Tower design
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An old boat trailer would make a good base.
ericm541
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Thats a good idea however, awhile ago I seen a rocket photo being launched from an antenna tower rail setup. Going from memory, there was no fancy base maybe a base plate (not sure) with ratchet straps to ground anchors to hold it up. Exploring basic options for a tower, I have been searching for used boat trailers though.
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I strapped a tower section to a hand truck.
Makes it easy to move (drag) from the trailer to the launch pad site.
Tips on the wheels for loading.
Uses three straps to stakes to stabilize while up.
Plus a 2'x2' steel plate for a blast plate. Which slips onto the "foot" of the hand truck for transport.
This is pretty popular with our club - there are at least two clones now.
Makes it easy to move (drag) from the trailer to the launch pad site.
Tips on the wheels for loading.
Uses three straps to stakes to stabilize while up.
Plus a 2'x2' steel plate for a blast plate. Which slips onto the "foot" of the hand truck for transport.
This is pretty popular with our club - there are at least two clones now.
