OC_Rocket_Man
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Hello all-
Many years ago I built an AT Initiator. Fast forward to today and my young son enjoys rockets and it's a great way to get him involved with science and math.
When I built the Initiator, I used something like HobbyLite Filler to fill in the spiral grooves on the BT. I've read people on here talking about Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler, but I never see a specific type mentioned and they make a slew of different formulas, tubs vs tubes etc. Is there a particular one that works better than others? Like E855, or this one: https://www.joann.com/wood-filler-1-4-pint/12752622.html How about Squadron Putty?
I'm pretty much just going to build it as instructed, with the exception of Kevlar cord going from the motor mount exiting the BT to the shock cord. I'd also like to run a Jolly Logic Chute Release and an upsized canopy if the smallish BT will accommodate this (this rocket will most likely be launched in Lucerne with winds and a hard landing area).
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Many years ago I built an AT Initiator. Fast forward to today and my young son enjoys rockets and it's a great way to get him involved with science and math.
When I built the Initiator, I used something like HobbyLite Filler to fill in the spiral grooves on the BT. I've read people on here talking about Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler, but I never see a specific type mentioned and they make a slew of different formulas, tubs vs tubes etc. Is there a particular one that works better than others? Like E855, or this one: https://www.joann.com/wood-filler-1-4-pint/12752622.html How about Squadron Putty?
I'm pretty much just going to build it as instructed, with the exception of Kevlar cord going from the motor mount exiting the BT to the shock cord. I'd also like to run a Jolly Logic Chute Release and an upsized canopy if the smallish BT will accommodate this (this rocket will most likely be launched in Lucerne with winds and a hard landing area).
Thanks in advance for any advice!