dixontj93060
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Finally got to start working on my next mid-power kit. It is a Launch Pad kit I found cheap on Ebay. I always liked the look of the Hawk-M with the long fins and tailcone. Reviews I have read said it was underpowered with the stock 24mm motor. That plus after receiving the kit and seeing some paper (yes paper) components (tailcone and nosecone extension), I decided to do the full upgrade.
I went to a 29mm motor mount. Added retention in the new plywood aft centering ring. Added a field serviceable kevlar shockcord design. Deviated from instructions by not using CA to reinforce the paper tailcone/nosecone extension, but instead used epoxy on the nosecone and 2-part foam on the tailcone (internal). In addition, I'm fiberglassing the whole thing. This is my first glassing experience and I must say it is going well and much easier than I expected.
-Tim
I went to a 29mm motor mount. Added retention in the new plywood aft centering ring. Added a field serviceable kevlar shockcord design. Deviated from instructions by not using CA to reinforce the paper tailcone/nosecone extension, but instead used epoxy on the nosecone and 2-part foam on the tailcone (internal). In addition, I'm fiberglassing the whole thing. This is my first glassing experience and I must say it is going well and much easier than I expected.
-Tim