It's been a while since I posted anything. Lots of progress, but nothing to write home about.
Got the aft CR in place so the fin can is together.
I use a 50/50 mix of Titebond II and water to soak some tissue paper and fill in some of the holes in the fin can. The slots were square and the fins were tapered.
Used some US Composites 60 minute laminating epoxy to harden the BT end. I put a thin layer the inch or two inside the tubes and on the ends. I like the 60 min epoxy over CA because it soaks in much further and makes then ends like phenolic.
Here are two pics of the rocket in its two different configurations. The long one with the av-bay should come out about 4 lbs. The shorter configuration, about 2.5 lbs. I have a 3" nose cone with 4 oz of shot in the tip. I may have to use that on the short configuration to keep it stable.
Got the aft CR in place so the fin can is together.
I use a 50/50 mix of Titebond II and water to soak some tissue paper and fill in some of the holes in the fin can. The slots were square and the fins were tapered.
Used some US Composites 60 minute laminating epoxy to harden the BT end. I put a thin layer the inch or two inside the tubes and on the ends. I like the 60 min epoxy over CA because it soaks in much further and makes then ends like phenolic.
Here are two pics of the rocket in its two different configurations. The long one with the av-bay should come out about 4 lbs. The shorter configuration, about 2.5 lbs. I have a 3" nose cone with 4 oz of shot in the tip. I may have to use that on the short configuration to keep it stable.