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Well, after 9 years, the computer that I built back in 2014 finally bit the dust. Back in Feb, I had a corrupted file in the registry for Windows 7 that forced me to finally upgrade to Win10 (I tried 11, but the components wouldn't take it!). This was after over a year of having boot up issues...

Does anyone have any scale data on the Astrobee F or photos? The only data I have found is what is in Peter Alway's ROTW supplement, and besides the grainy photo included with it, the only photos I have found are of the extremely weathered example that is on outdoor display at Wallops. Any...

Looking to finish up my 1/6th scale Astrobee D, and I am looking for decals for it. Does anyone know a source, or have a high quality scan of the decals that can be used to print my own? Thanks

Finished up the basic build on two scratch built scale sounding rockets today. As a lover of all things classic sounding rockets, especially the Astrobee D, many of what I build are sport scale models of various sounding rockets. I am currently working on slowly building a 2/3 scale Astrobee D...

I have decided that I want to start working with a CAD program to start designing some of my own components, and possible utilize the makerspace that the local community college has available. With that in mind, what is a good beginner CAD program that would be recommended? I have looked at Atom...

I just pulled a Citation Patriot from my stash to start work on, and after thinking about it, I am undecided on if I should build it stock with the 18mm mount, put a 24mm mount in, or go for a 3 18mm cluster. Thoughts?

As several on here who know me, I have a strong interest in sounding rockets. My L2 was flight was on a MAC Performance 4" ARCAS, I have a scratch built 4" Aerobee 150 built using MAC canvas phenolic airframes, my in progress L3 build is a highly modified LOC 5.5" Sandhawk, and I have several...

So, with a good majority of TRFers working from home at the moment, what’s the view like normally from your office? I work as a onboard flight mechanic for Kalitta Air, and spend 20 days at a time living onboard my aircraft, traveling the globe. Just a few views from my “office”...

This thread is a long time coming for me! Earlier in June 2018, I started planning my L3 project, and decided I wanted to build a large rocket. I decided to use the Madcow 8" DX3 as a starting point and modify it by adding nearly 40" in length, and using CNCed interlocking fin pockets and...

Is there any reason why saying one would want to do their L3 on a budget be a reason for red flags to be raised? I am not wanting to get into details on a public forum, but I have recently run into this scenario, and would like to get the opinions of other, more experienced fliers. Is it a...

Back in fall 1993, the Estes Thunderhawk was the first rocket I ever built. I flew it probably 6-7 times before it was lost forever on a C6-7 (If I remember correctly) and was consumed by the dense Florida jungle of north Merritt Island. I would love to find a kit and build it for nostalgic...

I am currently finishing up the build on a 2.2in Madcow Frenzy, and I am finding that I have extremely little room in the payload section for the main parachute and harness. I have more than enough room in the booster section, though. So my thought is to switch the location of the two, and have...

I am getting ready to build a 5.5" LOC Sandhawk, and I am conflicted with whether I should glass it or not. My original plan was to glass it, but now I am seriously considering a somewhat lightweight build and using couplers to stiffen the airframe. In the end, It probably wont be any lighter...

Anybody know how to get in touch with Nat from UPScaleCNC? Been trying for a week...

Well, I officially won't be to any rocket launches until late summer now. Yesterday, after 35 and a half hours of labor, my wife gave birth to our first child, our daughter Hannah Clare at 11:05PM on Mar 31st Now, to wait for her to grow up a few years so I can start building rockets with her!

I flew my JL Altimeter3 in my PSII Nike Smoke on Saturday, and I completely forgot to take a look at the data on my phone, and turn the altimeter off before I left the flying field for the 3hr 40min drive back home. When I got home, I pulled the altimeter out to take a look at the graph, and...

When I first got back into rocketry last winter after being on a 13 year hiatus, one of the first rockets I set my eyes on building was a Aerobee 150. For some reason, I have always thought that it was a great looking sounding rocket, and I decided I would build one. After toying with the...

I just bought a MissileWorks RTx tracker system, and I am planning installing it in a rocket that already has a fully completed altimeter bay. It will be easy to mount it on the sled, but I am not sure about wiring up a switch for it, since I do not really have a place to install a third switch...

I was originally planning on using the Binder Design Excel I built and flew for my L1 for my L2 flight, but I start debating building a new rocket for L2. After looking at the various vendors and kits, I was drawn the MAC Performance and their 4" ARCAS. I received the kit, along with a couple of...