Big Daddy Nosecone?

[user 35280]

Yes, did that as well, but don't yet know if one-use motors use a lip for the retainer to work, or if I'll have to tape the motor in place for my first few flights. Definitely planning a reloadable case for this bad boy, but the first few flights are going to be with single use disposables.

SU AT composite motors have the lip. BP motors do not

 

[Back_at_it]

Yes, did that as well, but don't yet know if one-use motors use a lip for the retainer to work, or if I'll have to tape the motor in place for my first few flights. Definitely planning a reloadable case for this bad boy, but the first few flights are going to be with single use disposables.

Single use composite motors all have a ring. If you plan to launch on Estes Black Powder then you would need to add a ring around the rear of the motor or do like I did and add a thrust ring inside the motor tube. Mine is set far enough up that it allows me to fit the Estes 29mm F motors.

 

[user 35280]

LOC Scout ordered via eRockets.com as they appeared to have the best price and reasonable shipping.

Is the Scout Rocket 2.63” diameter?

 

[Scott_650]

Is the Scout Rocket 2.63” diameter?

Yup.

 

[user 35280]

I thought he was wanting a 3”/3.1” diameter kit.

 

[techrat]

I thought he was wanting a 3”/3.1” diameter kit.

If you follow this thread from the beginning, you'll see I changed my mind, and the Scout turned out to be much better. Thanks to some sane advice, my first 29mm rocket will be a kit rather than a scratch build. I'll still do a scratch build, but due to the wonky dimensions of the tube I have, I'm going to fabricate my own nosecone. It will be a good experience for me anyhow.

 

[nict]

You have an wonderful point. Not sure I like the Onyx look, but this one is attractive:
https://locprecision.com/collections/rockets-2-63-diameter/products/scout

I've always thought the Nano Mag had a very Big Daddy appearance.

Nano Mag

 

[BDB]

I've always thought the Nano Mag had a very Big Daddy appearance.

Nano Mag

I was about to say the same thing. Or bump it up to 4" with the Micro-Magg.

 

[Back_at_it]

I was about to say the same thing. Or bump it up to 4" with the Micro-Magg.

Totally agree on the Micro-Magg. Mine loves F44-4 motors and in all honestly I think that it is my favorite motor for this rocket.

I'm only seeing 340-350 ft per flight but you can watch the entire flight, it makes a ton of noise and it lands close to the pad. If I want more altitude I can throw the F67 in there for 600ft flights and skies the limit from there.