Musket Chops ~ 5" diameter rocket

marcusSRG said:

Where did you find 4.5" couplers?

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Rocketry Warehouse

patelldp said:

Very, very nice Manny. Looking forward to pics of everything as it's ready to go!

I assume those little cups in the oven with the grains are the R45/Curative for pre-treating the FWFG casting tubes? I also assume you scuffed the ever living crap out of those things.

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Yes and yes

Thanks. Lookin good!

It's starting to look like a rocket now!

Manny, I am excited to see this fly! I will probably stop by and introduce myself and get a little closer look.

....oh....it's an ARCAS!! Looks cool!!

Manny, this project looks awesome, I am very impressed with how far you have come. Good luck.

patelldp said:

Just a word to the wise, you may want to instruct the machinist to break all edges with a small chamfer. That will keep your o-rings from being cut on installation and, more importantly, keep the graphite from crumbling. There should also be a radius of sorts at the inside corner of the aft diameter reduction to prevent a stress failure upon loading. I didn't do it on my recent 76mm nozzle and I am a little concerned with how it will perform. The web is pretty thick, however...

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Not to hijack the thread, but I must say this is a nicely finished nozzle! Dan, how did you chuck the graphite and not leave any bite marks? Soft jaws?

pyrobob said:

Not to hijack the thread, but I must say this is a nicely finished nozzle! Dan, how did you chuck the graphite and not leave any bite marks? Soft jaws?

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Nope, standard jaws. Final step is to lightly chuck the nozzle and hit it with some fine steel wool. Flip and do the same, followed by a rub down with a paper towel.

GRIFFIN said:

....I am very impressed with how far you have come.

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Yeah, the kid has started doin' sum cipherin'

Manny, what are you doing for a liner?

Looks like a fun project and I'm bummed I won't be at Aeronaut to see it.

Derek

DeeRoc29 said:

Manny, what are you doing for a liner?

Looks like a fun project and I'm bummed I won't be at Aeronaut to see it.

Derek

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4.5" filament wound fiberglass tube.

That's too bad, I was hoping to see that P motor project of yours.

patelldp said:

Nope, standard jaws. Final step is to lightly chuck the nozzle and hit it with some fine steel wool. Flip and do the same, followed by a rub down with a paper towel.

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Got it, thanks Dan!

mannyskid said:

4.5" filament wound fiberglass tube.

That's too bad, I was hoping to see that P motor project of yours.

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How are you building up the liner to fit the 4.625" ID?

Yeah, I've rescheduled for Balls. I thought I could get away to aeronaut but my wife decided otherwise.

Finished the motor/ rocket and slapped an ARCAS paint job on it. T-3 hours until Black Rock departure.

Awesome!!! Can't wait to hear how she does. My favorite rocket.

Good Luck Manny!!

mannyskid said:

Finished the motor/ rocket and slapped an ARCAS paint job on it. T-3 hours until Black Rock departure.

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Looks great, I would love to be Black Rock bound for the weekend, if only to see this rocket fly! Safe travels and good flying!

Good luck Manny! We're pulling for you! Proud of you buddy; can't wait to hear about your adventures!

...wish I was there!...

-Eric-

(Even though i'm pretty much done with this #@$%'n website.) Manny, i wish you...Steve and, Alex the best of luck this weekend. Safe trip and, beautiful skies my friend!

I lit the motor today.

mannyskid said:

I lit the motor today.

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So I heard.

mannyskid said:

I lit the motor today.

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And then what happened?????

Jim

mannyskid said:

I lit the motor today.

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patelldp said:

So I heard.

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JimJarvis50 said:

And then what happened?????

Jim

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C'mon Manny! Yer keepin me in suspenders! What happened?

Adrian

mannyskid said:

I lit the motor today.

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I'm sad to hear this, Manny. Hope you're enjoying a cold beer tonight. (You're 21 right?)

DeeRoc29 said:

I'm sad to hear this, Manny. Hope you're enjoying a cold beer tonight. (You're 21 right?)

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lol, still have to prep Aks' rocket tonight

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Wow! Fire from both ends. Never a good sign!

Bummer man it happens to the best, try again.

mannyskid said:

lol, still have to prep Aks' rocket tonight

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Is he going to want that???

mannyskid said:

I lit the motor today.

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Manny-

As I've known you when you were an overly enthusiastic young teen *bouncing* all over rocket fields throughout the Midwest...

To the *slightly more* reserved young man with proper schooling around him now...

The things you will do- Tomorrow...scare me in a good way.

Those who do not try-
Never fail.
Those who never fail-
Aren't trying hard enough.
Keep trying-
You'll figure all the angles out over time...unfortunately time can be a real mother#%^*€r.

Keep trying my friend...

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and, make some more memories. (Hopefully good ones.)


I'll see you in Kansas.