I just got a Teeny Triskelion, my/our first MMX. My daughter is fascinated by the MMX rockets, so off we go. It should be a lot of fun.
Teeny Triskelion is a great choice and wonderful performing Micro Fliskit.
It's got to be one of my favorite "kit" models, I fly it just about every time I go out these days.
It's a fun build, just take your time with the finishing.
How did you paint yours? Mine is sitting on a shelf, primed and ready for paint, but it seems that masking and rattle cans would be difficult to get a paint job as clean and sharp as yours.
Seriously, excellent paint job there. I'll need to practice alot of patience when I start finishing mine. 5 of the 8 I ordered have arrived....waiting for the last few before I get rolling.Teeny Triskelion is a great choice and wonderful performing Micro Fliskit.
It's got to be one of my favorite "kit" models, I fly it just about every time I go out these days.
It's a fun build, just take your time with the finishing.
Seriously, excellent paint job there. I'll need to practice alot of patience when I start finishing mine. 5 of the 8 I ordered have arrived....waiting for the last few before I get rolling.
Was just checking out the order I recieved from asp-rocketry, and I noticed that they sent me an extra rocket that I didn't order ("That Rocket Tube"), a tube finned rocket! The writing on the package says "N/C Thanks!" Now THATS what I call good customer service! Kudos to ASP. Far as I'm concerned, a nice gesture like that just earned them additional business from me.DONE! Just ordered the following:
ASP
Micro Hawk
Micro RP-3
Micro Corporal
12 engines
Leading Edge
Micro MAX
Micro Bertha
launch rod
Can't wait to line up the last two with my Der Red and Big/Baby Bertha's!!
Gunna check out fliskits next......
Andy is a first-class guy who produces first-class kits and components.Was just checking out the order I recieved from asp-rocketry, and I noticed that they sent me an extra rocket that I didn't order ("That Rocket Tube"), a tube finned rocket! The writing on the package says "N/C Thanks!" Now THATS what I call good customer service! Kudos to ASP. Far as I'm concerned, a nice gesture like that just earned them additional business from me.
Was just checking out the order I recieved from asp-rocketry, and I noticed that they sent me an extra rocket that I didn't order ("That Rocket Tube"), a tube finned rocket! The writing on the package says "N/C Thanks!" Now THATS what I call good customer service! Kudos to ASP. Far as I'm concerned, a nice gesture like that just earned them additional business from me.
Meanwhile....I'm still waiting for my last 3 MMX from fliskits. Been over a week and a half. Wonder if they don't have them pre-kitted or something. Maybe I'm just too impatient......Yeap I'll second Marks post!
Andy is one of the class acts in the Mod-Roc kit business. Always attentive, prompt and top notch materials.
Meanwhile....I'm still waiting for my last 3 MMX from fliskits. Been over a week and a half. Wonder if they don't have them pre-kitted or something. Maybe I'm just too impatient......
No motors, just 3 rockets. But, I just noticed just now on your web page a statement: "FlisKits guarantees delivery of your order in 2-4 weeks upon receipt of your order with full payment (NOTE: As we progress and become more experienced, this ship time will be reduced). "Did your order include motors? If so they shipped parcel post which can take up to 10 business days... Keep me posted and if it didn't include motors contact me via email cuz it shouldn't have taken more than a couple of days.
Also, Mr. Larry raises a good point. Did you get an email from me telling you that they shipped? If not there may be an order problem at this end.
Keep me posted and we'll get you all set!
jim
No motors, just 3 rockets. But, I just noticed just now on your web page a statement: "FlisKits guarantees delivery of your order in 2-4 weeks upon receipt of your order with full payment (NOTE: As we progress and become more experienced, this ship time will be reduced). "
I missed that, so no worries!
Thanks, Jim!
