For better or worse, I've decided to paint my current rocket first and install the motor mount after. This leaves me needing a good holder for a BT-60, which is big enough that mounting it on a stick was problematic for me.
So, after some search and experimentation, I found that a 1" PVC pipe cap fits *perfectly* into a BT60. One of these guys stuck onto a piece of 1" PVC and you're good to go. I also wrapped some blue masking tape around the bottom edge, so when it's pushed into the tube there'll be a tape edge at the end of the tube.
I did find a bit of flash at the edge of the cap, so if you want to stick it farther into the tube you'll want to file it down or it'll catch.
So far it's working great. PVC pipe is like my duct tape; I use it for everything. Next up is a stand to hold the rockets horizontal while drying.
So, after some search and experimentation, I found that a 1" PVC pipe cap fits *perfectly* into a BT60. One of these guys stuck onto a piece of 1" PVC and you're good to go. I also wrapped some blue masking tape around the bottom edge, so when it's pushed into the tube there'll be a tape edge at the end of the tube.
I did find a bit of flash at the edge of the cap, so if you want to stick it farther into the tube you'll want to file it down or it'll catch.
So far it's working great. PVC pipe is like my duct tape; I use it for everything. Next up is a stand to hold the rockets horizontal while drying.