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    Windows 10

    Figured I'd ask you guys as I value your opinions.... Windows 10, yes or no?????? Thanks in advance Mark PS I'm old, I like my PC
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    LOC IRoc question

    Hi Flew my I Roc yesterday Fwd MMT ring tore out on ejection.(surprised the heck out of me) Booster fell free. I foamed the fin can area. One fin cracked at the fin BT joint. Thinking of using small plywood gussets(or braces) epoxied to either side. Thoughts? Thanks Mark
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    computer trouble

    Hi I have an HP PC running windows. When I fire it up I click on Google Chrome. Says its a malicious website. Only shows 2/3rds of the screen ( left side of screen) I used the arrow thingy to try and pull it to full screen to no avail Thoughts? Thanks Mark
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    Java updates

    Have a question for you guys.... I keep getting Java updates on my computer, says it wants to install on my hard drive. My computer is set up for auto updates. IIRC I did this awhile ago and it screwed up my machine. Running Windows 7 Thanks Mark
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    Rotozip circle cutter advice

    Hi all, Got me a brand new Rotozip tool today.Came with a circle cutter attachment. I need to cut a bunch of big rings 1/8 and 1/4 inch plywood. Any advice so I can keep eyes, fingers , toes and other body parts. Rings are around 8 inches in diameter. Thanks Mark
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    Work issues

    Hi thought I would bounce this off you guys and give me your opinion. Been driving a route for over 8 years(produce) Great gig. I was trusted with keys and key cards( that I got on my own, not through the sales office) My customers were always glad to see me, and I them. They made the job...
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    Estes Aerobee 300

    I was looking through my pile-o- kits and found my Estes Aerobee 300 kit. Says it's a scale model. I have not been able to find a picture of a "real"one. I have Peter's ROTW and could not find it. Any help would be appreciated. Thank Mark T
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    epoxy question

    Hi , building rocket w TTW fins. Left aft MMT bulkhead off so I could pour epoxy. Mixed epoxy with a bit extra hardener. Rolled rocket around to get epoxy where it needs to go. Checked after a couple hours. Some small leakage past FWD MMT bulkhead. Quite sticky in spots. How do I get rid...
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    pop pods,how to keep them flying.....

    Apologies if this has been asked before..... I get about 10 flights on a pop pod before the BT ends get crunched or otherwise weakened. Any ideas to make them more robust??? Thanks Mark T
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    FFG black powder

    I have a 4"diameter DD rocket.,I have literature that says 1 G for 11 inches of tubing (LOC). This is based on FFFFG powder I have FFG powder, can I use it ? Thanks Mark T
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    Av bay switch question

    Hi, I have a PerfectFlite Stratologger that will be mounted in a 3.9 LOC bay. I have a snap action switch that will be activated using a sharpened brass rod passing through a tube epoxied to the top of the switch. I am having trouble visualizing just how to mount the switch. Thoughts? Thanks...
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    Neighbor issue

    Hi, have an issue with my neighbor, not sure how to handle it........... From my side door to my neighbors house is approximately 30 ft. (driveway and a bit of land) They have a 2 car garage. Garbage cans are always left outside next to said garage. Just tired of seeing them. How do I...
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    Centuri PowrPad tilters, ETC

    While cleaning up my basement hobby shop, I came across a few items that may of interest........ 2 Centuri PowrPad tilters(they fit on the 6V batt pad) MPC Lunar-Electric Launch Controller Tilters are NOS Controller is NOS (shrink wrap gone) AND........I also found a complete(minus safety...
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    upcoming knee surgery

    Hi all,I have the opportunity to have my very first arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in my right knee. Any of you steely eyed missilemen(or women) have any words of wisdom for me???????? Thanks Mark T
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    Completely unrelated to rocketry

    Hi, I have a question for you. I have a sofa with built in recliners. You pull a handle on the side and the ottoman pops out. The cable is broken.I cannot find ANYTHING online to replace the cable...... What do you guys think??? Thanks Mark
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    Parts

    Hi, I need a couple parts made.I have originals. PM please. Thanks Mark T:)
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    sad day

    My TRF handle is my dog's name.He'll be 11 in July.Within the last week or so he has gone from a happy playful boy to pretty much lethargic. He stopped eating his Eukanuba dog food, which he's had his whole life.He LOVES eating red delicious apples with me. Brought him to the vet a couple days...
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    wing scorching

    My gliders get heat damage on the wings.I build the pods according to the directions. What can be done to protect the winigs??? Thanks Mark T
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    QModeling WACC C/G location

    I am almost done with my Qmodeling WACC(24mm WAC Corporal)GREAT KIT!!! Instructions say the C/G is 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 inches ahead of the fins.One is to place parachute, heat shield and snapswivel into chute compartment and find the balance point. Nothing is said about a motor being installed...
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    Edmonds Tinee

    I'm building a Tinee just for the heck of it and I have a question........ What is the best position for the vent tube for the best flight??? Opposite the pod,or off to one side???? Thanks Mark T
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