peeler5150
Herschel
Hello, all. New kid to rockets here. Previous background was heavy in electronics but the parts got too small for me to read. I bought my first rocket kit but haven't received it yet. A Sky Metra, 2 stage with payload, BT-50 size. I plan to avoid wadding and use a baffle with a cooling mesh.
I bought Estes engines. I looked at Q-Jet products but don't see a benefit in performance over Estes engines in the A to D sizes. Q-Jets run almost twice the price. Am I missing something?
Some things I read suggest multiple coats of primer to get a smooth surface. Coming from previous experience in radio control planes I am familiar with light weight balsa filler to fill in those irregular surfaces. Has anybody used this for rockets? Hobby Lite and such.
I bought Estes engines. I looked at Q-Jet products but don't see a benefit in performance over Estes engines in the A to D sizes. Q-Jets run almost twice the price. Am I missing something?
Some things I read suggest multiple coats of primer to get a smooth surface. Coming from previous experience in radio control planes I am familiar with light weight balsa filler to fill in those irregular surfaces. Has anybody used this for rockets? Hobby Lite and such.