Hello everyone,
Let me start off by saying thanks. I've been lurking for awhile learning and getting ready for my first build. I have learned so much here and a couple of other sites that will help me avoid mistakes, there is no book big enuf or with this much info. I got back into rocketry because of my boys, 8 and 10. I've been building and helping them build for about a year and a half now.
Over the past three months, I built two mid power kits and a couple of larger ones for the kids, but just couldn't resist the temptation to do a couple of high power rockets.
The kit I selected was a PML BUll Puppy. Personally, I like the military missile styles and this goes right up my alley.
It isn't quite as big as the Nike Ajax from Launch Pad, but the power will be a considerable step up.
A couple of things I want to do to this project that I think will help. Any suggestions are certainly welcome.
First, I want to use an Aeropack retainer system, my only problem with this is that I have called twice and sent two emails and no reply, are they still in business or did I just catch them at a bad time?
I plan to use a nomex sleave for the chute and cords, I have several old nomex flight suits that can contribute to the project.
I will probably only shoot 29 mm motors out of this model, there really isn't any clubs very close. Baton Rouge is about 3 hours as is B'ham. I'll probably go with the PML adapter.
I do plan on foaming the can for additional strength.
As far as tools go, I have a small lathe, about every power tool and pleanty of hand tools, this really isn't an issue.
I would eventually want to incorporate an altimeter system and audio alarm to help find the rocket if needed. Seen the strings here and I have some of the pool alarms laying around. They are small, self contained and painfully loud.
Thanks anyhow, look forward to sharing my experiences and learning from all of you.
r
Hank
Let me start off by saying thanks. I've been lurking for awhile learning and getting ready for my first build. I have learned so much here and a couple of other sites that will help me avoid mistakes, there is no book big enuf or with this much info. I got back into rocketry because of my boys, 8 and 10. I've been building and helping them build for about a year and a half now.
Over the past three months, I built two mid power kits and a couple of larger ones for the kids, but just couldn't resist the temptation to do a couple of high power rockets.
The kit I selected was a PML BUll Puppy. Personally, I like the military missile styles and this goes right up my alley.
It isn't quite as big as the Nike Ajax from Launch Pad, but the power will be a considerable step up.
A couple of things I want to do to this project that I think will help. Any suggestions are certainly welcome.
First, I want to use an Aeropack retainer system, my only problem with this is that I have called twice and sent two emails and no reply, are they still in business or did I just catch them at a bad time?
I plan to use a nomex sleave for the chute and cords, I have several old nomex flight suits that can contribute to the project.
I will probably only shoot 29 mm motors out of this model, there really isn't any clubs very close. Baton Rouge is about 3 hours as is B'ham. I'll probably go with the PML adapter.
I do plan on foaming the can for additional strength.
As far as tools go, I have a small lathe, about every power tool and pleanty of hand tools, this really isn't an issue.
I would eventually want to incorporate an altimeter system and audio alarm to help find the rocket if needed. Seen the strings here and I have some of the pool alarms laying around. They are small, self contained and painfully loud.
Thanks anyhow, look forward to sharing my experiences and learning from all of you.
r
Hank