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The shock cord goes in where the cone would go in, make sure to get it deep enough.

https://youtu.be/QhYhiUXNREQ Stock minus some paper on the fins for smooth paint.

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My only complaint for Open Rocket is it CTD every time I hit "print." I plotted off most of the rockets using RockSim from the files at rocketreviews, I have a file cabinet full. One of the perks of doing engineering work is plotters!

Well crap, I'll have to check that out tonight. Oh well, it'll still fly! It would take me a few hours of work to get the fins off. Prep the root edge, prep body tube, and re-paint the tail. Sigh. Perfect example as to why you should use the instructions. (I was wondering why the fin bottom...

I just cut the fins out however Estes had them cut. If it fails I will let them know. They have 5-6 coats of dope on them and CA on the edges.

The cooler is next to my shop toolbox to the right. :D I normally do not put drinks on the work surface as the condensation will soak into the wood. Most of the drinks on the table are old ones my wife takes out of her car and leaves there.

Yeah, I live in "Marine Creek Ranch,", I cut through Lea Crest past the fire station to get to the Casa. As an aside... :rolleyes: I can get access to any field that has power or distribution poles on the property. I digress. Here is where I am talking about.

Wow that looks great! Beveled leading fin edges look good too.

I pulled off the tape this morning before coming into work and the majority of the rocket looks good. There are a few spots that need a little TLC. But all-in-all the fins turned out almost perfect, the two body tube stripes have a little bleed here and there, I can work those out. Took...

It should. I think mine will at the house. But I refuse to upgrade our work PC's, so we still use XP.

If you are using a Windows PC with XP or higher, just launch Windows Movie Maker and import the video in question. Under video effects select the appropriate rotate/degree function and re-export the movie.

So I bought my stepson an EX2 Goldstreak and it came with a little Silverstreak rocket too. So I decided to use it as a paint & masking Guinea pig. Should still be a lot of fun. Will be yellow and black. I need to find something better than 3M fine-line tape. Good for automotive, bad...

I am not the best painter or builder by any means, and I am still learning. But I think it came out good so far.

More pictures showing masking & paint.

Although the build is almost complete, still need a few more bands of paint, paint nose cone, decals, and clear-- I thought I would share some images of the project I am doing for my wife. Patriarch (Monarch) Stock Motor Mount Florescent Pink Paint The fins were prepped with 150 grit...

I think my dad may be coming over this weekend or Memorial Day to light some up (wind permitting). I got him back in the hobby too and he is working on a scale Phoenix at the moment-- not sure of it will be done in time, but I have a few LPR's to blast off. He also has a mantis pad he needs...

I live behind Marine Creek lake. North of 199 on the west side of the loop (off boat club road), I work just outside of downtown. I have shot twice in the "fields" behind my house. They are (now) doing some grading on about 10-15 acres for a new housing development. There is a 220 swift...

Wow, that looks fantastic! :cheers: Does anyone currently sell this kit w/decals? Would go great next to the Comanche.

Will look into Semroc. Thanks guys. So far the fins have been sealed and papered. The body tube roll lines have been filled in (although they probably did not need it). I also have a few more builds going on that I will probably be making threads for. (Florescent pink Estes Patriarch (Monarch)...