See Through Model Rocket Engine

adrian · May 19, 2017

If the idea of someone modifying an Estes motor and then posting the results on YouTube upsets you, look away now.

On the other hand, if you want to see in, graphic, slow motion detail, exactly what goes on when you press the "Fire" button:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xvVJQSGHts&feature=youtu.be

Marc_G · May 19, 2017

My favorite part was when he was holding it in his protected hand, and started drilling into the nozzle with a power drill to clear it out... (shudder!)

TRFfan · May 19, 2017

two other people already posted this.

TangoJuliet · May 19, 2017

The best video yet of how a model rocket engine works! Though it should come with a warning: Do Not try this at home!

dr wogz · May 19, 2017

https://fliskits.com/products/01prod_fs.htm

this might be more appropriate..

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