Composite Warehouse, er, Wildman

[jsdemar]

I wonder where Curtis will go on vacation this time and blow the money.

 

[bobbyg23]

Very interesting development, but I will be adopting a "wait and see" approach before getting too excited. We'll see what kits go up in the Wildman store and when.

Any word on whether or not Wildman will be offering the CW colored fiberglass?

He will offer it but it will be a premium price and a short wait to get it

 

[MikeT]

Good news. It may take some time to get going.

 

[Jmhepworth]

I see this as nothing but good for the hobby. I trust it will also be good for Tim also. Vertically integrated supply chain can be really good.

 

[Eagle3]

Ken got his FG parts from Curtis. Tim indicated that Ken would still be a vendor.

 

[Hobie1dog]

The rocketry world is on fire about this acquisition

 

[AlexBruccoleri]

I am very curious about this too. Acquiring mandrels is one thing, making quality composites is another. It will be interesting to see how this goes and I am eager to buy some kits and parts if this works out.

 

[Glasspack]

Maybe that is what Rocketman Enterprises needs to get the Nose Cones for the Showtime Kit !!!
Last time Buddy did text me he did say "I will get it" Fingers crossed !!!

 

[Tookanforever]

This is outstanding news! One question -- what is Rocket VLOGs?

A YouTube channel.. pretty informative youngsters, lots of experience in hpr..

 

[2-0turbo]

A YouTube channel.. pretty informative youngsters, lots of experience in hpr..

Braden at least is active on TRF. I agree, I like his channel and have watched more hours of his videos than I should admit in a public forum. Since I'm one of those BAR, I watched a lot of launches on YT while I was knocking the dust off my 35 year old collection. Shout out to Braden (@UPscaler) for landing a good interview with Tim. I haven't had the chance to watch it all yet.

I'm not sure if the other guys are on here...probably, but I don't know their handles.

 

[UPscaler]

Braden at least is active on TRF. I agree, I like his channel and have watched more hours of his videos than I should admit in a public forum. Since I'm one of those BAR, I watched a lot of launches on YT while I was knocking the dust off my 35 year old collection. Shout out to Braden (@UPscaler) for landing a good interview with Tim. I haven't had the chance to watch it all yet.

I'm not sure if the other guys are on here...probably, but I don't know their handles.

Yep, they're all here, too!

Rocket Vlogs is my personal YouTube channel but we use it to broadcast The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast (the full interview is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast locations) and for live streams. Shane and Taylor both have YouTube channels as well.

 

[CoyoteNumber2]

"wrap his head around" all the new [filament winding] equipment.

I see what you did there.

 

[SolarYellow]

... "wrap his head around" all the new equipment.

Having shared war stories with a machinist friend for years, I hope this remains a metaphorical process.

 

[NTP2]

Yep, they're all here, too!

Rocket Vlogs is my personal YouTube channel but we use it to broadcast The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast (the full interview is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast locations) and for live streams. Shane and Taylor both have YouTube channels as well.

I thought you’d like to know that I get rid of bad luck before launch’s by watching your fail videos. So make some more of those because I might use up all the good luck!!

 

[StreuB1]

Or actually send all the promised mandrels and equipment?

From what a little birdy told me. Tim is going out there with a semi-flat bed and bringing it all back himself. Or something to that extent.

 

[terryg]

Like most things in today's society, I use items without thinking about how they are produced. I understand how hand layup components are produced, but filament wound ones are a mystery other than that machines are involved. Any links for a summary of the process for making hobby related components?

 

[tsmith1315]

Like most things in today's society, I use items without thinking about how they are produced. I understand how hand layup components are produced, but filament wound ones are a mystery other than that machines are involved. Any links for a summary of the process for making hobby related components?

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/contraption-filament-winder-build.172192/post-2267513

 

[Popflyer]

He followed it with MadCow. Then it expired and he started buying back the rights to the designs. Then he cut them off from all supply when they wouldn't sell back the entire legacy catalog, and then MC went to Wildman for their fiberglass.

 

[ronklogan]

I ordered an 8” V2 kit in December 2022, paid for it in May 2023. “Wow,” I thought, “five months is pretty fast for CW.” Of course I never heard another word from him after that, and never received the kit.