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When I became a BAR the first time I got the Big Foot/Sizzler combo. I still have both! Best launcher ever for small to large model rockets!

Paint and polish. The reduction in drag due to the polishing more than makes up for the added weight of the paint.

May I ask what you are locating?

PML does it with their "kwik switch mount" using a twist lock retaining system.

An E3d V6 All metal with copper heater block should be able to do what you want. you would also need a pt100 temperature sensor to replace the thermistor if that is what you are using now

I have over 450 un-built kits. 5 in the build pile and about 15 in flying condition.

I received mine yesterday and plan to start building it tomorrow.

Has anyone tried one of the carbon fiber filaments yet? I'm hoping to upgrade my printer to use them within the next year.

Actually my string maker was rocketry related. I have 15,000ft of kevlar yarn that I'll make into string to use for shock cords and parachute shrouds. I was about to use my printer for making engine retainers when it started going wonky and I started upgrading it. I was also about to start...

Hi Folks, I've been lurking here for a while and thought I'd join the discussion. A little bit of my3D printing history. My first attempt at purchasing a 3d printer was a failed kickstarter. It turns out that was probably a good outcome for me as I researched a bit and bought a Prusa i3 clone...

I do the same thing! Fusion 360 and Slic3r.

My first rocket was the Centuri Astro-1, which was part of the 10 piece "Complete Rocket Outfit" in 1971.

Painting the inside of body tube/ stuffer tube/motor mount tube with heat resistant paint?

I use rustoleum painters touch ultra cover in the 8 oz can. Thinned with water.

Except a safe haven when the next large asteroid strikes the earth would be pretty valuable I think.

Hi Ryan, Thanks for the quick shipment! All the motors I ordered arrived in very good shape. Roy

I would like to add Bill Spadafora and Tony Vincent to the the list of people that I looked up to in addition to those previously named.

I found the following pdf that might help in the determination of appropriate shock cords...

They were trying to be back up by April. I hope they haven't gone the way of the dinosaur!

Thanks for the info!