And just as likely to not have been your fault. In the 1000's-per-run production of these motors, odds are that a dud will get shipped. Estes is very good about standing behind their products, and will do what they can to make you a happy, repeat customer. They can be reached via: https://www.estesrockets.com/contact-us... I just looked up what CATO means, and yes, I think that happened to me once during a launch.... My son pressed the button and that sucker just sat there and blew a flame out for a few seconds.....didn't move.... Back at my truck, and old timer came over, looked at the engine, and said I probably had a defective engine with a damaged nozzle. Probably my fault though, being too careless with the plug.
Sorry, Jim, I didn't read this reply until this morning, so It looks like I'm outside the window. The only Email I received was one from Paypal the day after the order, July 7, copied below, no confirmation of shipping or anything. If they were shipped, I guess they could have accidentally been delivered to the wrong address......maybe a neighbor, GRRRRRR . I'll have to keep my eyes open for any suspicious launches of ultra small rockets on our cul-de-sac, LOL.naw.... That's just protection for us should you order something not in stock and we have to order parts... Assuming you got a note that your order has shipped then you should have gotten it in a couple of days. If you DIDN'T get such a note drop me a quick email with details about the order and I will see what happened.
IMPORTANT! do this quickly as we shut down our shipping department in a few hours as we prepare for NARAM...
I look forward to hearing from you!
jim
Will do, Jim. I'll send it to the address listed on your fliskits webpage.Could you please send this to me in an email? I will get right on this as soon as we get back (may even be able to tackle this from the hotel this week.)
jim
Will do, Jim. I'll send it to the address listed on your fliskits webpage.
Thanks again, and sorry to be a bother.
And just as likely to not have been your fault. In the 1000's-per-run production of these motors, odds are that a dud will get shipped. Estes is very good about standing behind their products, and will do what they can to make you a happy, repeat customer. They can be reached via: https://www.estesrockets.com/contact-us
Do you still have the motor in question? If so, a pic of the "engine" code , and one of the nozzle can get you warranty service. My daughter had the same happen with a Big Bertha at a launch with the Dallas club, and we received a pack of C6 motors AND a Big Bertha kit (her's did have minimal fin damage from the uncontrolled burn of a disappearing nozzle). Three days and in our mailbox made a big impression on both of us. Also, a report to NAR could help the hobby stay on track: https://www.nar.org/NARmessform.html
Back to the regularly scheduled MMX discussion. These guys all have great advice, and I highly encourage you to check out the MMX Yahoo Group mentioned by the Micromeister. There is a wealth of info there, and John McCoy is like the Black Powder Priest of the MMX altar. He has numerous files of rocket designs and support equipment offered up in the archives there. Lots of good tips and tricks.
A Cheap And Dirty (CHAD) MMX pad can be made by attaching a 3/4" - 1" strip of 1"x4" to the top-side at the end of a 5" or 6" piece of 1"x4". Drill a hole down through both pieces to allow it to slide down on a standard launch rod. Using the rod you've purchased, or .049" music wire (as John said), put a Z bend in one end of it, and drill a hole to accept it, up on the shelf you made with the strip of the 1"x4". About 1/3 of a spent 18mm motor casing, with slots cut on opposite sides, will hold the ignitor upright (with the leads passing through the slots) and allow the MMX rocket to sit down on top of it. This is nowhere near as elegant as the designs that John has, but it will work until you become a machinist.
These little guys are indeed addicting! At a recent contest in San Antonio with the Alamo Rocketeers, I flew in 1/8A Streamer Duration. This is a contest that you can have with yourself. Build the bird, figure out how to stuff a streamer into it (and then let me know!), launch it, and time the duration of its flight. Newbie me has a 3rd place ribbon to show for it, and a need to burn more powder. Good stuff!
Neither a machinist, nor a photographer,
Hal
Nice looking pad Hal! You really did well in the MMX SD contest. It was a little bit frustrating for me to take second place in an event that I prepared so long and hard for. I take some consolation in the fact that the fella who beat me built his rocket from one of my kits.:wink: I would like to see more MMX events at our contests but it seems that the interest among the group isn't quite there. As it stands now I worry about the future of any more contests at all for the Alamo Rocketeers. If we get another chance speak up for a MMX event! We micro enthusiasts need to push the agenda.
Sorry for the thread drift.
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