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Half Aft Rocketry
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2016
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Aerotech Sumo Paint and Finish Part 3
@HalfAftRocketry
It's crunch time to get this done in time for the certification launch! Adding the finishing touches and testing everything. The decals didn't go exactly as planned. I'm still not entirely sure what to do for the logo decal as you'll see how that came out. But the ejection system with the piston is buttery smooth!
00:00 cutting out decals
05:34 applying decals part 1
12:14 shock cord and piston discussion
14:08 attaching shock cord
16:48 getting piston buckles and piston through shock cord
18:51 attaching parachute and nose cone
25:45 attaching parachute and nose cone continued
30:27 testing recovery with vacuum
31:51 installing motor retainer
36:53 thoughts and concerns for cert flight (not end yet)
38:45 the problem with the decals kinda
41:23 applying fin decals
47:23 applying logo decal
52:22 conclusion and epilogue
#rocket #modelrockets #rocketry #aerotech #howto #painting
It's crunch time to get this done in time for the certification launch! Adding the finishing touches and testing everything. The decals didn't go exactly as planned. I'm still not entirely sure what to do for the logo decal as you'll see how that came out. But the ejection system with the piston is buttery smooth!
00:00 cutting out decals
05:34 applying decals part 1
12:14 shock cord and piston discussion
14:08 attaching shock cord
16:48 getting piston buckles and piston through shock cord
18:51 attaching parachute and nose cone
25:45 attaching parachute and nose cone continued
30:27 testing recovery with vacuum
31:51 installing motor retainer
36:53 thoughts and concerns for cert flight (not end yet)
38:45 the problem with the decals kinda
41:23 applying fin decals
47:23 applying logo decal
52:22 conclusion and epilogue
#rocket #modelrockets #rocketry #aerotech #howto #painting
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Aerotech Sumo Paint and Finish Part 2
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@HalfAftRocketry In part 2 I get the 3rd primer coat applied to body. Lots of flaws show up on the fillets. I also decided to prime and sand the piston. Then it's time to get the fins painted yellow. No masking the body this time! But I do mask off the fins for the body paint. 00:00 body 3rd primer coat and priming the piston 08:25 body 3rd primer coat inspection and applying bondo to flaws 10:...
Aerotech Sumo Paint and Finish Part 1
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@HalfAftRocketry 1st I get the nose cone primed and painted. Then I do a lot of sanding on the bondo for the CA fin fillets. The 1st coat of primer on the body was interesting. The flat gray primer gave me a lot of issues. The other kinds of primer gave me no issues. I finish this part with installing the rail guides. The next parts of this build only get more interesting going down this rabbit...
Estes Star Orbiter Paint and Finish Part 2
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@HalfAftRocketry For the Finale of the Estes Star Orbiter, I prepare the lower half to be painted black. After that I get the motor retainer installed and the recovery system installed. Then decals, and my after thoughts on the build. Part 1 th-cam.com/video/Ic8Vo6SxP1g/w-d-xo.html 00:00 masking prep for black paint 04:12 body 1st paint coat 06:28 body 2nd paint coat 08:37 body 3rd paint coat 1...
Estes Star Orbiter Paint and Finish Part 1
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@HalfAftRocketry Time to finish up the Estes Star Orbiter! In part I get the nose cone finished and painted. I get the fin and launch lug fillets filled. After that I get the body primed and top part painted. Finished in part 2. Part 2 th-cam.com/video/HwPTaK94Bcg/w-d-xo.html 00:00 nose cone 1st primer coat 03:40 nose cone sand 1st primer coat 08:25 nose cone 2nd primer coat 11:20 nose cone ins...
Half Aft Rocketry Checking in
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@HalfAftRocketry Just wanted to check in with everyone. Talk about some of the things that's been going on behind the scenes. Talk about some of my upcoming projects and plans. Might do one of these videos every now and then. #rocket #modelrockets #estes #halfaftrocketry #howto #vlog
Estes Alpha lll build #estes #rocket
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@HalfAftRocketry The Estes Alpha lll is an absolute classic design! A quick and easy build, part of the E2X series, can go together in as little as an hour. And if you hate painting, no painting is required. This video is my first all-in-one video. Enjoy! A few modifications with the shock cord and adding a motor retainer. 00:00 intro and inventory 09:23 testing and fitting motor mount 12:05 cu...
Model Rocket Guy Launch Lab Rocketry Mystery Box Unboxing
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@HalfAftRocketry My 3rd unboxing video! The Estes mystery box was kind of a special opening so I consider this my 2nd. Got some stuff from Model Rocket Guy and my first subscription box from Launch Lab Rocketry! I think this was a good day! Estes Special Mystery Box Opening th-cam.com/video/N2b7lP3DjMg/w-d-xo.html Launch Lab Rocketry Link www.launchlabrocketry.com/ Model Rocket Guy Link modelro...
