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This isn't going to be a very in-depth build thread and there is likely nothing of interest as far as 'new' techniques or anything like that. I just figured I'd document my progress a little to hopefully keep me motivated to get this thing done. Sometimes people say the best way to make sure you do something is to publicly say you're going to do something and therefore if you don't do it, you're lame.
One thing I've noticed so far is that the AV-bay doesn't include a switch band and I generally like switch bands. If forced to eliminate the switch band due to lack of availability, I will, but if I could get a 1-1 1/2" switch band that matches the air frame diameters, that would be sweet. The OD is 4.028"-4.031" and the wall thickness is 0.070"-0.071" based on my measurements. If someone has a switch band that is similar or knows who sells one, that would be great. I believe this rocket (original Gen 1 version) was produced by Curtis and I know that might or might not raise some people's blood pressure. I'd prefer to not have any of that type of discussion, so please hold off on comments about vendors if possible. The kit was originally a Rocketry Warehouse product, designed by Gary Tortora ( @GaryT on the forum) and was a great deal and seems to be very high quality.
Anyway, here's the dry fit. The past 2 days has been cleaning off the work area and hopefully tomorrow will be when I get things washed down. As i said above, the quality is nice and the fits seem pretty sweet!
Hope everybody had a great day!
Sandy.
One thing I've noticed so far is that the AV-bay doesn't include a switch band and I generally like switch bands. If forced to eliminate the switch band due to lack of availability, I will, but if I could get a 1-1 1/2" switch band that matches the air frame diameters, that would be sweet. The OD is 4.028"-4.031" and the wall thickness is 0.070"-0.071" based on my measurements. If someone has a switch band that is similar or knows who sells one, that would be great. I believe this rocket (original Gen 1 version) was produced by Curtis and I know that might or might not raise some people's blood pressure. I'd prefer to not have any of that type of discussion, so please hold off on comments about vendors if possible. The kit was originally a Rocketry Warehouse product, designed by Gary Tortora ( @GaryT on the forum) and was a great deal and seems to be very high quality.
Anyway, here's the dry fit. The past 2 days has been cleaning off the work area and hopefully tomorrow will be when I get things washed down. As i said above, the quality is nice and the fits seem pretty sweet!
Hope everybody had a great day!
Sandy.