Hex 3 - super fast build thread

[les]

I'm going to build the Estes Hex-3 rocket. This will be a real quick build. And no filling of spirals/fins!!!!

This is a folded cardboard rocket.

First I cut out all of the pieces. I noticed when dry fitting that the white edge of the paper would show up, so I used a sharpie to color the edges
Below is a before and after shot.



I folded and glue two of the fins. I have some smooth jaw hemostat that I am using to hold things while the glue dries. I noticed a bit of separation in the center. I did not want to just sit there holding it, and I was afraid to use tape and peel off some of the coloring from the fin. Instead, I used a rubber band and a dowel to apply some pressure.



Two fins are drying (only can find 4 hemostats - I know I have 6). Last one tomorrow and the main body

 

[kuririn]

les,
Let me know if you run into any problem when you push the motor mount through the body, PM me. There's a quick fix available if you need it.

 

[les]

Well - never was much good at following instructions....

Wanted so paint on the bottom to help protect it so a quick coat of paint



Then while the paint was drying. I decided to add the legs (before the bottom plate). Used the hemostats to get a tight fit



Then rather than glue the bottom plate on and then slip in the motor mount from the top, I slid the bottom plate over the mount, glued the plate on, then did a ring of glue and pushed the mount in from the bottom.



I used some sharpies to color the bottom of the fins - and we are done.



This is a simple little rocket that could be built in just a couple of hours - but I managed to stretch that out....

 

[kuririn]

Your way makes more sense (gluing the base plate then sliding the mount up). How about sharpieing the top ring? Happy flying!

 

[BABAR]

Looks great
Looking forward to flight report!