wcravens
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I'm looking for pointers for a good kit to be used as a research[1] platform that would be easy/quick to build and isn't very delicate[2]. Here are some off the cuff 'requirements' that we'd be looking for:
* ~ $20 per rocket
* Body Tube >= 2.5"
* Standard Sizes so that spares and custom configuration aren't a problem
* $5-$10 per launch
I'm sure that there's more but I think that's the gist.
I was moved to ask because I was about to buy 5 or so Partizons from Estes, but they are sold out. Besides, there is probably an other platform out there that I should be considering. I looked into building them up from parts but kits on sale often seem to end up cheaper than the sum of parts.
Thanks for your help.
1. The fact that it is a 'research platform' basically means that it's going to be flown a _lot_. Ugly is fine, delicate is not.
2. Tough as a tank was a silly thing to say. This is a cardboard rocket that I'm talking about. But there are things that are handy... e.g. fins that don't sweep back etc.
* ~ $20 per rocket
* Body Tube >= 2.5"
* Standard Sizes so that spares and custom configuration aren't a problem
* $5-$10 per launch
I'm sure that there's more but I think that's the gist.
I was moved to ask because I was about to buy 5 or so Partizons from Estes, but they are sold out. Besides, there is probably an other platform out there that I should be considering. I looked into building them up from parts but kits on sale often seem to end up cheaper than the sum of parts.
Thanks for your help.
1. The fact that it is a 'research platform' basically means that it's going to be flown a _lot_. Ugly is fine, delicate is not.
2. Tough as a tank was a silly thing to say. This is a cardboard rocket that I'm talking about. But there are things that are handy... e.g. fins that don't sweep back etc.
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