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So, I've replaced my old push button switches with a couple of pull pin switches. But this leads me to a question. The switches powering the altimeters turn on when the pin is pulled out. So off when the pin is in. This makes arming both of my altimeters with one pull pin on the pad, very...

I have this old Estes Citation Patriot that I believe I built while I was in high school, circa 1983. This was the original kit, when Estes was still calling it just the Patriot. https://archive.org/details/EstesRocketsCatalog1984/page/n11/mode/2up I think this kit was discontinued after...

Greeting All I recently was able to pick up two copies of the Estes Der Big Red Max and the Estes Citation Patriot has always been one of my favorite rockets. So I thought I would build a three inch upscale Citation Patriot. I also just realized I'm going to need to do a Rocksim file on this...

If you have photos showing rockets or space related things that led up to, or were a result of the 1969 moon landing, feel free to post them here:

I gotta give a shout out to Loc / Precision. I ordered a 4 inch Goblin and some small parts from them on Sunday, Feb 10. In spite of a small shipping address / shipping method snafu, my order showed up today. My hat is off to the guys there who helped me get things straightened out. Thank...

Good Day everyone. Is anyone else having trouble with recent Estes water slide decals not releasing from the backing paper? I'm using hot water and letting the decal soak for 15 - 30 seconds or so, longer soaking doesn't seem to make any difference. If you are having this problem, do you have...

I want to give a shout out to Estes Customer Service. I recently bought an Estes kit (the last of the type in the store). When I got it home, I noticed it had a badly deformed main body tube. I sent an email to Estes to inquire about how to replace the tube. Instead of giving me the...

Greeting everyone. I picked up one of these at Hobby Lobby. Has anyone done a build thread? I'm concerned about the paper tail cone. This will be the most likely impact point at landing, and it seems flimsy. If there is interest, I will do a build thread since I'm just getting started?

from someone who has been on TRF for a while, but is there a space on TRF specifically for launch event photos? I've done a little bit of looking, and thought I remembered there was, but can't seem to find it tonight.

I decided to go for my Level 3 cert using Pml's Ultimate Endeavor with a 75 mm motor mount. I haven't started gluing anything yet, have just been making parts. Here's the obligatory unpacking photo: I decided to start with the av-bay. Here's a photo of the bulkplates I cut using my...

I wanted to post a heads up, sorry if this is in the wrong spot. About two weeks ago I placed an order with Aircraft Spruce for some fiber glass, carbon fiber and some peel ply. The total order came to over $100, plus $25 for shipping and handling. I made a point of double checking that...

I'm using one of these on my L3 rocket, does anyone have experience getting these centered?

I have a section of coupler for a 6 inch rocket which is just about an inch shorter than I want it. I have another section of coupler the same diameter and material which is about 6 inches too short to use for anything, really. My question: can I cut a 2 inch section off the short one and...

I'm new to this brand of reloads and have a couple questions. I appologize if these have been asked before. The instructions say to remove the delay element in order to adjust the delay time, but do not say how to remove the element. It's in the forward closure fairly snug, and no way to grip...

I"ve built many rockets over the years but decided to do my very first build thread using this rocket. It seems to be a nice kit, will use all the parts, but will most likely replace the elastic shock cord, and will leave out the motor block so I can use my 24/40 RMS case. I won't do a...

As a WWII aircraft plastic modeler, I'm always on the look out for a better natural metal finish. Different paint systems are available for such a finish, but the all have different draw backs, so we tried actual aluminum in the form of adhesive backed foil. We use an airbrush to apply...

I'm getting ready to try my hand at fiberglass reinforced rocket airframes and have been trying to find a good reasonably priced mail order site for fiberglass cloth. So my question is, what weight do you guys use for say an H or I powered rocket and where do you get it? My end game is I want...

This 18mm reload case flew in an Estes Photon Disruptor this morning to 1200 ft or so. Parachute deployed right on schedule just after apogee, nose down attitude. I'm including a photo of the case, JUST AS IT LOOKED WHEN I PULLED IT OUT OF THE ROCKET TO CLEAN IT. Anyone care to speculate how...

Ok, so I've been reading this forum for a while, and have a question. Leaving out OPINION, what are the actual differences between a level 2 and level 3 rocket, assuming sub mach speeds for each. I'm not asking about motor or rocket size. That's obvious. What I quess I'm asking about are...

I'm thinking of building a minimum diameter 54 mm rocket. Probably for 1-3 grain motors. Any suggestions?