Launch Lug
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I by no means claim to have "invented" this method as I realize someone else may have already done this so please do not be offended if it has been posted before.
I decided to convert my Estes Vagabond rocket from the traditional deployment setup to a zipperless design. I don't like the idea of permanently "gluing" the nose cone to the upper airframe since it would most likely make it impossible to reattach a shock cord in the event that it may need to be replaced. So I set out to design a simple method for a solid attachment with the option to remove if necessary and here is what I came up with.
Step 1 - Cut end of Nose Cone off
I took a piece of card stock and wrapped it around the shoulder of the Nose Cone and drew a reference line. I then cut the bottom part of the shoulder off with my band saw and then cleaned up the edge with the disc sander.
I decided to convert my Estes Vagabond rocket from the traditional deployment setup to a zipperless design. I don't like the idea of permanently "gluing" the nose cone to the upper airframe since it would most likely make it impossible to reattach a shock cord in the event that it may need to be replaced. So I set out to design a simple method for a solid attachment with the option to remove if necessary and here is what I came up with.
Step 1 - Cut end of Nose Cone off
I took a piece of card stock and wrapped it around the shoulder of the Nose Cone and drew a reference line. I then cut the bottom part of the shoulder off with my band saw and then cleaned up the edge with the disc sander.