Time for the some epoxy...
This evening, I began assembling the motor mount.
Using a file, I notched one of the centering rings in two places not quite opposite each other to make sure the shock cord doesn't block one of the fins from touching the motor tube.
It was then time for for a dry fit:
My first impressions on Rocketpoxy are good. It's a bit thick; which while good for applying to parts, makes measuring out equal amounts of both parts a little difficult (hopefully I was close enough!). I'm going to use CarVac's suggestion and transfer some of the epoxy into squeeze bottles to make it easier to measure out correctly. Also, it has no strong oder unlike most hobby epoxies, which smell very strongly. I mixed a little too much epoxy, so I used some of the excess to glue to pieces of wood together, that I will then try to break apart when fully cured - as a test to see for myself how strong this stuff is.
Once my epoxy was all mixed, I glued the shock cord and forward centering ring to the motor tube. I left off the rear centering ring, as I'm planning on going against Wildman tradition, and doing my internal fillets the more traditional method, rather then injecting.
Finally here is a photo of the Recon chute I'll be using.
It looks and feels absolutely fantastic! Thanks to Danno for the recommendation. I'm hoping to be able to do a drop test outside, to get a good photo of it when inflated.
Again I was hoping to get around to sanding the Mini's components, but didn't feel up to it by the time I was done working on the Jr. for the night.
Next up: Installing the Motor mount in the Jr and sanding the Mini (I hope!).
Thanks for looking!
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