billdz
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The rocket pictured below has a 24" long, 5" diameter lower air frame with a transition to a 62" long, 4.5" upper section. The rail buttons are on the shorter, 5" section, about 18" apart.
The thought occurred to me that, since there is so much of the rocket above the rail buttons, it's possible the rocket may lean during liftoff and cause the buttons to bind on the rail. I can't place the top button any higher, because the top part has a smaller diameter.
Is this something to worry about? If yes, any fix? I can't think of any way to arrange the buttons differently, except maybe by adding a standoff on the upper section.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Bill
The thought occurred to me that, since there is so much of the rocket above the rail buttons, it's possible the rocket may lean during liftoff and cause the buttons to bind on the rail. I can't place the top button any higher, because the top part has a smaller diameter.
Is this something to worry about? If yes, any fix? I can't think of any way to arrange the buttons differently, except maybe by adding a standoff on the upper section.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Bill