made many thrust rings from tape years ago, but haven’t flown a kit in decades. not even sure where a flying club is here in SC. someday. never too old to outgrow model rockets.
Awesome video, as this is something I researched not long ago! The model company Tamiya also sells 1/4" (6mm) masking tape, and I've used that successfully for making thrust rings on Estes engines.
Thank you for this video! I was stressed about doing this to get my rocket going.
Great video! I didn't realize adapting black powder engines to screw-on retainers was so simple.
It would be cool to have premade glue on cardboard retainer rings for the aft end of the Estes motors.
I just got my order from Apogee a few days ago! I can’t wait to go flying next weekend!
Thank you! I did not know that automotive stores sold quarter inch body tape.
made many thrust rings from tape years ago, but haven’t flown a kit in decades. not even sure where a flying club is here in SC.
someday. never too old to outgrow model rockets.
Estes motors are 24mm, my pro series 2 rocket has a screw on 29mm motor mount..I went to Ebay and got the adapter to make it fit.
I'm glad this video helped you.
Awesome video, as this is something I researched not long ago! The model company Tamiya also sells 1/4" (6mm) masking tape, and I've used that successfully for making thrust rings on Estes engines.
This is a great video! Can't wait to use it in my designs!
Very helpful video thank you!
Thanks Tim! An easy adaptation for Estes motors. Thank you, sir!
This is very similar to headspacing a rifle cartridge. Some headspace off the shoulder and others off a belt at the rear of the case.
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Why hasn't Estes figured out a way to make their casings with a retainer?
Ask them...