Fly Me!

[bradycros]

Spray adhesive will be used to stick the fin guide tool template to the foam poster board.

[rbelknap]

Of course you could over fill the spirals with CWF useing a spoon like this fella did. Then after a boat load of self inflicked sanding you could admire your work and fool yourself into thinking the tube is smooth.

Picture found on TRF.

Expand picture to see details.

I'll admit it, that's my, uh, "handiwork."

In my defense, I used a brush to do the application. The spoon was for mixing water into the CWF. (It's what I had on hand.) But that's really no excuse for how thick I applied the filler.

It's a learning process, which is continuous... my next build will be much better, thanks in no small part to following this thread.

[bradycros]

I'll admit it, that's my, uh, "handiwork."

In my defense, I used a brush to do the application. The spoon was for mixing water into the CWF. (It's what I had on hand.) But that's really no excuse for how thick I applied the filler.

It's a learning process, which is continuous... my next build will be much better, thanks in no small part to following this thread.

Your finished Mean Green rocket looks very good. For those interested in seeing the fruit of rbelknaps efforts, go to:

www.rocketreviews.com/mean-green-5990.html

[T-Rex]

Spray adhesive will be used to stick the fin tool guide template to the foam poster board.

I usually use a glue stick. Cheap and no fumes.

[bradycros]

I usually use a glue stick. Cheap and no fumes.

Good suggestion.

[bradycros]

I usually use a glue stick. Cheap and no fumes.

Good suggestion.

What type of glue is a glue stick made of?

[HammerZ2008]

Your finished Mean Green rocket looks very good. For those interested in seeing the fruit of rbelknaps efforts, go to:

www.rocketreviews.com/mean-green-5990.html

I was always told, it has to look ugly before it can look pretty. That is a good example of that.

[bradycros]

I was always told, it has to look ugly before it can look pretty. That is a good example of that.

Well, there ya go!

[T-Rex]

What type of glue is a glue stick made of?

Not sure. I use them because I have them for filling receipts with my expense reports. They work very well for paper to paper. Nothing important or permanent like printing & adding the company logo to your rockets. Doesn't adhere well to the painted round surface of a body tube.

[JPVegh]

Elmers GP glue sticks are made of a non-toxic synthetic polymer. I assume that means that no horses or cows are used in the formula?

[bradycros]

Elmers GP glue sticks are made of a non-toxic synthetic polymer. I assume that means that no horses or cows are used in the formula?

OK, that's some good to know info. Thanks for passing that on.

[bradycros]

Spray adhesive will be used to stick the fin tool guide template to the foam poster board.

The spray adhesive and poster board can be found at Wal Mart.

[bradycros]

Spray adhesive will be used to stick the fin guide tool template to the foam poster board.

The template is stuck to the foam board in such a mannor as to create a six pointed star. This leaves more foam board around the fin tips for the needed strength in this area of the fin guide.

[Marc_G]

Interesting! I hadn't thought of that!

[bradycros]

Spray adhesive will be used to stick the fin guide tool template to the foam poster board.

The template is stuck to the foam board in such a mannor as to create a six pointed star. This leaves more foam board around the fin tips for the needed strength in this area of the fin guide.

The paper corners of the template that overhang the foam board are removed to achive that 'sporty' fin guide look.

[bradycros]

Boy, I'll tell ya, this is a tough crowd.

[HammerZ2008]

Just looking forward to the detailing stage.

[013Rocketry]

Looks Great! An excellent build thread. Can't wait to see how the painting goes.

[bradycros]

Spray adhesive will be used to stick the fin guide tool template to the foam poster board.

The template is stuck to the foam board in such a mannor as to create a six pointed star. This leaves more foam board around the fin tips for the needed strength in this area of the fin guide.

The paper corners of the template that overhang the foam board are removed to achive that 'sporty' fin guide look.

Some cutting with an X-acto and "PRESTO!" a Fin Tool Guide is ready to be used.

[T-Rex]

All this time I've been using that fin guide wrong and didn't know it...

Wrong or not, I like my way better.

[bradycros]

The template is stuck to the foam board in such a mannor as to create a six pointed star. This leaves more foam board around the fin tips for the needed strength in this area of the fin guide.

The paper corners of the template that overhang the foam board are removed to achive that 'sporty' fin guide look.

Some cutting with an X-acto and "PRESTO!" a Fin Guide Tool is ready to be used.

I say that's not, I say that's not it son.

[bradycros]

The template is stuck to the foam board in such a mannor as to create a six pointed star. This leaves more foam board around the fin tips for the needed strength in this area of the fin guide

.

The paper corners of the template that overhang the foam board are removed to achive that 'sporty' fin guide look.

Some cutting with an X-acto and "PRESTO!" a Fin Tool Guide is ready to be used.

Watch me pull a fin guide out'a my hat. Nothing up my sleeve...

[bradycros]

Some cutting with an X-acto and "PRESTO!" a Fin Tool Guide is ready to be used.

I say that's not, I say that's not it son.

Watch me pull a fin guide out'a my hat. Nothing up my sleeve...

...PRESTO CHANGEO!

[Madison Alum]

To sand the curved and round surfaces of the nose cone, concave sanding blocks were made.

There's more to making these buggers then meets the eye.

I eagerly await the continuation of your build thread. Also, if you can find the time, please explain the construction of the concave sanding blocks.
Thanks,
John

[bradycros]

I eagerly await the continuation of your build thread. Also, if you can find the time, please explain the construction of the concave sanding blocks.
Thanks,
John

What would match the O.D. of a BT-60 perfectly?

The I.D. of another length of BT-60 after it has been cut into halfs, thirds or quarters.

The I.D. of the concave sanding block needs to be prep'd to get the desired results on the rockets BT.

[Madison Alum]

What would match the O.D. of a BT-60 perfectly?

The I.D. of another length of BT-60 after it has been cut into halfs, thirds or quarters.

The I.D. of the concave sanding block needs to be prep'd to get the desired results on the rockets BT.

I've read your post regarding turning up the corners of the sandpaper. Do you also sand down the inside of the block to keep the diameter the same once the sandpaper is applied?

Thanks for all the great info. I may not jump in here very often, but I am learning a lot.
John

[bradycros]

I eagerly await the continuation of your build thread. Also, if you can find the time, please explain the construction of the concave sanding blocks.

Thanks,
John

A aluminum angle was used to extend a line down both sides of the tube to mark the halfs.

[bradycros]

Cut the tube with a knife or sizzors. The cut will leave a burr on the I.D. Sand the burr off all the I.D. edges.

[HammerZ2008]

Aw man, I was wanting to see you pull a rocket through the fin guide for your next trick.

[bradycros]

Aw man, I was wanting to see you pull a rocket through the fin guide for your next trick.

It will happen soon.