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Yes, that was a typo. The motors are F-44T8. As for dual deployment for the Mini, I could not get things set up in the small body. I finally just gave up. As it is, the JL Chute Release is a tight fit, but easier than trying to do the dual deployment with the EBAY setup. It's good I have...

As I said before, it has been quite some time since I posted, but this time some good news. As I started mentioning my Stretch Blobbo here, I've decided that I might as well let you all know that it has finally flown. It took me nearly six months to get a day that wasn't either raining or...

It's been a while since I posted anything here. For the past three months the winds have kept me grounded. So I haven't had a chance to fly the Mini DX3, or my Blobbo. As things were, I was having difficulty finding motors to fly them. I had purchased several with the Blobbo, only to find...

Rich, Thanks, I have seen those, and more than likely will end up getting a package of them. But I can at least use the ones I made for ground testing. It seems I just need to use the 9V battery to get them to ignite. The kit I purchased was from MJG. The problem probably wasn't the kit in...

Hmmm, I will try the low powder charges to see if they work. If not, I will up things a bit to see what happens. I've another question, this on e-matches. I just finished making 80 of them from a kit. Needless to say, what I observed in the video, and what happened with mine, aren't the...

I don't plan on launching until June. What I will do this month is have an experienced person look over my model to ensure I did things correctly, and of course, hopefully have enough time from his own work to teach me how to properly pack a parachute and all those long cords. I will also be...

Gary, Yes, that would work fine. Unfortunately I live in a tiny house with not a lot of room for a bale of that stuff. I will have to be happy with the Nomex hankie.

Crossfire, Not sure why you keep calling me Carley, but maybe it is just a typo. The fabric of the main chute is .05mm thick. I used an electronic device that I have been using for years. It is accurate. The fabric of the 12 inch chute is .09mm thick I am using 6x6 inch squares of Nomex for...

Gary, this is Caley. Then I should be fine, as I have both of those inside the tubes, though the 18 inch is a rather tight fit in the upper body tube. Should be getting some help on parachute folding next week. Seems that I am fumble fingers, and every time I get ready to insert the bundle in...

Hi, this is Caley. Crossfire, I am relatively new to model rocketry. Last things I did were back in 1971. So when you say you manufacture the chutes, I still haven't a clue as to what business you are referring to, not am I familiar with things like WM, MC, FG or DD. The online calculator I...

Hi again, I've been doing more research on this and that. One of these is parachute size based on the weight of the model. Someone mentioned using a smaller drogue chute, and that seems to be one thing that I will have to do. The calculator said that a 9 inch would probably be fine, but...

Thanks Everyone. That should do it for me. Seems I have had difficulty putting things together every step of the way. Guess that is normal for the first of anything you do. I did look at streamers, but not sure they would slow things down enough, and they are still pretty bulky because you...

I finally quit going to model rocket sites, and went to Amazon.com. Here is what I found https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01850OSTK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I ordered the 2mm 750# 30 meter spool. This should do for most mid powered models. The stuff I was trying to cram into the...

OK, Let me ask this another way. If I use this 300# Kevlar shock cord for my Mini DX3, which is about 37 inches in length, how long should I make it. Remember, this is a dual deploy setup now, not just the simple rocket motor ejection setup. So I would need to get two things set up. One...

I finally got the parachutes and shock cords installed, with their swivels and quick links, and Nomex protectors. Unpainted air frame is now 11 ounces. Still fairly good. I guess a paint job will add another ounce. I did have problems with the shock cord because it is so bulky. I am...

I have blue masking tape. Tried some, and an inch made the fit snug. I doubt air turbulence after motor burnout will loosen the coupling now. In order for me to have it easier to work on things, I am using quick links. Unfortunately, I have not found anything shorter than 1 3/8 inches b 1/8...

If masking tape is too thick, I will try clear tape. Thanks

Rich, I know what friction fit is, and I do have a problem with the lower section. It was very loose. What I did was built up the coupler/EBAY with epoxy. I think I will have to add one more layer. As for testing that friction fit, just how do you do that. I know that the lower part of the...

Finally got most of the build done. I still have to decide on how to decorate it. Right now it is a few ounces under projected weight given by the instruction manual, but that will change when I install the two chutes and Nomex hankies Another question. Now that I have done everything for...

Ryan, Thank you so much. I guess that if I have enough slack in my extended wires, I shouldn't have any problem with the test. Like the video of the test. I am guessing that my guessimate of .3 to .4 gram of black powder was a bit low for the drogue chute compartment. Might be OK for the main.