Greetings,
My son and I are hooked after launching our first rocket together. To that end I purchased a MadCow 2.6" DX-3 to build and launch. I have some questions regarding terminology, building and finishing:
Any links to generic/general building instructions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Again!
Mark (and Charles) Sanderson
My son and I are hooked after launching our first rocket together. To that end I purchased a MadCow 2.6" DX-3 to build and launch. I have some questions regarding terminology, building and finishing:
- Page 3 of the instructions under Fin Assembly: "
"Also, spread a thin layer of epoxy on each side of theWhat is a 'fin tang'? Is there a good visual representation of other rocket parts that someone could post a link to?
fin tang." - How do I prep the nose cone for painting? I have some Rustoleum primer and fluorescent colors as well as some Tamiya Spray paint as well. Should I prime both the tube and nose cone?
- Does the "flameproof chute protector" take the place of dog barf? Should I use both?
- What, if any, negative flight characteristics might occur if I didn't round off or bevel the fins leading edge? Can I just slightly round them or just flat sand them lightly and soak the end grain with thin CA? Will paint adhere to thin CA?
Any links to generic/general building instructions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Again!
Mark (and Charles) Sanderson