Now I've done it. While trying to repair a loose fin, I've managed to break it off completely. Sadness...
And no, it's not surface mounted. The rocket is an old THOY Falcon. Four inch diameter, 54 mm motor mount. The fin root is 9.375 inches, and the fin tab WAS 4.125 inches.
So I removed the remains of the fin tab from the fin. But the tab - almost all of it - is still in the body tube clinging to the motor mount.
I am considering two methods: 1. Find a way to remove the broken fin tab from inside the body tube. Then I just make a new fin and reinstall it. 2. Mount the now tabless fin in some kind of flange or bracket, and install that back onto the body tube. Strength restored!
Your suggestions will be appreciated..
Bob in Phoenix
And no, it's not surface mounted. The rocket is an old THOY Falcon. Four inch diameter, 54 mm motor mount. The fin root is 9.375 inches, and the fin tab WAS 4.125 inches.
So I removed the remains of the fin tab from the fin. But the tab - almost all of it - is still in the body tube clinging to the motor mount.
I am considering two methods: 1. Find a way to remove the broken fin tab from inside the body tube. Then I just make a new fin and reinstall it. 2. Mount the now tabless fin in some kind of flange or bracket, and install that back onto the body tube. Strength restored!
Your suggestions will be appreciated..
Bob in Phoenix