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Hey, where did he find the STL for that nose cone? Or did he design it himself? Because resin and FDM printed objects tend to be a bit thicker than the blow-molded, etc., commercially made nose cones, you might not even have to add clay for that! SWEET! :-)

Did you ever post the PDFs for this? I have spare body tubes and would love to make one of these nostalgic old Vipers! :-)

I tried to pop the transition peeps off of the upper bt5 tube but had no luck. I don't have any replacement bt5 tube or else I would consider just replacing the whole tube there in order to get a secured Loop in there

I cannot seem to get it to upload from my phone

I always thought that Estes Mirv was a cool design, but unfortunately it seems to be out of production. I'd be interested in ideas on how to clone this bird. Anyone have any?

Yeah it was the end that attaches to the plastic transition piece... I'm not sure how some of these Solutions will work with the kind of odd plastic that they used for that piece. It does not seem like a type of plastic that would hold well.

So the rubber band shock cord for my little Estes Summit that my son and I like to shoot mini engines broke. Unfortunately the loop in the transition piece where they attached it is recessed in a bizarre manner and I don't have a way to attach the stupid shock cord when I replace it. Any...

My son and I had fun today at the public launch and if I am able to become an official member I intend to in the next few weeks. We would definitely be interested and some more low-power launches if folks want to get together informally we have some cardstock saucers and such we want to fly.

Hey folks, Well, we got a couple of the mix-n-match 50 sets over Christmas, and I picked up a few Booster 60s. The adapter for the booster that screws in place for the engine also fits the plastic fin can for the Mix-N-Match 50s. I've got a few of the booster engines, and I'm really considering...

Hey folks! I found some more rocket bits and that included a couple of short lengths of 13mm tube. I'd like to turn this into a rocket, but am unsure about fin design/stability, and I was thinking of flying on A mini motors. I was thinking of some kind of tumble recovery for one, and a streamer...

Mine eventually came down, unfortunately into its life a little rain did fall...but since I used Elmer's wood glue, it stayed together and suffered only minor warping, so I intend to fly it again! :-) I'm going to hit it with a little spray paint just in case it spends another rain shower on the...

I did buy a bulk pack of the A8-3s from Hobby Lobby with a 40% coupon a few weeks ago.

Yup, I'm just trying to figure out what motor I should use for a three-tier Amazon. ;-)

Just this so far.

Hey guys! I forgot to mention this a few weeks ago, but apparently Walmart has been passing their "written off" returns to some local thrift stores, and I was able to get the rockets from a few of the launch sets for cheap (79 cents a pound, and jee, rockets aren't exactly heavy!). I built the...

Okay, do I aim INTO the wind a little to compensate for wind-cocking and the breeze carrying the parachute?

Hey folks, I've been looking for days that were almost still to take my son flying his rockets. Tomorrow is going to be the first low-wind day that I can take him out in a while, so I was wondering if we could take our model rockets out then, and what techniques do I use to fly safely? Mostly...

So, I wanted to replace the missing top half of my son's Flutter-by with the purple nose cone from the Mix & Match 50 set (it's a spare part we have lying around) and a length of body tube from the same kit. I'll have to check in techniques about getting straight cuts on these tubes. It seems to...

So, I was at Hobby Lobby earlier with a 40% off coupon burning a hole in my pocket, and I got a 3-pack of E motors for $12 + tax....so how do you recommend I convert my Solar Warrior (still in the package) to use an E instead of the C11/D? I think the engine is the right diameter... I'm asking...

My son saw the Dupli-Color Clear Effex... ::sighs:: a couple of bats of big blue eyes and I'm out $15 for a can of spray paint...so I feel your pain. I know Michael's has glitter paint out here, plus you can use a coupon with it. Have them match Joann's 50% off coupon. :-D