Aerotech Arreaux F42-8T Rocket Launch #rocket #rocketlaunch
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@HalfAftRocketry 1st Flight of my Aerotech Arreaux! Flown on a F42-8T "Blue Thunder" Single use motor. Also flown with the Jolly Logic Chute Release set at 200 feet. Probably should have set it for 300 but the parachute did work in time! This was the Florida Space Modeling Association's January 2024 Launch. Located at Dyer Park in West Palm Beach. #rocket #modelrockets #rocketry #rocketlaunch #...
Cleaning Aerotech Rocket Mesh
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@HalfAftRocketry We launched our Aerotech rocket and now what? Do we need to clean the cooling mesh? Let's find out and if so, how do we clean the Labyrinth System? 1st Launch th-cam.com/video/Fgs_nWUaBAc/w-d-xo.html
Estes Mystery Box Opening
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@HalfAftRocketry In our 2nd box opening, we open up my Estes Ding and Dent Mystery boxes. $50 for $90 in value as it was advertised. I got 2 and it looks like it was shipped in 1 box. Was it worth it? You be the judge. #rocket #modelrockets #estes #halfaftrocketry #rocketry #mysterybox #boxopening
Aerotech Arreaux Paint and Finish Part 2 #rocket #painting
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@HalfAftRocketry In part 2, we get the payload section sanded and painted. Then we finish priming and sanding the body section and get it painted! Finally, we install the retainer, get the decals on and attach the shock cord! Part 1 th-cam.com/video/gfC955_6yw0/w-d-xo.html Chapters: 00:00 sanding payload section 04:01 1st paint coat payload 06:16 2nd paint coat payload 07:45 3rd primer coat bod...
Aerotech Arreaux Paint and Finish Part 1 #rocket #painting
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@HalfAftRocketry Part 1. Time to paint the Aerotech Arreaux. We get the nose cone, payload, and body primed. We get the nose cone painted. We get the CA fillets filled and the launch lugs glued on! Chapters: 00:00 1st primer coat on nose cone 02:31 coat inspection 03:42 1st primer coat sanding nose cone 05:17 2nd primer coat nose cone 08:05 1st primer coat on body and payload 13:43 body primer ...
Box Opening 1 #rocket #estes #aerotech #3dprinting
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Estes Hi-Flier XL Launch on D12-5 #rocket #modelrockets #estes #rocketlaunch
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Great Egret at Circle B Bar Reserve Lakeland, Florida
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Great Egret at Circle B Bar Reserve Lakeland, Florida
Got a initiator kit, are all decals stickers or water slides?
No way you ever loosing that what engines 1/2 if an a
That exact rocket I launched tried to kill me
How does the rocket engine stay in the tube? I've never had one like this and there is no stop for the engine. Does the engine expand or something to hold itself in place?
Perfect height 👆 😊
You got a nice Missile-aneous box of stuff!
Way to go guys! Nice rockets. Keep it up. Cheers from Canada!
Great job of tracking the flight from launch to recovery! So many flight videos don't keep the rocket in view. AWESOME JOB!
Great work buddy! Helped a lot
th-cam.com/users/shorts5hmFSbL9-Z0?si=7ub79BRpZn4_ZcTQ
Nice. I like it when they eject at apogee
Always satisfying!
Nice flight!!!
Yes it was!
Little bit of wind there!
Just a bit!
Wood glue can be used with Kevlar shock cord, just make sure the cord is soaked by the glue for best grip. I use epoxy for Kevlar cords, fiberglass, carbon fiber and Aluminum mounts. A friend of mine and I have taken and passed the Estes 30 Rockets in 30 Days Challenge and hope my skills can help you. We were both awarded 1 rocket from the 30 rockets we built, painted, with full decals and they were sent to hobby stores across the USA. Just have fun❤
Laminating your fins with printer paper on both sides, using the glue of your choice increases strength, decreasing fin flutter and no sanding wood filler required. Work smarter not harder dude. Rocket❤
You know, I used to not fill and sand at all. No primer even. Just glue them on paint and send it! I have some label paper that already has adhesive on it that I'm going to use on some of my future builds. Got that idea from Dave Thomas. I've also recently tried liquid wood sealer and was pleased with the results!
Use graphite dust when shaving the plastic nose cone casting for visual contrast and confirmation. It cleans up easy afterwards.
Now that's an idea! I'll try that!
