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The balsa fins for my Cherokee model came too warped to use. If used would cause spinning. What are your techniques for straightening. I did not detach them from the sheet.

Had multiple duds due to igniters burning but not igniting the motors. They were. Carefully seated. Estes igniters and motors. Are there other brands? What’s your favorite?

My Doorknob just came in the mail. Can anyone suggest any upgrades needed? F15 motors will be used and it’s a 10 ounce rocket. Shock cord anchor in the tube is standard paper thing. Where would I get a ejection baffle /chute cord anchor for the 3 inch tube?

Excited about my second Star Orbiter launch. First was successful with a D12-3. Went on to a Estes F15-8. About 75yds up it blows flames from everywhere. Rocket blasted down so fast I did t even see it. Other observers saw where it landed. Ok except parachute was gone. Sent pics to Estes...

So I'm almost finished. Just about to install the engine retainers. I realize there is nothing to hold back the engine from blowing through the engine tube. No bulkhead, no firewall. Last part of the instructions say to put 4-6 layers of tape around the bottom of the engine. Is that it? I look...

After many years I'm returning to model rocketing. I just received from Santa a Star Orbiter. Its suggested engines are E16-6 and F15-8. Then I found my local club has a 800 ft altitude limit and the package of the rocket quotes 1800 ft flight. Is there a adapter to use D engines for first and...

After many years I’m getting back into model rocketry. I built a Hi Flier and Honest John (both big size). I’d be looking for D, E and F engines. I like to do business with Hobby Lobby but live pretty far from them. Does anybody buy engines mail order? If so from where? I’ll be launching from...

trying to get a nice seam between the plastic fuselage and balsa fins on my Honest John. Did about 4 coats in the corner with Titebond II and could use more for a good fillet. Is there a better alternative?

After 30yr hiatus I‘m back in model rocketing. Rocket is a Estes Hi-Flier. Engines are C and D. Is that wadding between the engine and parachute a necessity? Is there a home made replacement? Going as much DIY as possible for fun of it.