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Author: | Tim Van Milligan |
Manufacturer: | Apogee Components |
The third edition of Timothy S. Van Millian's (Apogee Components owner) "Model Rocket Design and Construction" book has been released. I dare venture to say that this edition should be considered the new primary reference and teaching publication for rocketry. I know that most will point to the "Handbook of Model Rocketry" which was written by one of the founders of model rocketry, G. Harry Stine, but from my viewpoint, Tim's book has surpassed it. It could simply be style.
I had the first edition of "Model Rocket Design and Construction" and it was a very useful book to me, but it pales in comparison. First, just look at the size difference in the publications. The first edition had 120 pages, while the third addition has 328 pages.
Summary: The 3rd edition of Timothy Van Milligan’s Model Rocket Design and Construction contains 328 pages of rocketry goodness covering everything from planning and design through recovery. This edition is twice the size of the previous and includes an impressive array of facts, techniques and concepts about all facets of the hobby. Much of the material Tim has added in this edition ...
Review: A soft cover book details how to design and construct model rockets. It is fiiled with numerous illustrative drawings and photos. 20 chapters plus an appendix. Price: $23.95 (as of January, 2003). 160 pages. The book includes a demo version of RockSim on CD-ROM. Book covers such topics as construction techniques, repair techniques, painting, designing gliders, helicopters, scale ...
Hello,
I'm new into model rocketeering. However, I want to build a model rocket that can reach an altitude of 4,000 feet. I have made a modified Estes rocket using the designers special to launch a rocket 2300 ft. Any suggestions.
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D.K. (October 1, 2000)