WOW.. that looks GREAT! Nice work!Today I practiced epoxy fin filets with a stainless fondant tool, masking tape, 3/16ths aluminum setup block, and some curly maple scrap and acetone for cleanup, and lubricant for the fondant tool
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Thanks for mentioning Global Adhesives @Hobie1dogIt worked Glad you found out that you should use the smaller sizes for skinny rockets, I forgot to tell you that. Sounds like you're ready for some nice Global Adhesives fillets
Ouch ! The gunsmith in me is crying out in agony@Wrightme43 said: ...<snip>... and some curly maple scrap ...<snip> ...
Is there a reason you're not simply using wood glue?
Lol! I have goofy amounts of curly maple, 3 different batches. Curly heart (country curly maple) curly clear white, and curly ambrosia maple. I also have curly maple veneer, and maple burl veneer.Thanks for mentioning Global Adhesives @Hobie1dog
They've got glue for things I've never thought of !
Going to have to check them out !
-- kjh
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Ouch ! The gunsmith in me is crying out in agony
Is there a reason you're not simply using wood glue?
I couldn't have said it better @Wrightme43 -- and that's why I love rocketryYes, I am trying to learn how to make strong good looking filets, and I plan to fly it on a F20W composite motor after testing on the D and E black powder motors. You are probably right, I may just be over doing it. Its fun though, and made me happy.
Steve
Thanks for the pictures How did the ceremony go?My Grandniece Delilah, and my Son Aurick, and me. Leaving for church in a few minutes. Today I get to perform my first wedding after service. I am very excited. It is for my pastor and his fiancée.
Yes, I am trying to learn how to make strong good looking filets, and I plan to fly it on a F20W composite motor after testing on the D and E black powder motors. You are probably right, I may just be over doing it. Its fun though, and made me happy.
Steve
What do you think about drilling vent holes, so that the nose cone doesn't come off early due to pressure differential inside and out?I'm all in for learning how to make strong good looking fillets from alternate materials. Well done.
But for the record.. PVA would work fine for a rocket powered by a F20W... I used an F42 in my "Hammerhead" and it had wood glue fillets.
Generally only need that for high power where you're moving a lot faster and going higher. You're fine without it here unless you're planning on going more than 3,000'.What do you think about drilling vent holes, so that the nose cone doesn't come off early due to pressure differential inside and out?
Is the a height of flight that is generally accepted as necessary? Say after 2500 feet or 3500 feet?
Thank you.
Steve
I think it would be one of those probably don't need it, but if it does need it, having it, could help prevent a disaster.Generally only need that for high power where you're moving a lot faster and going higher. You're fine without it here unless you're planning on going more than 3,000'.
Yeah. Wouldn't hurt.I think it would be one of those probably don't need it, but if it does need it, having it, could help prevent a disaster.
Do it... there is no reason not to. Just don't make them too large.I think it would be one of those probably don't need it, but if it does need it, having it, could help prevent a disaster.
And that's all that matters. Sure you don't "need" it here, but what better way to practice than with a model that's less expensive than a true HP rated kit? I cut my filet teeth on a Big Daddy......and trust me, my first filets did NOT look as good as yours. But I did that because I didn't want to screw up my Leviathan that I was about to fin up. The BD let me make the mistakes so I could avoid them on the more expensive kit (and the Daddy still flies great, just don't LOOK too closely at it!) ;-)Yes sir, I agree with you.
I just wanted to try it.
I want a altimeter, but I want a jolly logic chute release more. Like a lot more. I saw one in use at the bluesrock meet, and that is a heck of a idea.
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