Don't laugh. Below is my first ever high-power rocket that I built for level 1 certification. It started life as a Madcow Cowabunga kit, and I modified it into a telemetry and video platform. The nose cone has a large compartment for telemetry/GPS and I added a Mobius camera shroud for video.
Obviously, I knew nothing about making fin fillets and had never worked with epoxy before.
While it flew straight and true, it looks awful. I've improved since then, but I would like to save this rocket for sentimental reasons. I tried sanding the fillets to remove them, but no joy. The epoxy is hard as cement. Even the Dremel tool couldn't make a dent. I have considered making larger fillets over top of them. But not sure if that will work.
If you can stop laughing and pointing long enough, I'd love some suggestions. Grateful for the wisdom of more experienced rocketeers.
Obviously, I knew nothing about making fin fillets and had never worked with epoxy before.
While it flew straight and true, it looks awful. I've improved since then, but I would like to save this rocket for sentimental reasons. I tried sanding the fillets to remove them, but no joy. The epoxy is hard as cement. Even the Dremel tool couldn't make a dent. I have considered making larger fillets over top of them. But not sure if that will work.
If you can stop laughing and pointing long enough, I'd love some suggestions. Grateful for the wisdom of more experienced rocketeers.