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Ok, thanks! I'll try a scrap before using it on a fin..

Just a quick question about two filling compounds. I bought this stuff: https://elmers.com/product/product_page.asp?pCode=E835 - Elmer's Fill and Finish Using this tutorial https://www.rocketryforum.com/ctulanko/album/index.php?dir=dryrub will it be an OK substitute? or should I return...

o.O i had one of those before! i think back in 4th grade, got it for christmas. I remember working with my dad building God knows what. it was pretty cool, to use the different tools, I think you had to sometimes dissamble it and turn things around. Most had dual functions I think...

i haven't even started mine yet.. bleh.

Hey. I'm here. I follow the forums and just got back into rocketry with my JROTC unit up in Edmond... My dad is stationed down a Tinker.. welcome back! Still a kid ;) but maybe if there are some "big" launches around here I'll cya or meet up with you.. Right now I've just got my small...

Thanks for the replies.. I'm gonna wait and launch it with my ROTC unit so that way if it doesn't come out.. the rocket wasn't a total waste! Ha Ha?!?!

Grr.. I got a set of B6-4s with my Alpha III starter kit, and thought I'd test fit them in all the engine mounts.. They fit fine in the Stingray, Alpha III, and my Baby Bertha, but it wasn't fitting in my Banshee. Instead of being smart and sanding it down, I forced it into the motor mount...

shaddup, it's a few days after the first launch :p

I'm not sure why, but powderburner, you just made me feel a little better (not that you guys made me feel bad or anything, I like learnin the info). Puts it into perspective, I'm only doing this for fun, not for a competition. In the sport for less than 2 weeks and I've already become...

Alright, that all sounds good! Thanks for the replies. Woke up this morning, and checked on the Banshee, it's really not to bad at all. I'll keep all the above stuff in mind, and take my time, and it should look fine, me thinks.

Thanks guys. For the most part, I think you all confirmed what I'd thought. Oh well. ;) rocketman, sorry to hear that, hope the Blue Angel can be repaired to flying condition, and soon, the thing was a monster!

I just did another quick search and now I've got these questions. 1. Elmer's Carpenters Wood Filler should work on both fins and spirals using the "dry-rub" technique, as seen HERE, right? 2. After the above step, I then spray primer? I'm not to knowledgeable in these areas.. Primer does...

Alright, bout time for me to finish my Babby Bertha. The finish on my E2X Banshee was kinda crappy, so I figured I'd repaint it gloss black and then add the stickers and whatnot.. Using it as a testbed for painting the Baby.. Anyhow, it's looking OK, but maybe you guys can give some tips...

w00t something right up my alley

Yay! Got a few kits I wanted to buy.. good thing I held off too.

I so.. want a Spit.. haven't even had a launch and I'm sweating in anticipation over this rocket!!! You're evil man, you really are.;)

Happy Birthday, and GL on the L3 Cert.

Thanks! adds to favorites ;) I'd seen the heatshields, it's what gave me the idea. The heatshields popout too though right? This would be a more permament, I would think.. Probably only work on larger diameter BTs though..

Went and bought some snap swivels today, rated for 15lbs... they'll only be used on smaller rockets 1/x A-C engines.. What's the expected amount of pressure that will be put on a small rocket when the chute deploys? I cant imagine it'll be all that much.. Also.. doing some reading in...

Rhino looks good for $12+Shipping, I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks. Today, I think I'll be painting the Baby Bertha and the Banshee... The Stingray really doesn't need a paintjob, but the Banshee... would look terrible without it.