Our Advanced Construction Video from Tuesday showed how to make a wrap that can be used as a pattern for cutting tubes at angles. The cool thing is that the angled end doesn't have to be a straight edge. It can also be curved or serrated if you so desire. If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out now.

Also on Tuesday we announced the release of a new item in the Apogee webstore. This is the Estes Great Goblin kit. In 1972, Estes released the "Astron Goblin", a cartoonish looking rocket described as a "spooky kit that gets up and moves." The Great Goblin is an upscale version that is a real mid-power monster. This new kit is based around a 3-inch diameter tube with an overall length of 33.5 inches. Because of its 29mm diameter motor mount, you can fly this gigantic gargoyle on motors ranging from an E to a G-size. Recovery is achieved with a large 24 inch diameter nylon parachute. We have this popular kit in stock at the Apogee website.

Yes, there is a RockSim Live Training session at 4 p.m. (EST) today. This is where you can ask your questions on how to make better rockets using the RockSim software.

What is Coming Up Next Week?

So you need to design graphics for your next home built rocket. You sketch your cool images on a sheet of paper, but now it is time to put that into a computer so it can eventually be printed out and put on the rocket. So now you have to make a decision. What program will you use? Most of program options fall under either paint design or vector design. Which type should you use? This article will cover the pros and cons of the two types, and give you some suggestions on which one to pick.

Also in this issue is a FREE plan. This is a scale model of the South Korean KSR-420S (or KSR-I) sounding rocket. This is an easy-to-build model that has stunning decal artwork that is included.