Hello all!
I have two questions regarding a MD 38mm build that I am in the process of making.
The first question - how much acceleration is too much for flyaway guides? Is there any reasonable acceleration that runs the risk of smashing fins on the guides as they fly off, and if so, is this even a problem in real life? The rocket will be accelerating at ~50 Gs, but I don't think I have the time to build a tower and I'd prefer not to use rail guides.
The second question - I saw in BPS.Space's L3 builds that he used a detachable fin can that fit over the motor casing, as well as another body tube, for the full lower tube/fins section. Is this something that other people have experience with doing on this smaller 38mm scale, and if so, what are some pros and cons, versus just making it all out of one tube? Will either approach work just fine, and I'm just overthinking it?
Thank you!
I have two questions regarding a MD 38mm build that I am in the process of making.
The first question - how much acceleration is too much for flyaway guides? Is there any reasonable acceleration that runs the risk of smashing fins on the guides as they fly off, and if so, is this even a problem in real life? The rocket will be accelerating at ~50 Gs, but I don't think I have the time to build a tower and I'd prefer not to use rail guides.
The second question - I saw in BPS.Space's L3 builds that he used a detachable fin can that fit over the motor casing, as well as another body tube, for the full lower tube/fins section. Is this something that other people have experience with doing on this smaller 38mm scale, and if so, what are some pros and cons, versus just making it all out of one tube? Will either approach work just fine, and I'm just overthinking it?
Thank you!