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I have built my rocket ready for the pinhole camera, with the battery in the payload tube, and the camera is gonna velcrowed to the outside. What will the rocket fly like (can you do a rocksim?) With the extra weight? The battery is 9 volt and attached via velcrow to stop from moving inside. Thanks

How do you mask designs on your rocket such as flames, letters, etc? I am looking for a job like Pinter75's flame rocket cam.

Are there any methods (coating with special substance) that would keep my rockets from being desintegrated by rain? I am asking this because I have lost many rockets only to find them later but they are damaged by water. I would also like to waterproof the rockets so they could land in snow, etc...

Lately I have been doing some really poor paint jobs on my rockets. What are the steps to do a really good job on the rocket without streaks or bubbles, and to add a shine. How do you perfect the paint job and what supplies do you need?

Took the Fat Boy out for it first launch today. Unfortunately, chubby did not come back alive. Upon launch the rocket shot straight up for about 20 feet, then went horizontal across a few gardens until it nosedived onto a backyard, and exploded. It was my mistake though, for putting too much...

I have chosen my Estes Fat Boy to be the recipient of my new Pinhole On board wireless video camera. How will I be able to shield the 9 volt battery and wires from the ejection gasses and stop it from falling out during that phase? I plan on using velcrow to attach the cam so that I cam switch...

I am going to be constructing a camera rocket, and I would like opinions of which payload rocket is best for this situation. I am looking at the Quest EZ-payloader and the Estes Nova Payloader. It must be able to hold a 9 volt battery. Any suggestions???

After a long search, I found a company that makes tiny cameras that fit model rockets. Does anyone have experience with these? https://www.boostervision.com/boostervision/default.htm I have seen the same product on ebay but for much less? Which is the route to go?

As a newcomer to model rocketry I have broken and lost many rockets and equiptment. One RTF that caught my eye was the Super Shot Deluxe Screw Machine by Estes. I needed a new launch pad so I decided to purchase it. $19 at the local Wal-mart was quite good as the retail is around $40. The rocket...

How do you add a second stage to a single stage rocket???

I am looking to buy an Estes Astrocam. Either just the nosecone or the bodytube as well. Also would pay more for a "Rastrocam". Everything must be working with no damage. Thanks

Are there any avaliable onboard cameras that will fit into a BT-60 body tube? I know about the Astrocam but dont want to buy a whole new RTF kit, I just want the cone camera. If anyone is interested in selling me their Astrocam Cone, or whole rocket, hit me up. Any time I search for cameras they...

I am looking to purchase a easy 1-2 skill level rocket with a big payload. Which is the largest?