1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 etc.
Granted, no one uses (should use) 3/8 or 1/2" rods anymore...but why in the dickens did the manufacturers (Yes, I'm looking at YOU, Estes! And a few others...) decide that so many different sizes were needed in the first place?
IMHO two sizes should be enough. 1/8" for small models, 1/4" for larger ones that need something bigger, railbuttons for everything else.
I'm genuinely interested in the "why". And while we're at it, maybe the manufacturers of mid- and high-power kits could include a pair of railbuttons instead of a launch lug. No need to open the kit bag, just staple a tiny bag containing railbuttons to the cardboard hangy-thingy at the top.
Best -- Terry
Granted, no one uses (should use) 3/8 or 1/2" rods anymore...but why in the dickens did the manufacturers (Yes, I'm looking at YOU, Estes! And a few others...) decide that so many different sizes were needed in the first place?
IMHO two sizes should be enough. 1/8" for small models, 1/4" for larger ones that need something bigger, railbuttons for everything else.
I'm genuinely interested in the "why". And while we're at it, maybe the manufacturers of mid- and high-power kits could include a pair of railbuttons instead of a launch lug. No need to open the kit bag, just staple a tiny bag containing railbuttons to the cardboard hangy-thingy at the top.
Best -- Terry