Lee Reep
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This trick may not be known to all. It is possible to paint your rocket to look like old fashioned Easter Eggs -- you know, the ones where you dunk the eggs in the colors, and they swirl all over the egg.
Paint job works best if rocket is painted white to start. And, it does not hjave to be a perfect looking base coat. Make sure nose cone is tight, and seal motor tube opening with plastic wrap and tape. You want the rocket to be waterproof (no water leaking inside).
Fill large trash can with water, such as a 30 gallon can. You want a tall body of water to work with. Get spray paints that are compatible, and I'd recommend acrylics. Spray multiple colors onto water surface, and quickly dunk the rocket into the water, allowing the paints to swirl and wrap onto the rocket. If the rocket is tall, then do multiple dips, turning the rocket over.
If paint dries, then drag newspaper over surface of water to soak up paint. Repeat as often as needed to get desired effect.
Attached is a picture of an Aerotech Initiator. The fins were sawed off at bottom since one snapped when it had a hard landing. I'll post one more pic in separate post (couldn't seem to post more than 1 pic).
Paint job works best if rocket is painted white to start. And, it does not hjave to be a perfect looking base coat. Make sure nose cone is tight, and seal motor tube opening with plastic wrap and tape. You want the rocket to be waterproof (no water leaking inside).
Fill large trash can with water, such as a 30 gallon can. You want a tall body of water to work with. Get spray paints that are compatible, and I'd recommend acrylics. Spray multiple colors onto water surface, and quickly dunk the rocket into the water, allowing the paints to swirl and wrap onto the rocket. If the rocket is tall, then do multiple dips, turning the rocket over.
If paint dries, then drag newspaper over surface of water to soak up paint. Repeat as often as needed to get desired effect.
Attached is a picture of an Aerotech Initiator. The fins were sawed off at bottom since one snapped when it had a hard landing. I'll post one more pic in separate post (couldn't seem to post more than 1 pic).