Where can I purchase an ACME 38mm fincan? Alternatives to the ACME?

[jahall4]

Not finding much.

 

[Dipstick]

Not finding much.

Giant Leap Rocketry? They're listed on the website...

 

[rharshberger]

Giant Leap Rocketry? They're listed on the website...

And they are still in business, I just emailed and received an answer about another product not long ago.

 

[cwbullet]

Giant Leap Rocketry? They're listed on the website...

That is where I bought mine. Occasionally, they pop up on eBay.

 

[jahall4]

$17 to ship one of them a week later seems a little steep to me. Any Alternatives to the ACME can?

 

[rharshberger]

Mike Fishers MaxQ aluminum fin cans available from Binder Design Rockets. Not sure what sizes they are available in.

 

[jahall4]

Thx, overkill in this scenario, anything else?

 

[cwbullet]

Nope. You could go the thing verse and have one 3D printed.

 

[grouch]

Not sure, you want the Acme can but don't want to spend the money. Have you reached out to them to ask for a hand out?

 

[jahall4]

Didn't want a hand out just thought $17 to ship in a week was unreasonable.

 

[cwbullet]

I have a couple of those fin cans on rockets. They are good for a beefy quick build, but they are heavy. 3D printing allows you to have a fill percentage and would be a better choice for altitude. It can be even lighter than plywood but it is not as strong as some other choices.

 

[jahall4]

thx, but weight is not a concern; however, GLR sells a lighter version.

 

[Buckeye]

Thx, overkill in this scenario, anything else?

You can stop asking. There is Acme and Binder for HPR, and maybe Apogee for LPR . There is no specialty high power rocket components aisle at Walmart that you overlooked.

You can contact Giant Leap and ask if $17 is actual shipping price, or just a webpage default calculator thing. They made good on a shipping overcharge for me.

 

[jahall4]

Buckeye, I thought I did, the last several post don't ask about anything. If you are irritated by my inquiry then don't reply?

This is a good example of why more folks don't participate in this forum :-(

 

[Buckeye]

Yes, my first comment was snarky, but my second was intended to be helpful.

 

[cwbullet]

I own both versions. The lighter version is not light, it is just lighter than the heavier version.

 

[Igotnothing]

You might try Always Ready Rocketry. Their kits have the Acme fin can. I don't see the fin can as a stand alone on their website, but the proprietor is quite good at accommodating odd requests.

 

[jahall4]

You might try Always Ready Rocketry. Their kits have the Acme fin can. I don't see the fin can as a stand alone on their website, but the proprietor is quite good at accommodating odd requests.

Thanks!

 

[fyrwrxz]

$35 shipped CONUS. Pm if interested

 

[jahall4]

$35 shipped CONUS. Pm if interested

Thanks, I've decided to hold off for now on the project, but will be coming back to it later.

 

[fyrwrxz]

I've also got a couple of 54's too.

 

[cwbullet]

$35 shipped CONUS. Pm if interested

Good man: passing it on.

 

[jahall4]

I've also got a couple of 54's too.

Keep that in mind thanks.