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Ok, this is going to be my first build thread. I've built a few LPR and MPR since getting back into rocketry so I thought it would be good practice to start a build thread in the event I ever decide to shoot for a level 2 certification. Currently my only thoughts are to get my level 1 cert this spring or summer and have a couple of options for which rocket I may decide to use for that effort. I really loved the looks of the Estes Pro Series II Mega Der Red Max and when I found it for a really good price I jumped on it. Here's the unpacking:
Thanks John for the photo help. I'll add more pics when I get home.
So far I glued the 12 separate Balsa sheets into the 6 panels from which the fin skins will be cut. I will use wood glue for attaching the balsa skins to the ply fins but will use 30 minute epoxy for the rest of the build.
I attached the middle CR to the MMT after giving the MMT a quick roughing up with sandpaper. Also attached an eyebolt for shock cord anchor in the forward CR. I'll be using 4' of Kevlar 900lb tensile 1/8" braided cord attached to the eyebolt to which I'll attach about 15' of 1/2" polyester elastic for the rest of the shock cord.
That's it for now. I only get to work on the hobby for a couple of hours every few days. Any advice will be welcome.
Thanks John for the photo help. I'll add more pics when I get home.
So far I glued the 12 separate Balsa sheets into the 6 panels from which the fin skins will be cut. I will use wood glue for attaching the balsa skins to the ply fins but will use 30 minute epoxy for the rest of the build.
I attached the middle CR to the MMT after giving the MMT a quick roughing up with sandpaper. Also attached an eyebolt for shock cord anchor in the forward CR. I'll be using 4' of Kevlar 900lb tensile 1/8" braided cord attached to the eyebolt to which I'll attach about 15' of 1/2" polyester elastic for the rest of the shock cord.
That's it for now. I only get to work on the hobby for a couple of hours every few days. Any advice will be welcome.
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