24/40's in a 24/60 case?

[techrat]

HOWDY everyone.
Maybe this post belongs in propulsion, but I thought I'd ask here.
I just accidentally bought a bunch of motors for a 24/40 case that I thought were disposables. Now I'm looking for a 24/40 case to fly them in, but see that the RMS 24/60 case is at least $10 cheaper than the RMS 24/40 case. So the question is: Can the 24/40 reloads be used in a 24/60 case with some kind of spacer, or MUST I use a 24/40 case? These are going to be flown in models that have a 29mm motor mount anyhow, so the length of the case isn't an issue.

 

[SolarYellow]

There are no commercial parts to support doing that. It would be an "experimental" configuration if you figured out some work-around of your own, so you would need to be L2 to fly at a Tripoli launch.

Just get the 24/40 case.

FWIW, the 24/40 case has some loads that are really a sweet spot for N-s/$. You might like it.

 

[fyrwrxz]

Sorry, big nope. .maybe post a wanted advert here.

 

[rharshberger]

NO, the liner is too short and it would CATO, iirc the 24/60 maybe also be slightly smaller ID than the 24/40.

 

[KenECoyote]

Try to see if anyone at one of the local clubs is willing to do a swap for 24/60 reloads or disposables. If I have a 24/40 case (going to have to do some digging), maybe I can swap with you in exchange for dms.

What reloads did you buy?

 

[techrat]

I've already ordered a 24/40 case because yolo, and what the hell. It'll be here soon enough for the June launch....

 

[techrat]

What reloads did you buy?

I have a 3-pack of F24-4W and a 3-pack of F39-6T... it'll be interesting to try them out.

 

[n3tjm]

24/40 and 24/60 liners are completely different diameters to. The 40 has a thinner wall and finer thread. The 24/60 case went with a thicker thread, so the case is thicker which means smaller dia liner. I really wish they came out with the 24/80 and 24/120...

 

[SolarYellow]

The 6-grain CTI motor is pretty cool. Wish there was better availability of reloads.

 

[lawndartman]

Both loads are sweet.

 

[pugachu]

24/40 and 24/60 liners are completely different diameters to. The 40 has a thinner wall and finer thread. The 24/60 case went with a thicker thread, so the case is thicker which means smaller dia liner. I really wish they came out with the 24/80 and 24/120...

That explains why you can't share forward and aft closures for the two casing options. I only have the 24/40 casing, so I didn't realize what the difference was between the closures. I've wanted to try the reloads in the 24/60 case, but didn't want to pay for a whole new system, when I already had the 24/40

 

[n3tjm]

You wont be disappointed with having both motors. The D15 load is a favorite of mine. The E18 is a great motor (and loud). The E11 is a great load for those large but light Estes birds. F24 is also a great load. So far I have only flown the F35 in my RMS 29/60 I plan to try out a F62 soon

Here are some of my F35 Flights



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[4regt4]

I have a 3-pack of F24-4W and a 3-pack of F39-6T... it'll be interesting to try them out.

The F39 is one of my favorites. You can fly fairly heavy rockets in a small field.

Hans.