We were SHOCKED by this Model Rocket Engine in Super Slo Mo (1/40 Speed)

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3 жыл бұрын

For more info on our custom launch controller, check out themodelrocket.com/controller or also our walkthrough video here: • Tour of My DIY Model R...
Today we're launching a B6-4 engine in super slo mo to see all of the ins and outs of what the actual engine ignition looks like! We were blown away by the ejection charge in particular, and it's a great reminder of why we use recovery wadding to protect that parachute!
For more model rocket FAQs, dos/don'ts, and buying guides, check out themodelrocket.com

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@bluewaterboof82 2 жыл бұрын

Really drives home the point of how important wadding, baffles, and shock cord sleeves are for the survival of the recovery system.

@jonc1901 9 ай бұрын

Ton of fire from the ejection charge! Surprised my rockets live for a second launch. Thanks for the heads up on shock cord sleeves

@A3Kr0n Жыл бұрын

Good reason to use chute wadding.

@michaelbozung1794 7 ай бұрын

Its a blackpowder charge, wadding is a must you're correct!

@naman_pham 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised how many things were happening in that small few seconds when it ignited

@themodelrocket220 3 жыл бұрын

Right?? Same for us.

@sunburnRohman 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't see anything like that when I started out with model rocketry . My first rocket was the Estes Big Bertha using B6-4 motor. I was 14 years old...that was 52 years ago . I no longer have that rocket and the dozen others I once had, but I recently built another Bertha mostly to go with other models I built due to covid lockdown and to bring back a bit of old memories. Along with those Rokr wooden puzzles, scale wooden navel ships and I recently built Estes Mercury Redstone Liberty Bell and the next will be a Gemini Titan kit. I was planning on making these rockets launch ready but didn't really plan on launching until I saw your plans for a controller. This bringing the kid back in this old man.

@MrAudioBill Жыл бұрын

That ejection charge makes a strong case for kevlar. No wonder i lost so many chutes and birds back in the '70s. I'd to see a side-by-side of 2 boosters, same burn time, bu in different classes.

@TheChessNoob1 Жыл бұрын

Miss you dude where have you been

@litmusaero2645 2 жыл бұрын

Earned my sub when he said homemade launch controller🚀🧐🥰

@xenonfuel4496 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that you only have 500 subscribers but put a lot of effort in your videos. Good luck trying to grow your channel!

@themodelrocket220 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Slowly but surely!

@mikelang9085 3 жыл бұрын

No new Videos Anymore? :(

@toothlesszilla9982 3 ай бұрын

The cutey rocket

@KingLordLele 2 жыл бұрын

Why have you stopped posting?

@gopalverma25015 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Tho how would my wadding even survive the flame 🔥

@themodelrocket220 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy right?? That's why you need your wadding to be self-extinguishing instead of just any piece of paper. The slo-mo video really puts it into perspective.

@milladazadi 2 жыл бұрын

Why dont you make videos . Come on give us some more videos

@oogityboogity6644 2 жыл бұрын

Testing with these rocket motors I’ve found humidity has a huge factor on the amount of sparks as pieces of burning debris that fly out

@brittlanders351 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I built some sugar rockets and tested them. Filmed in slow motion was fun for the whole family

@themodelrocket220 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have them posted?!

@brittlanders351 3 жыл бұрын

@@themodelrocket220 Oh no. Never posted a video in my life

@themodelrocket220 3 жыл бұрын

@@brittlanders351 Well if you ever do tag us in it. I love a good slow motion rocket video

@peterhub1 2 жыл бұрын

I did launch for the first time today without wadding. now I see why the parachute got cooked. Later I stuffed the wadding too tight and buried itself in somebody's lawn. I had a great time.