Adi Shmerling
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Hey guys, this is my first post here and my first excursion into model rocketry, so if you have any resources you think would help me out, let me know!
I've wanted to build a small-sized rocket since a few summers ago, but only now am I actually considering going through with the task in a meaningful way. My original plans involved aluminum tubes and composing my own rocket fuel in the form of R-Candy. I found some tutorials online but after review of NAR code, and after serious consideration, I decided I needed to switch gears and focus on methods that weren't so legally dubious.
This brings me to my current idea. I've been designing a rocket in AutoCAD 2019 (not sure if that's relevant), and I've been considering the possibility of creating a large portion of the rocket in PLA plastic filaments. The current idea is to print the fuselage and nosecone in PLA, and potentially the fins as well. The motor itself will be bought, and the engine mounting I'll make myself out of cardboard and the required materials.
My question is: Do you think this will be possible? Is it safe? What should I take into account going forward, and what resources should I look to for help?
Thanks a bunch, I look forward to your responses. Your help is greatly appreciated!
I've wanted to build a small-sized rocket since a few summers ago, but only now am I actually considering going through with the task in a meaningful way. My original plans involved aluminum tubes and composing my own rocket fuel in the form of R-Candy. I found some tutorials online but after review of NAR code, and after serious consideration, I decided I needed to switch gears and focus on methods that weren't so legally dubious.
This brings me to my current idea. I've been designing a rocket in AutoCAD 2019 (not sure if that's relevant), and I've been considering the possibility of creating a large portion of the rocket in PLA plastic filaments. The current idea is to print the fuselage and nosecone in PLA, and potentially the fins as well. The motor itself will be bought, and the engine mounting I'll make myself out of cardboard and the required materials.
My question is: Do you think this will be possible? Is it safe? What should I take into account going forward, and what resources should I look to for help?
Thanks a bunch, I look forward to your responses. Your help is greatly appreciated!