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Hello, I'm in the planning stages of creating a 40" tall version the Nike-Zues and wanted the communitie's feedback. Here is the issue: Nose Cone: Does anyone have ay input on the advantages or dis-advantages of using a closed cell polyurethane foam for the nose cone of this model. Weight...

Hello, I'm planning on attending NARAM 63 and will enter a BOMARC for the Sport Scale event. The scale will be based off a 2" tube and not the standard BOMARC kits that are commercially available. I'm gathering the data and was told that Vladimir Minakov's drawing of the BOMARC may not be the...

Hello, I'm thinking of attending NARAM 63 and want to compete in the Sport Scale event. I'm pretty good at building a scale models and was wondering what would be good model to compete with. Size Military vs Civilian Heavy Lift vs Sounding Single motor vs. Cluster Booster Pods (Active vs...

Hello Everyone, I just watched the movie "Marooned" on Turner Classic movies yesterday and my mind started to think. Just for a fun discussion, what would be the simplest yet least complicated method of recovering stranded astronauts in space within a (24 to 48 hour) time period. Here is the...

Is anyone having any problems with the web site ordering. I can not get past the shipping page. Keep getting an error message when I try to put in the address, tried 3 valid addresses and nothing is working. Keith

Hello Everyone, With much of the US on lock down, I thought this would be a perfect time to start a builders contest. Okay, Here are the rules: 1. Event will be judged by NAR Sport Scale Giant Scale rules. 2. The model must be based one of the missiles listed in the books 12 Soviet...

Here is a build I'm working on, but I haven't decided on a name. Let me know what you think. It's currently all 3D printed except for the BT-50 motor tube. 8" Diameter at the base (4 fins) 40" inches tall (3 sections for the body, 1 for the nose cone). Working on last 2 sections now. Love my...

Hello everyone, I've been asked to create a model of the A-135 missile for a friends father who used to work on the system before he migrated to the US. Finding data on this is not easy. A number of photographs are available, but no drawings. Would you happen to have any data or a contact...

Hello, I'm building a cluster scale model and I'm looking for someone to laser cut clear plastic fins. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Keith

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Hello Everyone, I recently completed a 3D print of the Redstone IRBM nose cone 4" diameter. I'm wanting to print the lower fins. Does anyone have a good set of prints they would be willing to share on the level of Mike Derffler CD collection. I have his Mercury-Redstone CD but the drawings...

Hello, I'm designing a scale model and I'm trying to figure out the maximum volume for an effective separation using standard Aerotech E-G motors without additional pyrotechnics. Is there a formula or rule of thumb to use for such designs. Thanks, Keith

Hello, I'm having trouble finding scale drawings of the Patriot (PAC-1/2 Variant) with the boat tail. Does anyone have a good set of drawings for this. Thanks in advance. Keith

Hello, I'm looking to make a Mid-Power Scale / Sport Scale model of the Russian SA-2 / S-75 Missile. Does anyone have any dimensioned drawings outside of NARTS 12 Cold War Missiles? Thanks, Keith

Hello, I just wanted to let everyone know that this years Turkey & Grits (Georgia Rockets in the Sky) 2018 rocket launch will be include a scale / sport scale contest. https://www.gritslaunch.com/ Here is the information: Coyote Rocketry Scale Challenge 2018 The object of these...

Could we create a 3D Folder for printed parts for individuals to include.

Hello Everyone, Please forgive me if I posted this in the wrong category. It's that time of year again! "What models does the rocket community want in a Scale / Sport Scale Mid Power (E - G 24 mm and 29 mm) around 3-4 ft. tall" Here is a challenge. I would like to create a...

Hello Everyone, Please forgive me if I posted this in the wrong category. It's that time of year again! "What models does the rocket community want in a Scale / Sport Scale Mid Power (E - G 24 mm and 29 mm) around 3-4 ft. tall" Here is a challenge. I would like to create a...

Hello, I'm just curious to know if anyone uses nomex sleeving around their shock chords as an extra layer of protection from the high-temp ejection gasses. Was thinking about using it for the first 12" or so closest to the motor tube. What are your thoughts? Here is a link to the...

Hello, I'm wanting to produce a kit, but I'm having difficulty finding a vendor to cut and slot tubes for me. Does anyone have any contacts to do such cutting? Thanks in advance? Keith Frazier