Been building and flying model rockets since 1972. I have never tested a model built from a kit. I always assumed the manufacturer of the kit did, and if it was properly built, it was already properly balanced and ready to fly. I now design and build my own rockets. I always put talcum powder on the parachute before putting it in the rocket, to prevent the plastic from sticking to itself.
Used to fly those back in the day. i had Big Bertha, sidewinders, and others. The Sidewinders were awesome doing their rotations as they ascended ! I still have a four place launch pad and firing box I built.
As a kid I had a two stage rocket. It was Estes, but I don't remember the rocket name. Anyway, I launched and it went sideways. It angled towards the ground when the second stage fired directly over a rural rd. Well, the rocket was obliterated. Stuff of life. And I always cut holes in my chutes. Used streamers sometimes.
How high did Big Bertha go? When I was a boy, we would balance by hanging the rocket by a string at its COG and point into fan/blower of a wind air conditioner. But I thought we were testing if the fins where straight. This was 50 years ago.
Very nice explanation of the CG/CP as related to stability. The Big Bertha is a great park flyer. The Proto is a nice looking rocket also. The X-15 seems like a tough one to fly correctly, you've done a very nice job 3d printing it. Did you make the decals on this one? Very nice job! Look forward to seeing to future rocket builds.🚀
Been building and flying model rockets since 1972. I have never tested a model built from a kit. I always assumed the manufacturer of the kit did, and if it was properly built, it was already properly balanced and ready to fly. I now design and build my own rockets. I always put talcum powder on the parachute before putting it in the rocket, to prevent the plastic from sticking to itself.
HOLY CRAP, Didn't know you do rockets too! Awesome! Me too bro!
Used to fly those back in the day. i had Big Bertha, sidewinders, and others. The Sidewinders were awesome doing their rotations as they ascended ! I still have a four place launch pad and firing box I built.
Great - the Right Stuff. Really enjoyed this series of videos. 👍
B Bertha can be built as a payload rocket. A 3.5 oz payload to roughly 1300' on a d12-5. For better results use a 15" chute.🙂
Good job Doc Brown. We now know how craters are made on the moon.
Great fun to watch this adventure. Tinkering and learning about building my own rocket motors here Downunder. Fun little hobby I must say. 😉
We followed the part 1 and part 2 to build, but now we stacked to put the engine in because the medal hook in the engine mount block it
As a kid I had a two stage rocket. It was Estes, but I don't remember the rocket name. Anyway, I launched and it went sideways. It angled towards the ground when the second stage fired directly over a rural rd. Well, the rocket was obliterated. Stuff of life. And I always cut holes in my chutes. Used streamers sometimes.
Outstanding! I built one of these. CP! CG! Love it
Looking good, Dino. Keep on hackin'!
Thanks for your help
Great fun, Looking forward to the Next video.
Fun videos looks like a good time 👍
Hi Dino, thank you.
I think the last one needs a couple of those Mars rafter engines
Awesome
How high did Big Bertha go? When I was a boy, we would balance by hanging the rocket by a string at its COG and point into fan/blower of a wind air conditioner. But I thought we were testing if the fins where straight. This was 50 years ago.
Very nice explanation of the CG/CP as related to stability. The Big Bertha is a great park flyer. The Proto is a nice looking rocket also. The X-15 seems like a tough one to fly correctly, you've done a very nice job 3d printing it. Did you make the decals on this one? Very nice job! Look forward to seeing to future rocket builds.🚀
Wasn't the x-15 nose heavy? More weight in the back?