Salutations from the DC area

[psyber_0ptix]

Hello everyone,
I just wanted to stop in and say thanks for being such a great resource. Any questions I had about glue pointed me to the 4000 pages on the topic here on TRF. I am now armed with enough knowledge to destroy my decals by means of poor clear coat choice.

In all seriousness, it's great to find so many folks geeking out about this adventure. I recognize that it can get pretty steep the higher, heaver, louder want to play, but it's heck of a lot cheaper than restoring and modifying a 50 year old car.

I'm an engineer by trade, with hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, composites, high performance automotive, and even blast mitigation research. After a 25 year hiatus from tinkering with Estes rockets, I've built a Zephyr with my sights on L1 in 10 days (as of this writing). I'm already trying to absorb information on ebays and next steps in the learning process.

See you all soon.

 

[WillMarchant]

Welcome on board!

 

[messedupryan]

Welcome!

I've built a Zephyr with my sights on L1 in 10 days

Can't wait to hear about it!

( We also LOVE pictures around here, so feel free to share )

 

[psyber_0ptix]

I apologize for the potato pictures. I'll do better next time.

I had already sprayed and sanded two coats of primer by the time the white went on. I'll fill the spirals on the next build.

 

[tsmith1315]

That's my kind of potato!

The cat seems impressed with it, too- there's a thread for that here...

 

[teepot]

Looks good. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Tobor]

Nice! And congrats, and welcome aboard.

Enjoy.

 

[Cape Byron]

I'll fill the spirals on the next build.

Cool. You even think like we do.

 

[SkyFire]

 

[Bat-mite]

Welcome and congrats to the Mrs.

 

[Dawgbert]

Welcome aboard, lots of information here.