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After some brainstorming, this is what I'm thinking of doing: Question 1: I think I'm just going to guess, and drill holes 1" from the bottom and top of the bulk plate. Question 2: The longest motor casing I could find is the Loki 1200, which is 24.625 inches long. I'm going to put the...

Sorry I missed this. I was only planning on one, for now. Since the space is limited I'm still trying to figure out how to achieve redundancy. A second Raven 3 would be expensive, so I'm trying to achieve a more cost effective solution. I would love to go, but it's 3 hours away to be tortured...

Thank you for replying. I have read your thread multiple times, and am still unclear about the above questions. This is the second time I've missed a rocket launch because I haven't been able to figure out this kit. No offense, but at this point I really wish I had just gotten the Mongoose. I...

After a few months of being busy, I've finally got the chance to work on rockets. I'm trying to finish my Blackhawk 38 build, but I'm stuck on two things. Electronics Bay Coupler Shear Pins Question 1: where is the best place to drill the holes through the body tube and coupler for the upper...

I don't know how I missed this. :confused: They are paint drips. After eventually finishing sanding with high grit sandpaper, would I need spray a gloss coat? The paint was originally glossy on its own. I didn't realize they were low spots, and instead thought I sanded too hard in those...

Also, is it possible for me to go to back and edit my original post with smaller pictures? I realize now that the large pictures are annoying, but the edit button is not there.

I wanted to thank everyone for their advice. I am learning new things about the finishing process. Paint I went with stripping the paint on the payload tube and the nose cone. Tonight, I plan on spraying grey primer followed by black or blue 15 minutes later. Parachute The Blackhawk 38 came...

Previous thread with general questions about the kit: Blackhawk 38 Questions Introduction I'm currently working on a Wildman Blackhawk 38. So far I've epoxied the fins to the lower airframe (will post pics later), and attempted painting. I'm also working on a 3D printed electronics bay for the...

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I just finished attaching the fins, and after doing some reading here on TRF I still have some questions. My plan is to send this thing as high as it will go, and also to install my own electronics I've built myself. Is dual deploy recommended on this rocket? For dual deploy, do I use shear...

I did not realize the extent to which these changes can impact a rockets performance. Per Mike and Chris's suggestions, I changed fin cross section from square to airfoil and I also polished the finish. I also experimented with a swept fin design, instead of the shape that comes with the...

Hello, I have a 2.1" Wildman Jr that I plan on converting to minimum diameter the same way I did with the 1.5" Cardboard Mini-Tomach. After measuring and weighing all the parts, I entered all the numbers into OpenRocket. The numbers I'm seeing for altitude are not impressing me very much. I'm...

Hey Everyone, After fiberglassing the bent portion of the airframe, and adding 1.5 oz of nose weight, I launched my rocket at LDRS. It was a sunny day, with an occasional gust of wind right when you decided to launch your rocket. The fight was a LOT better than my last one, and I'm estimating...

Can we continue this discussion, and maybe talk about how we can more closely follow the law so that it doesn't get tightened around us? For example: Am I allowed to own black powder for dual deploy ejection charges? Can I have it in my car on my way to a launch? Am I allowed to have high...

https://abc7.com/2-ieds-found-at-home-of-aliso-viejo-victims-ex-boyfriend/3488183/ I really hope this does not affect the hobby we all enjoy.

Awesome! The rental would have made the trip more expensive. Thanks guys! I can't wait!!

Hey All, I have never been to LDRS, and I was wondering if I should rent a truck or just drive my four door sedan? At the launch site, is it just dirt roads? If so, can you drive on them with normal cars or are there ravines that would require a truck or SUV?

That's exactly what I use. I have two AeroTech motor casings (38/720 and 38/360), along with this motor adapter system: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Motors/AeroTech_Accessories/AeroTech_38mm_Reload_Adapter_System It works great!

Since my last post, I have been trying to answer this question: How does the forces from the thrust of the rocket motor act on the airframe? The reason I am asking this question is simple. If I know how the forces are acting on the rocket airframe, then I know where I need to reinforce with...

I'm getting ready to set up for dual deploy and was wanting to use a pull-pin switch. I did not think of this potentially hazardous case during assembly. Great thread!