Aurora 38mm MD rocket

REK · Sep 27, 2014

Holy **** that is a really clear tube. Good work and glad the problem was solved.

Alexander Solis

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Mariah 54 - CTI RedLightning- I-100 - 6,345 Feet

conman13 · Sep 27, 2014

SinfulDarkLord said:
Holy **** that is a really clear tube. Good work and glad the problem was solved.

Alexander Solis

TRA - Level 1
Mariah 54 - CTI RedLightning- I-100 - 6,345 Feet

Thanks. The epoxy is crystal clear so that helps with he clear tube.

REK · Sep 27, 2014

conman13 said:
Thanks. The epoxy is crystal clear so that helps with he clear tube.

It is very awesome. Hard to believe the epoxy gave you so much trouble due to the self leveling ability. I would have thought it would level out flat. It should be placed in the instructions not to oversaturate the laminate.

Alexander Solis

TRA - Level 1
Mariah 54 - CTI RedLightning- I-100 - 6,345 Feet

Joker050608 · Sep 29, 2014

Wanting to do the same thing with the carbon/kevlar hybrid as well. Only I'm looking to do a 54 mm. I'm following this one to see how things turn out and how the fins will be attached as well. Still unsure on the best way to go about it.

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Joker050608 · Sep 29, 2014

Also I've read every comment and reply here and I must say, nice work so far.

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conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

Joker050608 said:
Wanting to do the same thing with the carbon/kevlar hybrid as well. Only I'm looking to do a 54 mm. I'm following this one to see how things turn out and how the fins will be attached as well. Still unsure on the best way to go about it.

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Cool I hope to do a 54 after this one. I am using the fin guides that come with the Blackhawk 38 from Wildman to align the fins. I will use rocketpoxy or some other strong epoxy to tack them down. Still have to research what epoxy to use for fillets.

conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

Joker050608 said:
Also I've read every comment and reply here and I must say, nice work so far.

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Thanks

REK · Sep 29, 2014

conman13 said:
Cool I hope to do a 54 after this one. I am using the fin guides that come with the Blackhawk 38 from Wildman to align the fins. I will use rocketpoxy or some other strong epoxy to tack them down. Still have to research what epoxy to use for fillets.

You can make some pretty good fillets using the rocketpoxy. Wait 15 minutes to degas and then apply, wait another 15 for it to be peanut butter like and shape it with a dowel or something with a radius. Let cure and you get some wicked fillets.

Alexander Solis

TRA - Level 1
Mariah 54 - CTI RedLightning- I-100 - 6,345 Feet

conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

SinfulDarkLord said:
You can make some pretty good fillets using the rocketpoxy. Wait 15 minutes to degas and then apply, wait another 15 for it to be peanut butter like and shape it with a dowel or something with a radius. Let cure and you get some wicked fillets.

Alexander Solis

TRA - Level 1
Mariah 54 - CTI RedLightning- I-100 - 6,345 Feet

Ya I didn't know if there was anything better to use. I used rocketpoxy on my Blackhawk 38 and man were those fillets smooth with no need to be sanded. I will go with it if I can't find anything better. I don't want these fins to come off. Also have to keep in mind no tip to tip.

conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

Just got my .73 ounce glass. All I can say that it is smooth and light as silk. Work starts this weekend.

conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

Just placed a huge order for everything I need to build this. Should be here by Wednesday for the weekend.😄

codysmith · Sep 29, 2014

Wedensday!?!? What, did you do express? Anywhoo, can't wait for it to start

conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

Amazon prime😃😃😃😃 couldn't live without it...

Joker050608 · Sep 29, 2014

conman13 said:
Cool I hope to do a 54 after this one. I am using the fin guides that come with the Blackhawk 38 from Wildman to align the fins. I will use rocketpoxy or some other strong epoxy to tack them down. Still have to research what epoxy to use for fillets.

This will be my first MD build so I'll be watching closely. I'm actually thinking of using the carbon hybrid as well.

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conman13 · Sep 29, 2014

It's some nice stuff. Like Alex mentioned using a veil of fiberglass is a must. Much easier to sand into fiberglass then it is to sand into kevlar😳

Joker050608 · Sep 29, 2014

conman13 said:
It's some nice stuff. Like Alex mentioned using a veil of fiberglass is a must. Much easier to sand into fiberglass then it is to sand into kevlar😳

Yea I have a small scrap of the hybrid with blue and the kevlar when pulled apart reminds me of those hateful fake spiderwebs that come around Halloween. Alex might be the one making the body tube for me. I don't have he time or patience right now to attempt it myself.

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conman13 · Sep 30, 2014

Joker050608 said:
Yea I have a small scrap of the hybrid with blue and the kevlar when pulled apart reminds me of those hateful fake spiderwebs that come around Halloween. Alex might be the one making the body tube for me. I don't have he time or patience right now to attempt it myself.

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If your getting it from Alex then there's no doubt it won't be perfect!

Aksrockets · Sep 30, 2014

Oh it's hard to share a name with another carbon guy...

Alex

conman13 · Sep 30, 2014

Aksrockets said:
Oh it's hard to share a name with another carbon guy...

Alex

Man hadn't even thought of that...

wfcook · Sep 30, 2014

Aksrockets said:
Oh it's hard to share a name with another carbon guy...

Alex

oint:
I've been wondering how that was working for you.

Joker050608 · Sep 30, 2014

Aksrockets said:
Oh it's hard to share a name with another carbon guy...

Alex

Should we number you guys? Who's older?

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blackbrandt · Sep 30, 2014

Laraway is only 18...

Joker050608 · Sep 30, 2014

blackbrandt said:
Laraway is only 18...

I don't know anyone but a few ppl by name. Which one is that?

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conman13 · Sep 30, 2014

Aksrockets= Laraway

Aksrockets · Sep 30, 2014

blackbrandt said:
Laraway is only 18...

Aye, you're not one to be talking about only...

Alex L.

Joker050608 · Sep 30, 2014

conman13 said:
Aksrockets= Laraway

Well put Alex L. Well put.

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Bojangles · Oct 1, 2014

conman13 said:
Just placed a huge order for everything I need to build this. Should be here by Wednesday for the weekend.&#55357;&#56836;

Where are you getting your glass? McMaster?

conman13 · Oct 1, 2014

Bojangles said:
Where are you getting your glass? McMaster?

ACP composites.

conman13 · Oct 1, 2014

More stuff!!

Lots of chip brushes

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Some measuring cups

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HUGE thing of JB Weld

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$12 scissors that worked perfectly!

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Stuff done:

Mandrel with Mylar

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14.8" of cloth cut for 3 wraps

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That's all for today!

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