After testing the winds with a 'tiny' Nike Smoke on a J350, Steve Eves' Saturn was launched into the beautiful Maryland skies at around 1PM local. The central 'P' and eight 'N' motors (that's 'R' ... [Read More]
Along with my MLAS kits, I picked up a couple of Nike Smoke cones and some T35 tubing. Rokitflite gave me some fin cans a while back and I finally decided to get some compatible parts. The ... [Read More]
Here's how the Enerjet Nike Smoke cone worked. --^ I removed the tip of the Quest cone and reamed it so an Estes launch lug will fit. I will adapt the lug to a slightly larger tube to recreate ... [Read More]
After two days of eating and visiting with family, I ventured back down to the Dungeon. First up was priming my Hostile Projectiles V2. I chose Rustoleum red-brown primer since it would ... [Read More]
Well, a little sanding and a re-coat did the trick. Trying to sand the base of the cone actually lifted all the primer. I sanded the exposed areas good before the re-priming. My ... [Read More]
EMRR's latest update includes three of my reviews: Hostile Projectiles Delta X-15 , Nike Smoker , and the BMS Astron Invader . That leaves 2 more on the pile. I'm still never going ... [Read More]
With the announcement of the P aul M iller F arewell L aunch at the next MDRA launch on June 26th, I wanted to grab a quick photo of my Paul Miller Recycled Fleet. Left-to-right and back-to-front: ... [Read More]
Not long ago, I decided to fly all my 'collectable' motors. Next up is a G125-15. I think I'll put it in my 29mm Quest Nike Smoke . I'm going to try to restrain myself and keep ... [Read More]
The Whole Enchilada
"The rocket that is the meal!"
The idea for The Whole Enchilada came into being one Sunday afternoon while cleaning out the frig. We had leftover tortillas that had ... [Read More]
This post describes: a Quest Nike Smoke modified for 29mm motors; a cloned, stretched Smoke with a functional nose cone; and some Nike Smoke parts merged with a Tiny Tim booster. Nike Smoke (29mm) ... [Read More]
There are posts about this forthcoming kit both on TRF and YORF . It will debut at the iHobby show in Chicago in about a week. Specs: 29mm mount, F26 to G80 motors, 41.75" tall, 3" ... [Read More]
Bi-liquid Success at Copenhagen Suborbitals , Wired Science (5/21, von Bengtson) - Report and photo of the static test of their TM65 LOX/alcohol engine.
Gallery: Andrews Air Show , DCist ... [Read More]
Early in the 2000's, I built a lot of small, minimum or near-minimum diameter rockets to fly on G motors. My love for these expendable rockets started with the Rocket Vision Mach Buster . I ... [Read More]
This issue contains a nice variety of articles, along with a products section compiled/written by yours truly. First, East-Coaster Alan Whitmore describes how to build a snap-ring ... [Read More]
After seeing ~1/10 of Dave Bucher's huge fleet on Facebook, I thought I'd snapshot mine, which consists of a paltry 233 birds. First sort criteria is a column that's not showing, breaking the list ... [Read More]
Here is my annual list of things (mostly rocket related) that made me happy and captured my imagination. As usual, in no particular order: 1. Estes released the 29mm E16 and F15 BP motors. ... [Read More]
At the last MDRA launch, two of the fins on the plastic fin can snapped off at the root. I had considered it to be retired but decided to fix it up after all. While liquid plastic cement seemed to ... [Read More]
Location: MDRA, Central Sod Farm Weather: high of 80, cloudy changing to clear, wind 0-5 Total flights: Today - 10; YTD - 61 Total motors: Today - 6; YTD - 49 Motors by class YTD: ... [Read More]
After testing the winds with a 'tiny' Nike Smoke on a J350, Steve Eves' Saturn was launched into the beautiful Maryland skies at around 1PM local. The central 'P' and eight 'N' motors (that's 'R' ... [Read More]
