I went vertical and made some space on top of my inventory storage... However, I also struggle with what to do with old versions of rockets. I have 2-3 older versions of many of the rockets I have made.
What to do with so many rockets?
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There's most always a take it-fly it kind of event for youth at NARAM. If you know anybody that's going, just box them up and send them as a donation.
Wow, no wonder you're BMS' best customer!
Be sure to peel the labels off the motor too.
Or add a printed label: "Launched 26 August 2084, Greater Megapolis, PA. If found please ionotransport to LCRKaa-Ket0322. Thank you."
Why...yes, I'm evil. How did you know?
mh9162013
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There's a reason why most of my builds are BT-20 sized...Maybe try 13-mm mini motor downscale clones instead of full size kits. Or get into MMX power sized rockets.
Maximum fun in a minimum space.
Or get a TARDIS to store your collection!
I still need to figure out a reasonably simple and affordable way to create my own decals, though. That's the biggest reason why I don't do more clones.
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I've been thinking of just bringing a box to a launch with the ones I'm no longer interested in, or that need a little TLC with a sign "free to good home"
2 or three have Aeropack retainers on them and that may be worth picking them up, even if the rest is tossed.
Maybe I should strip them of the good stuff and build something else with the remains.
I've built a few shelves and that has done pretty well, but my large fiberglass stuff is a little big for that.
2 or three have Aeropack retainers on them and that may be worth picking them up, even if the rest is tossed.
Maybe I should strip them of the good stuff and build something else with the remains.
I've built a few shelves and that has done pretty well, but my large fiberglass stuff is a little big for that.
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Launch a bunch in an area surrounded by trees. Gone in no time! 
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Printing decals with paper like that is a whole "art" in and of itself. Yes, it can be done, but like I alluded to earlier, it's not reasonably simple and affordable.
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This one right here has a thread on it:
It's simple, cheap, and no Spray needed. If your hung up on a slight color difference, that is a different issue and not a concern I have ever had.
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Using that paper or decal paper in general is anything but simple and straightforward.
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Building on this ... one could design a kids' camp:Launch a bunch in an area surrounded by trees. Gone in no time!
1. Have kids build rockets.
2. Make kids lauch rocket in woods.
3. Send kids on quest to find rockets in woods using scouting techniques.
Unless I dunno, is the idea of launching propellants in the woods a fire hazard? Like if the rocket goes sideways and the ejection charge goes off below the treeline? M'eh. That's all I got today. Be careful out there, the world is on fire.
My rocket building has slowed down big time, largely because I have no room for them. I have become a ROTRFO: a Rocketeer On TRF Only.
I built the thing below for my "ready to fly" fleet to hang from the garage ceiling. It will carry 30 rockets, even more if some of them are relatively short. A person could build this as large as they want.
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I have that in my LOFT in the work shed in the back yard ; half are now "needing repair" when I get around Two-It. That's not going to happen some I am striping them of the good parts and junking the tubes that are broke.
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Then you have not tried
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Looks like you need to start painting those bad boys! Nice collection
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I don't need to try to know what's involved. It takes special software and messing with printer settings to maybe get it to partially work. Then there's the issue of getting white decals.
Again, not saying it can't be done, but it's a whole process that takes time to learn and get right.
I ran out of closet space at home for built rockets, so I store my 4" diameter North Coast ASP in my office at the University. A 7-foot long, brightly colored rocket turns out to be a great conversation starter for passers-by. All the more now that I have a picture of it in flight hanging next to the bird!
I'd take them off your hands. One of the aspects of this hobby that I enjoy is taking older rockets, restoring them and making them fly again. Check out some of my rebuild/restoration posts. When / If the time comes to part with them, hit me up. I'll make sure they go on to live and fly again.
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I'll keep you in mind!
Seeing pictures of lots of rockets in one space is always enjoyable.
My wife started building rockets about a year ago and now has more than me!!! She has about 25 and I have about 20. The first picture is when she had fewer rockets (the two Saturns are mine.) The second picture are mine. We each have more since these were taken and are trying to find more space to store them. Some of these have never been launched. Maybe at NSL West this year!
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I’m in the same boat with so many collected but don’t want to get rid of anything. I did that once only to find out it’s hard to replace it today or pay extreme money to buy it back
I haven't yet, but I am going to put cross pieces on the rafters in the "garage" and put the rockets up in the rafters. I tried putting up strings a couple years ago, but 6 months in the sun caused them to fail.
"garage" = 3 walls & roof but no doors so everything is open to indirect sunlight.
"garage" = 3 walls & roof but no doors so everything is open to indirect sunlight.
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