NotAProfessional
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I enjoy launching model rockets as they are but as of recently I've been experimenting with what else I can do with them so I decided to come here for advice. Using model rocket engines, I have successful propelled a 3d printed boat and a foam airplane. However, I've never gotten a 3d printed rocket or plane to work even if I use someone else's model. My most ambitious project currently is trying to turn a normal model rocket into a firework where the engine would take it up and I'd somehow use the ejection charge to light a secondary explosive. I tried with once using a pouch of gunpowder as the secondary explosive but it just blew up immediately upon launching. I also am making a variety of metal salts that I will hopefully be able to use to color the explosions if I get it to work.