[ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #350: | A common question newbies have about using Estes black-powder motors in mid-power kits is: "where is the engine block ring?" When we tell them you don't even want one in a rocket that has a screw-on engine retainer, they have this confused look on their face. Yes... there is a disadvantage to putting in an engine block in such a rocket. So in this video, I'll show you why you don't want one, and then how to properly restrain the Estes motor in the kit. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 6 min, 29 sec) | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! NCR Corporal | The Corporal was the first guided missile put into use by the U.S. Army. Originally designed as a test vehicle to study the problems associated with long-range rockets, the Corporal missile was later turned into a tactical battlefield missile capable of carrying either a conventional or nuclear warhead. This is a new semi-scale model of the Corporal from North Coast Rocketry that is 2.64" in diameter, 57" long, and designed to fly on 29mm diameter F and G-size rocket motors. It is sleek and graceful both on the ground and in the air. |
Estes New Shepard | From Estes comes this 1/66th scale model of the Blue Origin New Shepard suborbital launch vehicle. It is almost ready to fly, so you can launch it in 5 minutes from opening the box. It flies to on 18mm diameter C and D motors. It is as great a desktop model as it is a flying model rocket. If you're into scale models of manned rockets, this is a must-have for your fleet. The New Shepard has already flown 14 passengers into space! |
Make Carbon Fiber Tubes | Here is an extensive and detailed video course on how to make Ultra-Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Rocket Tubes. They're so light, they give you an unfair advantage in competition. These are the ones that my daughters, Allison and Ashley used in Romania last September at the 2021 World SpaceModeling Championships. Allison was part of the senior Silver Medal winning USA team, and Ashley took home the Bronze Medal in the Jr. Division. The girls were taught how to make their own tubes, so if they can do it, so can you. The training course consists of 5 hours and 42 minutes of video instruction, covering everything I know about how to make a successful tube with a glass-finish using a 2-piece mold. It even includes all the secret techniques and materials, and where to buy them, including where to get the 2-part mold. This course is on the Udemy website, not at Apogee Components. The coupon code of TEAM-USA will get you enrolled for a discounted price of $15.99. The coupon expires on February 10, so use it now! |
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