Greetings from New Hampshire

[Gastrok]

Diving back into rocketry after a 3+ decade pause. By the looks of things, I’m not alone in my later-in-life restart of the hobby.

I’ve been on rocket building rampage this winter. Since January 1st I’ve built 20 rockets, most low and a few mid-powers. I am pretty sure I’ve built more rockets in the last 3 months than all the rockets I built when I was younger. Just finished construction of this Apogee Peregrine Jr. today.



I just joined CMASS.org and I am hoping to be at the April 22nd launch with a few rockets. I have never been to an organized launch, so I’m really looking forward to it. It would be great to connect with others in the area.

-G-

 

[smstachwick]

Diving back into rocketry after a 3+ decade pause. By the looks of things, I’m not alone in my later-in-life restart of the hobby.

I’ve been on rocket building rampage this winter. Since January 1st I’ve built 20 rockets, most low and a few mid-powers. I am pretty sure I’ve built more rockets in the last 3 months than all the rockets I built when I was younger. Just finished construction of this Apogee Peregrine Jr. today.

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I just joined CMASS.org and I am hoping to be at the April 22nd launch with a few rockets. I have never been to an organized launch, so I’m really looking forward to it. It would be great to connect with others in the area.

-G-

Welcome! Nice job on the Peregrine. Have you got a paint job in mind?

 

[Gastrok]

Welcome! Nice job on the Peregrine. Have you got a paint job in mind?

Thanks! Most likely the Apogee scheme - red, white and chrome (silver?) nose cone. The big question is what approach to filling and priming I'll take this time. Probably wood filler on the fins and several coats of Rust oleum primer. The spirals seem pretty tight so I think the primer will be enough to fill them. We shall see!

Nice rocket. Good quality, good instructions. The laser cut fins are very precise and the nose cone is excellent. Sanded the ridges out of the nose cone with 180 grit, then wet sanded it with 2000 grit.

 

[teepot]

Welcome to the Forum. And hello from Southern Nevada.

 

[Hobie1dog]

to the forum.

 

[DeltaVee]

Welcome indeed! See you on April 22nd?

 

[Huxter]

Welcome! Unlike young kids, us BARs have deeper pockets! You may want to pace yourself?!! Or not. Electronics sure have come a long way - it makes launches more fun w things like on-board video!

 

[Gastrok]

Welcome indeed! See you on April 22nd?

Thanks! That's the plan! Like I mentioned, never been to an organized launch, but I think I understand the basics on how they are run. May need some pointers on protocol, etc.

 

[Gastrok]

Welcome! Unlike young kids, us BARs have deeper pockets! You may want to pace yourself?!! Or not. Electronics sure have come a long way - it makes launches more fun w things like on-board video!

BAR = born again rocketeer?

 

[DeltaVee]

Thanks! That's the plan! Like I mentioned, never been to an organized launch, but I think I understand the basics on how they are run. May need some pointers on protocol, etc.

CMASS is a good group of folks... you'll have a great time!

 

[Huxter]

Yep - many BARs here! ReBARs too!