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I'm not one to "toot my own horn", so I debated with myself to even post these, especially seeing some of the "artwork" that you guys create. You might consider this my first build thread. I don't have many pictures, so go easy on me. First up is ThunderStorm. I was showing my 8 year old...

If I were to sew my chutes using Ultra Thin PU Coated Waterproof Nylon Ripstop Fabric, what type of thread would I use? Would normal thread work or do I need to use Kevlar, or something else? It's just a thought. I really haven't done any cost comparison to see it it would save me any money...

After showing some co-workers my Brutus Buckeye (Leviathan) rocket (https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?36714-Estes-Leviathan-(-9700)-Gallery/page3, post 106), they said, "You need to build an ARCADIS rocket." Arcadis is a global consulting firm that does just about everything. I'm in...

Greetings, On Wednesday (11-4-2015) I did my first launch of a new scratch build and my first use of my 29/40-120 reload. Good flight and recovery. As I was cleaning out the reload casing, this is what I found It burned through the cardboard sleeve. Is this normal? As this is my first use...

I finally finished this rocket. Almost everything was made from scratch. Parts: 3" LOC nose cone 29mm motor retention by Estes 1/8" ply fins and centering rings - scraps from Dad's woodshop (2) body tubes 3"dia x 11.75" - from large bubble wrap packing home made tube coupler - from scrap tube...

I'm wanting to do a scratch build and the tubes I have measure 3" ID and 3.125" OD. I've done a quick search to try and find the shoulder diameters of the larger nose cones, but have come up empty. In my open rocket file, I used a LOC 3" nose cone, but I get a warning about discontinuity of...

I'm sure someone has converted one of these into a rocket. These are my candles. About 36" tall and approx. 4-5" diameter. They are antiques, so they are staying as is. Please post your pics. Thanks. :merry-christmas: