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Just doing some "build-studies" in preparation for the 47" offering from North Coast Rocketry. This scratch design measures 28" long and is fitted with a 24mm MMT (15" parachute). The kit has a 36" Parachute, OMG!! Thinking 24" would keep the kit built one at least in the same county upon...

I know, I know..the Estes Executioner is a bit dated; but, I like this old bird. Decided to stretch it to 44.5" on a 29mm MMT... getting the painting stuff completed. It's that "purpley-green-blue" color shift paint and metallic (chrome) stuff. Working on it when time allows. Thinking Aerotech...

Thought I'd "test" some new building techniques on an old favorite. Wanted to include a motor hook as the original design utilizes a friction setup for motor retention. Additionally, I wanted to try out some "FIX-IT" modeling epoxy and practice doing some fillets between the fins and body. Ive...

NEED some ideas!! Seeking to UPGRADE a stock (and as yet UNBUILT) Estes Patriot to use BOTH the stock 18mm motors AND 24mm motors (bigger C's, D's, and maybe E's). a.) Have read that Estes rocket power recommendations are conservative. b.) Wish to LEARN the various techniques required for the...

First week as a TRF member... wanted to jump-in and OFFER a basic technique in the art of covering BALSA rocket fins. Gotta start somewhere, right? I didn't want to just TROLL the forums and NOT actively participate in them. So? Let's get started...

Just getting back into the hobby after a few decades...WOW have things changed!! Playing around with some of the LPR 18mm and 24mm stuff... scratch building an Estes Leviathan... 3.0" Body Tubes, Couplers, 1/8 plywood fins (got a pattern here at TRF) in an attempt to start amassing some MPR...