After 15 successful launches on my most favorite mid-power rocket with motor held in by tape and wrapping with tape, (Grandbabies rocket) the F motor blew out, no chute, (I suspect the chute and Jolly-Logic was a little too snug in the tube) and dead rocket into ground. I am preparing a rocket that will hold a G motor in which the manufacture clips won’t hold due to an adapter from 38 mm-29 mm, so I’ve opted to use S.S. 0.035 Lock-wire and crimped/soldered the ends through #8 wire terminal lugs. It’s not Pretty but it is lighter than the manufacturer supplied clips. Set up is light, strong & reusable. Any history on this method and/or possible issues?
Signed: Don’t Want to ever lose another rocket that way again.
(Picture is of first build. They got cleaner looking after that with soldered ends)
Signed: Don’t Want to ever lose another rocket that way again.
(Picture is of first build. They got cleaner looking after that with soldered ends)
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