I have built two mid to high-power launch pads and want to add a blast deflector to the bottom of the rail. I am looking for ideas on how to do that.
Do you know what department this is in? I have looked and can't find any that cheap.I believe you can go to Menard's, Home Depot etc. and find a piece of flat steel for less than $12.00
Show a picture & we can give you some ideas---I have built severalI have built two mid to high-power launch pads and want to add a blast deflector to the bottom of the rail. I am looking for ideas on how to do that.
I use this as well. I haven't launched anything larger than an I on it yet. It didn't get damaged by it, so I expect it can handle at least a K.When I discovered the Jawstand launchpad thread, Corzero turned me on to the Wilton Cake Lifter as his choice for a blast deflector. Unfortunately, it is not listed on Amazon any longer but there several knockoffs available like (This one).
One nice thing about deflectors at steeper angles, like 20-45 degrees, is that they deflect exhaust away from the underside of the rocket. Flat (horizontal) deflectors send the gasses back up to the rocket, burning the aft end.
Good for you guys. It's rare that I don't have a blackened/burned rocket just about every time I fly, with about 4-6 inches of clearance to blast plate. Seems you would need to be 10-12 inches above the deflector to avoid it.Only if they are too close to the rocket. Our x pads are all horizontal and I have yet to see a burned rocket.
Good for you guys. It's rare that I don't have a blackened/burned rocket just about every time I fly, with about 4-6 inches of clearance to blast plate. Seems you would need to be 10-12 inches above the deflector to avoid it.
What, everyone's scared of a little battle scar?
I still have scorch marks from the flame deflecting up the rail opening to my rail buttons on a couple of my birds. That's actually pretty awesome. No damage otherwise. L's and M's.
No. Most of mine are standard (WL) type propellants5-6 is enough for me. Are you flying sparkles?
No. Most of mine are standard (WL) type propellants
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