@SKMatoBB No, the wadding is fireproof. The rocket engine actually blows a small charge toward the parachute to launch it. Without fireproof wadding the parachute could melt.
First time to build a rocket. I get your point on not going through rocket build step by step but I almost clicked out instantly. Good thing I decided to comment because I would have missed the important tips. Maybe don't lead with what you're not gonna do viewer but with crucial things you will do for the viewer. Thanks for the tips though. Appreciate your time.
@ChoiceI3 You can use a hot glue gun if you have one. Or apply glue to fin and tube and let it sit a few minutes to get tacky then apply and hold a minute. then lay it down in something so that fin is exactly vertical . Or try a loose rubber band. Definitely do all the fins separately.
+code3jefe You don't really. They do however recommend a specific engine for first flight that is not so powerful so as to not stress the rocket too much on first flight.
After breaking this one in I used a C6-5 engine and it went up really high. Problem was the parachute made it come down very slowly and it drifted into someone's backyard.
@SKMatoBB No, the wadding is fireproof. The rocket engine actually blows a small charge toward the parachute to launch it. Without fireproof wadding the parachute could melt.
Nice! You are right, the launch lug is just a straw after all. Thanks for this suggestion. And I have another very special rocket project coming!
Excellent point! thanks. That is a perfect way to check the nose cone to make sure it will easily come off when launched.
@AppleKid17 No, you didn't fail. Just keep after it. Like everything else you get better at it with time and experience. It will be fun to launch.
First time to build a rocket. I get your point on not going through rocket build step by step but I almost clicked out instantly. Good thing I decided to comment because I would have missed the important tips. Maybe don't lead with what you're not gonna do viewer but with crucial things you will do for the viewer.
Thanks for the tips though. Appreciate your time.
That is a seriously powerful engine. You must get a very high launch!
@ChoiceI3 You can use a hot glue gun if you have one. Or apply glue to fin and tube and let it sit a few minutes to get tacky then apply and hold a minute. then lay it down in something so that fin is exactly vertical . Or try a loose rubber band. Definitely do all the fins separately.
@mariehansler You are very welcome, The tandem kit is a nice all inclusive kit. great place to get started in rocketry.
Just bought this exact tandem kit...very informative thanks.
@BigRIJoe Wow, That is a big rocket engine. It must have really launched up high.
Cool! The C Engine is a pretty strong engine! I have this great idea for what I am going to do with my next rocket. It's a secret for now though :)
@SKMatoBB 5-6 dollars for pack of it. Should last at least ten launches or more.
If you loose the launch lug you can just use a straw from mcdonalds
@TheApopproductions According to the estes website the a10 engines don't fit the amazon. sorry!
Any hobby shop, amazon has it and I think i have seen it at Home Depot.
I am not sure but I dont think it will be strong enough.
What glue do I use
a pretty strong engine? wont move a fly
The whole kit cost me about 30 dollars.
don't say ow to make i have the kit and the Manuel are not right
Just bought this kit online at Amazon for $27. Why do you need a specific engine for the First Flight?
+code3jefe You don't really. They do however recommend a specific engine for first flight that is not so powerful so as to not stress the rocket too much on first flight.
After breaking this one in I used a C6-5 engine and it went up really high. Problem was the parachute made it come down very slowly and it drifted into someone's backyard.