Custom Nose Cones and Transitions

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4 жыл бұрын

www.ApogeeRockets.com - You've downloaded some plans from the internet, and there are some custom components that are no longer available, what do you do?
When you can't get a part, you'll have to make it. This week we go over how to do that, what processes you can use, and some tips and tricks for finding the information you need.
We talk about making transitions from templates, fabricating nose cones from balsa, creating fins from scale drawings and 3D printing rocketry components.

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@douglaskirk9167 4 жыл бұрын

Tim: You are still, without a doubt, the best model rocket educator in the hobby. I always enjoy your videos and even though I have been flying since 1967, I learn something every single time! Thank you for your dedication to the hobby!! Doug NAR 11968

@apogeerockets 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped.

@dodger2952 4 жыл бұрын

That is surely the most laborious method of making a nose cone. I drill a 1/4 " hole centered in the block of balsa. Glue a 1/4 dowel in the hole, then chuck it in a drill and then turn it in the drill like a lathe except all you need is various grades of sandpaper to cut to shape. Work slowly and check fit very frequently and you can have a nice NC pretty quickly.

@vertex3243 3 жыл бұрын

thats what im doing today hopefully it works

@pieman12345678987654 3 жыл бұрын

100 percent this. Even better than that a drill press can work for this and hold it steady. Or an actual lathe can be used to make perfectly round noses and custom parts too.

@wcoburn 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you! I've seen them, but it might be great to link to the various videos you referred to here.

@kraigson 4 жыл бұрын

The Estes Astron Avenger (K-38) made its first appearance in the Estes Catalog back in 1969, and made its last appearance in the catalog as the Estes Avenger (1238) in 1981

@joedirt7604 3 жыл бұрын

I built my first rocket with just random things around the house. An Easter egg for a nose cone, Paper towel roll for a body Cardboard fins cut from an old box And motor mounts cut from the same box Spray painted and let sit over night the next day it flew great. Its deffenitly more of a one time use rocket but it was mostly just to try to see if i could successfully build one. It was even recovered with no damage

@joshuaf4867 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, do you have a preferred resin for rocket parts? I have had good luck with Anycubic Eco and Anycubic Standard as long I don't overcure but am curious what you have tried.

@b.h9186 3 жыл бұрын

just one more question what glue do you use ?

@impulse.propulsion.systems2259 4 жыл бұрын

Which rocket motor is best for landing model rockets like composite or black powder

@apogeerockets 4 жыл бұрын

There isn't a best motor - until you accurately describe what the size of the rocket is, the flying conditions, and the mission of the rocket. We did a KZfaq video called: "How to Select Motors in RockSim v.10" Take a look at that video.

@b.h9186 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you attach the parachute cord in the transition?

@himavanth7842 3 жыл бұрын

can i get the link for the pdf of the avenger rocket

@b.h9186 3 жыл бұрын

what about the parachute ejection , does it couse any problem to it ?

@apogeerockets 3 жыл бұрын

Works just fine.

@b.h9186 3 жыл бұрын

@@apogeerockets i use blck pouder for ejection charge when i put the thiner tube it does not afect the parachute ? like if the paracute is in the nose cone it woldnt be to far ? how far the black powder eject ?

@apogeerockets 3 жыл бұрын

@@b.h9186 Protect the parachute with flame-proof recovery wadding. You can buy it from Apogee Components.