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Nike Smoke Videos (2016-10-18)

I fought off a cold last week, and then on Saturday I had a big launch to attend, so I took some time off from building and #Rocketober posting. But I've finished a couple videos in the mean ... [Read More]

Estes Pro Series II - Introduction (2015-08-16)

Last week, I got a delivery from Estes. They've had sales going on practically all summer, so it's been a good way to pick up some deals. I had hoped to buy another Leviathan, one of Estes' Pro ... [Read More]

Estes Pro Series II - Ventris (Decisions) (2015-08-24)

Click here for the Pro Series II introduction . Here is the Ventris. First step, of course, is to check all the parts. The fins are made of 1/8 inch plywood, and they're nice and large. ... [Read More]

Estes Pro Series II - Nike Smoke (Decisions) (2015-09-07)

Click here for the Pro Series II introduction. Click here for Ventris  The Nike Smoke rocket was a NASA sounding rocket used during the 1960's. A Nike Smoke being prepared ... [Read More]

Current Rocketry Projects (2015-10-23)

In most of my blog posts, I put a little note with a link to my Facebook page . I'm currently adding lots of photos and stuff to the Facebook page, including a launch photos album and a current ... [Read More]

Current Projects #2 (2016-08-19)

I haven't posted anything on this blog in about two weeks. Apologies to my regular readers, particularly if you've been waiting for the most recent installment of the Rocket Camp series of posts. I ... [Read More]

Many Pictures, Few Words - My 2020 In Rocketry (2020-12-22)

  The moment you realize you're not going to find the rocket you lost sight of over the tree line... Start the post with an obvious fact you have to mention because it would be weird not to, ... [Read More]

How to Transport Model Rockets to a Lauch (2021-11-29)

I see a lot of posts on rocketry forums asking how people transport rockets to the launch site. My solution is pretty simple - a large cardboard box. I have a few of these lying around of various ... [Read More]