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Best of luck to you this weekend. Fantastic build, absolutely at the edge. Full send!

Cool build! Looks like a fun project. I'm not familiar with this rocket. Is there a transition between the two diameters?

I haven't focused as much on the ISC yet, but have a rough idea of how I want everything laid out. I will likely run a Perfectflite Stratologger CF with a line cutter, though may simplify a bit and use a JLCR for opening the main. The booster won't be going nearly as high, but still high enough...

It's a mix for me. I used SAE for most everything for many years, but my job is almost entirely metric, and has pushed me that way for anything smaller scale. When I want exact measurements, or where it's more important, I'll stick with metric, and when it's a rough measurement, SAE does the...

Two Hearted is gold. Also, hey Montana! Had some Blackfoot Single Wimea SMaSH earlier this evening- Single Malt variation on tap right now. Highly recommended if you find yourself in Helena.

So shoot me down if this has been posted already, but what do you do besides rockets? We all have a love for things that go woosh, but what else excites you? There are so many passions in the world, we can't possibly experience them all ourselves, so share what drains your wallets and time here...

I was! I had a Terrier-Sandhawk that I flew a few times before I had some electronics issues and the majority of it was destroyed. Never figured it all out, but it taught me a lot about how to build the rockets all the same. Thanks for reaching out!

Due to the finite space in the sustainer, I am trying to be efficient with what is available. I have weighed two different methods of dual deploy for this, and both have their merits. At this moment, I am leaning towards a more traditional layout, with the altimeter bay being in between the...

I was able to start assembling the MMT this evening. Fore and aft centering rings were slotted to allow for staging wiring to pass through. I filed a small, curved channel down the length of the MMT to allow for a smidge more space. The fore centering ring was notched on the opposite side for...

I'll be starting with the sustainer, as it has the biggest hurdles for me. The limited space for recovery, altimeter and trackers will be the most challenging portion of this build. I have explored several options, and am still weighing the merits of each. At this point, I am still waiting on a...

After a life-induced hiatus from rocketry, I found myself with the bug again. A couple years back in, building and flying as time allows, I decided to venture down the path of staging again. The timing of the Madcow release last year made it all too hard to refuse, so I picked up a Nike-Asp in...

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Exciting to see more progress on the build. Are all three stages using rail buttons?

Can't wait to see this one finished! I've been wanting to do more scale builds and this is getting me more motivated. Loving the attention to detail.

Beautiful build so far! This has been a very cool build to follow. Thanks for posting your progress. :)

Agreed! Seems like a very doable method, plus adds some decent strength to the fins. I imagine it's very satisfying to see come together.

Streamer recovery caught my eye as well. I have been looking at thin-mil parachutes for smaller packing volume. The NC looks to have enough room in it for a small tracker (RF or GPS), just need to figure out how it would all be laid out internally. As far as drag separation, I've had good...

I was a big fan of the Silver Comet. Built one up a number of years back to fly on G's and H's. That one got up and went.

How much design has gone into the sustainer layout so far? Seems that the biggest hurdle with this kit is the limited space. Recovery, electronics and a 6g Pro 24 would fill that airframe nearly all the way. Certainly less of an issue on smaller motors, but if you're looking for maximum altitude...

If you have access to a lathe, it may end up being easier. If you can figure a way to mount the tube onto the lathe, you could quickly buzz the imperfections in the balsa down before laying the outside skin. As long as you don't go overboard on sanding, I'd imagine it would be a quick way to get...