest part has been the engine mount. I rolled my own 18mm body tube from copy paper. I tried to make centering rings but that did not work. I ended up winding strips of cardstock around the 18mm tube until it fit snugly inside the paper towel tube. I fiddled with it too much before the glue set and the whole assembly popped loose. I had cut off a short section from a used 18mm engine to serve as the stop at the end of the 18mm tube. This also popped loose, and when I reinserted it, it stuck halfway down. Long story short, the whole assembly was goofed up. I went back to the drawing board and fixed the mess. It's ugly, but I think it will work.
I built the nose cone with a plastic easter egg, masking tape, construction paper, and squares of cardstock. I went through a couple tries before I arrived at a decent looking design that fits. I am now on the way to Hobby Lobby for some elastic cord. I am going to use some fireproof party streamers for a streamer. If the rocket survives its first flight I am going to finish the exterior with primer and paint.
It may be ugly, but it's mine.:grin: Pictures to come when I get home.
The other day I was looking at a paper towel roll and wondered, "could I make a rocket out of that?"
Two days later I have what I believe is the ugliest scratch build known to man. Pictures will be forthcoming. The hardest part has been the engine mount. I rolled my own 18mm body tube from copy paper. I tried to make centering rings but that did not work. I ended up winding strips of cardstock around the 18mm tube until it fit snugly inside the paper towel tube. I fiddled with it too much before the glue set and the whole assembly popped loose. I had cut off a short section from a used 18mm engine to serve as the stop at the end of the 18mm tube. This also popped loose, and when I reinserted it, it stuck halfway down. Long story short, the whole assembly was goofed up. I went back to the drawing board and fixed the mess. It's ugly, but I think it will work.
I built the nose cone with a plastic easter egg, masking tape, construction paper, and squares of cardstock. I went through a couple tries before I arrived at a decent looking design that fits. I am now on the way to Hobby Lobby for some elastic cord. I am going to use some fireproof party streamers for a streamer. If the rocket survives its first flight I am going to finish the exterior with primer and paint.
It may be ugly, but it's mine.:grin: Pictures to come when I get home.