Estes "Big Daddy" model rocket assembly (part 2 of 2)

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Rocketry Education and Research (R.E.A.R.)

28 күн бұрын

This video shows step-by-step instructions for building the Estes "Big Daddy" model rocket kit. In addition, it shows how to paper-laminate the fins using self-adhesive label paper. Instead of the standard decal pattern, I used third-party decals to give the rocket a Fathers' Day theme.
Part 1: engine mount, fins, launch lug, recovery system, nose cone.
Part 2: final assembly, paint, decals.

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@mikestanley9176 5 күн бұрын

My rocketry career started with the Alpha 3. This was way back in the mid 70s. I remember having to cut each fin out of the die cast balsa sheets and having to cut the shroud lines from a single length of string. On the balsa fins I remember using sanding sealer and trying to shape each fin to a perfect airfoil shape.

@michaelc6817 25 күн бұрын

Cool, I am guessing you may be doing a launch of this on or around Father's Day.

@REAR_rockets 25 күн бұрын

This evening actually.

@bingusbobby5012 28 күн бұрын

Interesting intro….

@kevintribelhorn8744 28 күн бұрын

Yeah, no. Just get to the build video

@kevintribelhorn8744 28 күн бұрын

Should just make the Leviathan out of the Big Daddy pieces

@gillandro2 27 күн бұрын

Dr Dave... what was the shock cord ratio if you replace elastic with kevlar again as i dont remember which video it was but scarcely thought it was that the kevlar needed to be 4x the elastic length. Ty

@REAR_rockets 27 күн бұрын

For typical long rockets, three times the rocket’s length.

@gillandro2 27 күн бұрын

@@REAR_rockets thank you again love your videos.. length of completed rocket or just the body tube?

@mikestanley9176 5 күн бұрын

What engine does this use?

@REAR_rockets 4 күн бұрын

Any 24 mm motor: C through F.