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Some people think that a boat tail improves the look of a rocket. Might improve aerodynamics too. Some prefer a tailless rocket.
My personal feeling is that it can improve the looks or detract from them, depending on how it's used.
My favorite look is a long boat tail with the fins attached to it, rather than the body tube.
But, suppose you want to use a BT-60 slotted tube and an 18mm motor.
Balsa Machining sells a 3" V2 boat tail that I think looks way out of proportion.
If you shorten it to 1.5", I think it looks much better.
My personal feeling is that it can improve the looks or detract from them, depending on how it's used.
My favorite look is a long boat tail with the fins attached to it, rather than the body tube.
But, suppose you want to use a BT-60 slotted tube and an 18mm motor.
Balsa Machining sells a 3" V2 boat tail that I think looks way out of proportion.
If you shorten it to 1.5", I think it looks much better.