Put the third pvc rocket stand together.
Finally got around to washing the parts for the 3" Darkstar I bought a month ago. I think I'm going all in on this one. Redundant dual deploy, Eggfinder Mini in the nose. I'll need 54mm hardware, so I need to decide on a starter kit from either AT our CTI. I already have a "theme" and a full vinyl wrap from Stickershock. Lots of $$$$ still to be spent. Harnesses, chutes, recovery hardware. Probably an Eggtimer Quantum as primary altimeter with a Quark for backup. AV bay and nosecone tracker bays from SMT designs. Kevlar for the "Y" harness has shipped today so I'll probably start the motor mount in a few days.View attachment 389625
Thanks. I had seen CJ's thread before and more or less followed it when I built my Darkstar Jr. I also have a Mach1 Black Hole, a very similar kit, that's having the finishing touches put on the paint. Love those split fin rockets!My all-time favorite rocket! And you have it in red thin-wall! Be sure to check out CJ's thread in HPR on this forum.
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/how-to-build-a-stock-3in-darkstar-cj-step-by-step.55019/
I know it's dated, but still has lots of great info.
This is my first post on The Rocketry Forum. I dusted off my Estes Leviathan, “Blue Blazes” and began the repair of a fin that broke on landing 4 years ago on its maiden flight. You gotta love epoxy putty!
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Cut some small caliber centering rings from fiberboard. Worked surprising well.
Also got to meet Vern and Gleeda Estes. Truly an honor.
They are nice cases. Price is right, and it was easy to assemble. Lost one of the nuts that holds the case together and had to buy 100 from McMaster. So if anyone needs a few let me know. If I can only find them....When assembled, it looks like this. Printed RX case from Black Aero.View attachment 389718
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