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What size tube is minimum diameter? The 2, 2.5 or 3? https://www.fliskits.com/products/01prod_fs.htm And what are the fins typically made of?
What size tube is minimum diameter? The 2, 2.5 or 3? https://www.fliskits.com/products/01prod_fs.htm And what are the fins typically made of?
The minimum diameter tube is the Fliskits BT-2.5. I have used 1/16" balsa, 1/32" basswood, and thin cardboard (about the thickness of the 60s -70s Estes centering rings before they switched to 0.050" stock) for fins. If you are interested in some MicroMaxx kits, try the Petite Praetor, Doo-Hickey, and Buckshot from Fliskits. The major difference from building standard LPRs is dealing with all of the tiny, tiny parts and not using too much glue. IF you don't have any tweezers, you really should get a set.What size tube is minimum diameter? The 2, 2.5 or 3? https://www.fliskits.com/products/01prod_fs.htm And what are the fins typically made of?
That reminds me - I have a Buckshot that I haven't flown yet.....I should bring it out next launch. My main MMX models are a Fliskits Teeny Triskelion (quite a revelation after flying Quest's plastic bricks), a Crayon (silly me, I got it in green) and a downscale I did of an old Design of the Month called Mitosis.
Same... I haven't seen anyone in the club here fly MMX.
Thanks for the info... don't think I've seen him at launches though.I have a dear friend and former NAR Competition team member who moved to NM for his Health. I seem to recall he mentioned Albuquerque as being very close? He is now having a great time out there volunteering at one of the parks and flying with some MR club. His name is Paul Miller if you run across him, He and I did a lot with micro's presenting an R&D report on them for NARAM. I'm sure he would have some squirreled away somewhere.
Where are the micro Saturn Vs from?
Where are the micro Saturn Vs from?
Those look like the Quest "plastic brick" Saturn V models. They made some with larger fins that flew stable and some with tiny fins that only "sometimes" flew stable.
Those look like the Quest "plastic brick" Saturn V models. They made some with larger fins that flew stable and some with tiny fins that only "sometimes" flew stable.
Fliskits now makes a scale Saturn V that flies like a dream. It currently shows out of stock so keep an eye out for the next run.
How do the motors stay in place? Friction fit with masking tape or is that too thick?
How do the motors stay in place? Friction fit with masking tape or is that too thick?
Hey, nice Kraken.There way more fun than spitballs. The Kraken gets up and goes pretty good.
The Kraken gets up and goes pretty good.
I just got my first MMX Kit today. It was given to me by Rocketry Forum Member Cavecentral.
It's the Fliskits Teeny Triskelion, the one I've wanted for quite some time now!
So far I have the Fins on, and next is to insert the Motor Mount/Shock Cord.
I'm lovin' it so far. The tiny parts only require the slightest of sanding with 220 Grit, and I'm using Titebond II to assemble it, using "Doublegluing" on the Fins.
I used a Q-tip dipped in Super Thin CA to seal the tiny Balsa Nose Cone, save for the Shoulder/Base of it, since I still have to attach the Shock Cord.
This is my first MMX, but I like working at this Scale, and think I will have to get more of these.
Now I have to get some Motors and a tiny Launch Rod.
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