Paper fairing shroud paper stock? Honest John, Camroc Carrier

[Tramper Al]

Quick question for anyone who has put together either of there older Estes kits, or another utilizing a paper fairing shroud as specified. It tapers up from a narrow body tube to a wider nosecone or payload section (or Camroc). Did your kit contain somewhat heavy paper stock (like shock cord mount) for this shroud? Or ordinary lightweight paper (like instructions)? I built my Camroc carrier today and just used plain paper from my printer to build this cone shroud piece, and now I am wondering if it will be durable enough. Maybe something like manilla folder thickness would be better? I haven't built the Honest John yet, but its shroud looks to be quite similar. Thanks!

 

[Blades]

Heavier paper is much better for transitions and cones. 110 lb. cardstock is what I generally use. The Georgia Pacific brand you can find at Walmart works quite well.

 

[rocketguy101]

the paper shrouds in the Estes/Centuri models used cardstock. You can use 110# (like index cards) and it is available from Wal Mart.

EDIT: great minds...

 

[Jimmy_B]

I have an original honest John from the 70s. I just measured the thickness at about .012", paper is about .003. I'll post a pic when I can, but mine didn't hold up well, although I don't remember what happened to it.

 

[Tramper Al]

Glad I asked, thanks!

 

[Micromeister]

As others have mentioned Heavier Cardstock is better then thinner 50 or 67lb. 110lb for smaller diameter models, I use a lot of standard File folder for larger Shrouds (BT-60 and Up) as well as kit package cards. Hope this helps.

 

[Jimmy_B]

Here's the pic I promised. This is the original piece of heavier than paper card stock. Like I say, I don't remember what happened to it, but I cut it short at one point so the nosecone would fit. I have no idea how many times this has been thrown into the sky.