- Joined
- Dec 27, 2014
- Messages
- 217
- Reaction score
- 23
Hi gang,
I'm starting my first MD build soon and wanted to get the peanut gallery's opinion on rail buttons. Here are the options I have seen so far:
Also feel free to point out any options I have not captured here.
Thanks all!
Brian
[/LIST]
I'm starting my first MD build soon and wanted to get the peanut gallery's opinion on rail buttons. Here are the options I have seen so far:
- Buttons screwed directly into BT; screws filed down on the inside.
Example: From page 18 of the Wildman Blackhawk 38 build instructions: "If using rail buttons mount one at rear of fin & other at front after grinding excess screw length off to fit flush with inside of airframe. A drop of CA will insure they stay put." - T-nuts laminated to the OD of the body tube; button screwed into T-nuts
Example: Wilson Alness' Great BALLS of Fire build page. You can see the technique about 3/4 of the way down the page. He even states that it is overkill, but its cheaper than a tower, gives you more threads of engagement than the Wildman method, and it allows you to change them out without risking damage. - Fly-away rail guides
I have zero experience with these, but they seem popular. Anyone have any arguments against them? - To hell with buttons, build a tower
Not sure a tower is in my budget. Anyone have a link to what they think is the cheapest / simplest MD tower, or alternatively, a modular one that can be used for multiple OD's of MD rockets.
Also feel free to point out any options I have not captured here.
Thanks all!
Brian
[/LIST]