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  1. FMarvinS

    Thoughts on the middle east conflicts.

    North Korea takes its marching orders from China only, they have functional delivery systems and nuclear weapons. In contrast, we believe Iran does not yet have a functional bomb or effective delivery system; thus the comparison may not hold. Furthermore, If Iran one day does hit Israel with a...
  2. FMarvinS

    Thoughts on the middle east conflicts.

    As stated above, Israel acquired nuclear technology in the mid 1950s from Charles DeGaulle. In the 1973 war, when the initial tide of war was against Israel, Moshe Dayan (defense chief) requested that several nuclear bombs be assembled in their nuclear labs in Dimona. Israel has been reported to...
  3. FMarvinS

    Thoughts on the middle east conflicts.

    It appears that my last post was deleted. So, I'll conclude that intefering in the internal politics of an allied country is dead wrong. Also, acquiescing to every 3rd rate regime not only empowers them but also terribly diminishes the international standing of the U.S.A.
  4. FMarvinS

    Thoughts on the middle east conflicts.

    The Damascus attack hit an ancillary building of the embassy and not the consulate building. Further as per rules, several previous US embassies, particularly in Africa were bombed by Iranians or their proxies. Also, over 700 Iranian/Proxy based direct attacks against American troops have...
  5. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    Those are great shots, thanks for the info in addition!
  6. FMarvinS

    Sold 4 Inch SWAT

    Jim- Couldn't find swat on their website. Most 4 inch new kits are <$200, what ancillary items are in the sale? Please send photos. Fred
  7. FMarvinS

    Princess Punisher

    Dave-1. I place the camera shroud about half way up the booster above the fin can but below the e-bay (see photo of a rocket's apogee below). 2. On the Wildman website, under downloads click on "head end deployment." Step 4 discusses the placement of the nosecone eyebolt and harness. Fred
  8. FMarvinS

    The Avionics Bay Thread...Post your Photos!

    Thanks!
  9. FMarvinS

    The Avionics Bay Thread...Post your Photos!

    dmaaero, Nice AV-bay. Please specify where you got the push button switches and if the manufacturer tested its viability at 50G and tested at what vibrational frequency. Thanks, Fred Level 2 ICBM, SC KG4YGP
  10. FMarvinS

    EVENT Freedom Launch 2023: September 2-4

    Hi Chuck, For Sunday and Monday, I'll need access to both 1010 and 1515 rails. I'll be flying mostly J's so I don't think flight approval is needed. I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone! Fred
  11. FMarvinS

    EVENT Freedom Launch 2023: September 2-4

    Hi Chuck, I plan to attend on Sunday and Monday. Also, I'll volunteer as a RSO/LCO if needed. Regards, Fred
  12. FMarvinS

    MARSA33LHD Out of production

    Hi John-please discuss the availability of purchasing MARSA Net boards or prospective dates of availability. Also, what new MARSA ancillaries are on the drawing board. Fred
  13. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    Tony-Thank you for your suggestions. Its logical and enables me to practice before I acquire an apropriate camera! Regards, Fred
  14. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    Mntmanak, Thank you for that excellent review of the available camcorders on the market. I appreciate your comments on the particular units priced from $500 to $1000. Depending on available funds, I may go for the FDR AX-700. By the way, The material you reviewed merits being a permanent...
  15. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    I want to thank all for the sage advice and lessons gained from their experience. It seems that realistic photographic goals and eventual choice of appropriate cameras will wait until after I do a fair amount of home work. at this point I have discarded the cell phone-binoculars approach and...
  16. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    Mtnmanak-thanks for the advice which appears to be based on a ton of experience. Those were exceptional videos that you attached to your post! Which specific camcorders do you recommend for both 1080p and 4K? In addition, I enjoyed your level 3 build-beautiful job. Please respond or send...
  17. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    Teepot and Mike C,thank you for your recommendations and I'll further look into those suggestions. Fred
  18. FMarvinS

    rocket video made by binoculars-cell phone connection

    Thirsty Barbarian- great looking video and fully appreciate the intermingling of still shots with the video. Also, Rich-if you use the Nikon, please post some videos!
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