The Angry Launch Lug

modeltrains said:

Here's what happens to lugs here. Sometimes they get beveled, sometimes not. Sometimes they are painted then installed, sometimes installed then painted. Sometimes the black bands are paint, sometimes decal.

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I'd like to see a pic of the entire Bubbybird, please.

blackbrandt said:

The angry launch lug... The official mascot of rocketeers everwhere... :rofl:

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I love it!
I'd like to see Gary continue this and broaden the topic.
Whatever the gripe of the day, as long as there's a flight tip or
a construction tip to pass along...this is FUNNY stuff!

Gary Byrum said:

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So this "fanny pack" can hold starters, but can it hold igniters? what about lighters? E-matches or initiators? can one put more than one of the above in a single "fanny pack"?

Nate

nute said:

So this "fanny pack" can hold starters, but can it hold igniters? what about lighters? Starters or initiators? can one put more than one of the above in a single "fanny pack"?

Nate

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Let's hear from the "Irritable Igniter" on this issue.

Now we need Satanic Spiral.

Zeroignite said:

I saw that thread before it got Modhammered. After about three posts it wasn't about the systems anymore, but two users flaming each other.

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FC

We had a cadet forget to attach a launch lug to one of his models. When we got to the flying field, it was painfully obvious that he omitted something important. As a result, he was selected for the honor of carrying "Thor's Hammer" for a day.

Where's my shirt?? I need a shirt with the Angry Launch Lug. Everyone needs a shirt with the angry launch lug..er...rail dood, er, um, irritable ignit - starter dood, sir.

Shirts for sure.

Heck, you ought to do a condensed version of the Handbook of Model Rocketry from the viewpoint of the Angry Launch Lug, the Irritable Igni-er-Starter, the Satanic Spiral, the Nasty Nose Cone, the Picky Parachute, the Moody Motor, etc, etc....

Gary Byrum said:

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Perhaps a link would be in order...

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And here's a link.
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?69085-Hardening-balsa-nosecones&p=759990#post759990

The Apogee Saturn 1b instructions recommend that the launch lug be attached after the rest of the model is completed IIRC.

For some models, I've fashioned launch lugs or guides from small diameter brass rod, paperclips or soft wire. Two simple half loops cemented into corresponding holes on the airframe with CA glue. Less likely to bind up on a launch rod than the old "soda straws".

https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?69251-Arapahoe-J-My-L2-Build/page2
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Awesome!

I think this is my new favorite thread....

codysmith said:

I think this is my new favorite thread....

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It's like Lewis Black got really skinny...

codysmith said:

I think this is my new favorite thread....

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And admit it....you know as you're reading it the voice in your head sounds raspy and grumpy!

ckjohnson said:

And admit it....you know as you're reading it the voice in your head sounds raspy and grumpy!

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Ya know... It really does.

Gary Byrum said:

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This is an open invitation to the Angry Launch Lug:

You and your friends (and enemies) can crash (land) on any of my threads whenever you want. Have fun in Orangeburg, hope GB hasn't "accidentally" left you behind.

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Hermun sez: "Keep yer bootie to yersef! I mite yak!"

I use a dash of graphite powder in the lug, and smear on the rod. If not careful though, it can leave an unwelcome presents to the paint job.