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Just a quick update (more to keep the pressure on me to build than to relay earth shattering insights)... I took the body tube and peeled off that waxy coating, then wrapped it in one wrap of 6 oz fiberglass. I used a barbecue rotisserie to make sure the epoxy was even and didn't sag while...

Hey folks, apologies for being absent for several months. I quit a job, took a new one, sold a house, bought a house and relocated a family across the country. Now back to rocketry. I discovered something you may find interesting. While trying to choose the most dense nose cone weight for...

I'm in Nova Scotia and plan on being at Rage if all my stuff arrives in time. Cheers Shannon

Hey Len, I was planning on attending as well. I turned around and moved to the east coast so this year's Rock Lake is now out of the question. Shannon

TRFfan, my local rocketry group has a very nice tower and I will be using it. As for the Cesaroni G150 or the G65 to be the best motor for the best altitude, look closer at the total impulse of the motor: it is 143 Newton seconds. It is called G150 because it burns its fuel in 0.97 seconds...

Hey TRFfan, I followed your build thread when you were writing it. Did you build it yet? Also, who machined your boat tail for you? I was planning on using the G65 but I have several other full G motors to try as well. I will compare the various motor configurations versus the simulated...

Retortec, thanks for the concept. It makes sense and I will consider it as I further the design and start the build. Can I get a copy of your .ork? I'm guessing lowering the nose weight but bringing the weighty components forward will increase the maximum altitude. Cheers Shannon

Thanks for the comments DH. I can knock the finish down a bit from polished but I do put in some time on finishing. I added the mass object to account for the weight of the fillets and then actually found the options for adding fillets properly. I'll delete the mass object. I added 90 grams...

Hey Folks, I've just designed a 24 mm Minimum Diameter and have almost all the parts to start construction. The open rocket file is below. I'd really appreciate you folks have a look at the open rocket file and giving me your thoughts and feedback. One specific item I have not completely...

Hey Kip, fantastic results and I appreciate your openness and willingness to continuously improve the design and your build techniques. Does anyone have the project document for the Aeropac 100K project? I cannot find it on this forum or through Google, except behind a pay-wall at Scribd...

I spent some time with the fab shop getting it right. They were fun toward with. It was 475 plus tax. They were hoping that I would 'get the word out' that they have built this prototype and have the jigs now done to build more so would be floored that others are interested. You can speak to...

My design that incorporated several ideas I seen on the forms. I had it welded up by a local fab shop and all aluminum with removable legs.

Thanks for the suggestions and insight. I have decided to get a three inch Wildman Punisher with a 54 mm to 38 mm motor mount adaptor. The head end deployment feature is the piece that tipped the scale for me. Cheers Shannon

Hey All, I'm looking for suggestions from the community for a rocket to certify L2 in Canada (I motors) but light enough to send up on an H (maybe G on a small launch site?). It is preferable to be fibreglass but not a must. I'm leaning toward the Wildman 3 inch. My build skills are ok...

Hey Len, maybe next year, eh?! ��

I found the CAR-ACF executive to be very responsive. Best place to start is with your local rep. In your case it is Mark Roberts. Shannon

Whew... Thanks TMW. It looks like I now have a project! I'll keep you all posted on progress. Wish me luck!

How about letting me know what the proper paperwork is or where to begin to look for it and the process? I may have provincial contacts in my network that could help, especially if some jurisdictional areas are municipal and not provincial! Many Thanks in advance Shannon

Great news... TAMRA (Timmins Area Model Rocketry Association) is an officially affiliated CAR-ACF club! I would like to thank the executive team and the Canadian Association - very knowledgeable and responsive! I look forward to helping them out in the future. Now the hard yards: getting...

Andrew, thanks for the interest. We will be submitting the paperwork to CAR-ACF executive this week to get our club approved. I'm not sure how long this will take but I do not think it will be too long (two weeks maybe?). We have one last very important milestone to hurdle - making sure our...