Project_Gemini
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Well, it has officially happened. After 21 years I am building a rocket again. I built today for two hour but the excitement is back. I forgot how much I missed picking wood glue off my hands, sneezing because sawdust flies up my nose, and many other joyful things.
I picked the WAC Corporal because I am interested in US Army rocket/missile history. What better rocket to start than the original sounding rocket, that started it all.
I understand this is a very easy kit to build, but it has been 21 years. I needed to start somewhere and it will only get better from here. Please feel free to give me tips, advice, or critisism. That is the oly way I will get better, you wont hurt my feeling. So without further ado here is my public build.
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This is a good start, all the pieces are in the bag, and my kid is asleep in the monitor. Time to get to work.
Wow, I forgot how time consuming it was to sand fins. This took up most of my time, due to my OCD. It felt like an accomplishment looking at the mound of sawdust.
I brushed on the wood filler so I could begin the motor mount as they were drying. Got half way through the motor mount and the kid woke up from his nap. Time to switch gear.
More to come...
I picked the WAC Corporal because I am interested in US Army rocket/missile history. What better rocket to start than the original sounding rocket, that started it all.
I understand this is a very easy kit to build, but it has been 21 years. I needed to start somewhere and it will only get better from here. Please feel free to give me tips, advice, or critisism. That is the oly way I will get better, you wont hurt my feeling. So without further ado here is my public build.
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This is a good start, all the pieces are in the bag, and my kid is asleep in the monitor. Time to get to work.
Wow, I forgot how time consuming it was to sand fins. This took up most of my time, due to my OCD. It felt like an accomplishment looking at the mound of sawdust.
I brushed on the wood filler so I could begin the motor mount as they were drying. Got half way through the motor mount and the kid woke up from his nap. Time to switch gear.
More to come...