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Thread: Large PVC Launch Pad

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    Large PVC Launch Pad

    I recently took advantage of a scratch and dent sale at Fade-to-Black Rocket Works to get a new high power pad, thus I am offering the one shown below to anyone that wants to pay shipping to your door. The pad is fairly sturdy and I have flown up to a J275 off it.

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    There are caveats though, I am only offering the pad, not the rails or rods as these are being reused on the new pad. Rails and rods can be purchased from 80/20 or McMaster-Carr for a reasonable price. In addition you will have to reconstruct the central mount. This is fairly easy and is made from threaded pipe found at Home Depot. Shown below central mount with is the adjustable bracket to hold the rail. This too is made from common parts from Home Depot.

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    A second configuration is the central mount with an inverted flag mount to hold a rod and angled blast plate. The mount to hold rods will be included in the box.

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    The whole unit breaks down into pieces to fit into a box that is approximately 28"x18"x12" for carrying out to the launch site. This is the box the item will be shipped in. Note in the picture below the central mount and an Aerotech launch controller are shown. These will not be included in items shipped, only the launch pad and rod mount.

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    RULES: PM me if you are interested and provide your shipping address. I will take inquiries on a first-come-first-serve basis. Wait until I get back to you on shipping costs and fees before you Paypal me. Items are fairly heavy, but I will use the least expensive shipping method and you will pay only actual shipping/packaging charges.
    Last edited by dixontj93060; 8th August 2012 at 01:47 PM.
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    Spoken for; pending calculation of shipping cost and payment.
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    Item paid for and shipped.
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