Where I live, I can hardly get a break from the wind. It's calm early in the morning, but right now, it's too cold that early. Then, when it warms up and it is still calm, I will start shaking my paint can and by the time I get the lid off the wind is blowing. I think shaking the paint can makes the wind start blowing.😂😂
Yes, it's like a dinner bell!
Thats sick
So glad they went away from the little bent metal clips to hold in motors and now use the threaded caps.
70 dollar rocket,$ , no chute..kerunch.
I promise the parachute opened.
@@HalfAftRocketry 🤠👍
Used to launch them back in the 70's. We made the rockets completely from scratch, except for the parachutes and propellants. We'd make them to accommodate the biggest engines we could buy, but sometimes had a hard time finding them after launch.😅
The good ol days?
I got attacked by flying ants and gnats. I was painting my first loc precision photon in neon green when 3 hit it and got glued to the paint..I dried and sanded it 2 times for repaint..😳
Now that is a custom paint job! These ants got evicted. Weren't paying me any rent.
@@HalfAftRocketry lol, it's tough to be a hobby lover with out a paint booth..👈🤠🏴🇺🇸
Looking forward to more content!
Congrats on your growth Robbie D!
Thank you so much 😀
Hey man, I just found your channel. Loved the Alpha III build. Keep 'em coming!
Absolutely! Thank you!
Sometimes you have to ask "Why did the chicken cross the road?" Because it could! Or was it to get to the other side? I forget.
I used to just say BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE IT!
Nice and genuine work. Some folk will learn from your learning, especially since you point out flaws and then fix what you can. Learn by doing and gain experience is the name of the game. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that!
Everyone needs an Alpha III in their fleet! It’s always fun to go back and build something easy. I like the black retainer look. Thanks for sharing!
Not a bad idea huh? Absolutely a classic!
Good looking kit.
Winner Winner!! I have been subscribed to the LLR Monthly Mystery Box for quite a while and have never been disappointed. Nice box!!
I'm thinking I like it!
I use a hard piece of copper wire, from a piece of 12-2 for wiring outlets. The little pieces I saved from trimming, maybe 6 inches long. I make a hook and one end and tape it on to nosecone loop. I hold it with a gloved hand. Of course you are holding the phone too. I use my wire as a handle then once painted, I make a hook at other end and hang to dry.
Now that, is a great idea!
Nice score Robbie D!
I think so!
That was a little late for my comfort.😮🪂 🚀🌳
Yeah me too that's why I was a bit excited when it did. I'll set it for 300 next time I'm at that field. Probably because it's on a hill.
@@HalfAftRocketry one of the guys at my club has one. He says 300 is bare minimum for his. He uses on basically mid power with bodies wide enough for jolly logic. He put an H motor in one and used the chute release for level 1 cert NAR, and it just barely got it opened and avoided crash.
That Mystery Box was dynamite! Congratulations on that box! I remember getting a Mach 12 in one of my mystery boxes and I think I had the exact same reaction you did. LOL Good show and thanks for sharing! I appreciate the shout outs as well…… 😊
Yes this was great one! I feel way better about this unboxing! I appreciate all that you do for rocketry!
Nice, stressed everyone out but nice ;-)
What? With the build?
Sorry no, the chute release, thought it was coming in hot@@HalfAftRocketry
Yes, I was sweating just a tad
You could paint the fin can black to cover up the gross fillets.
I think over all after i did paint it, it came out great! But no more CA fillets!
I would have used epoxy or wood filler. I tried Bondo filler one time. It melted plastic it touched and it melted my gloves. Bad juju in bondo, xylene, made it hard to breathe in a small room.
For the fillets? I've never had that issue with bondo. The thing with bondo is the fumes that come off of it for me. Some rank, stank stuff. I'll keep that in mind though. Wood filler I will be trying for the spirals in one of my next videos.
You got hooked up royal I did not receive nearly as much
This was 2 orders worth in one box
If you were set on using CA glue, they sell these tiny capilary tubes to get the CA exactly where you want it.
I thought those were just for epoxy because CA would be too fast. Like glue the extension to the glue bottle by accident.
Looks good is the payload section of rectangles upside down? It looks as if the last few rectangles taper in width towards the nose cone. Or is that the camera effect I’m seeing?
Can you give me a timestamp?
Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
That was close lol nice flight!!
Should have set it to 300. Maybe because of the hill!
Congratulations on a successful first launch. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Great launch.
Thank you!
The chute didn't deploy. Crazy..😳
It did. Last second! I just didn't get it on camera too good.
@@HalfAftRocketry whew..🤠👍
what brand and color primer did you use?
For the primer I did one coat of the gray Rustoleum 2 in 1 filler and sandable primer. For the 2nd coat Rustoleum Flat White Primer and the last another coat of the gray 2 in 1 primer.
Ya know, they should offer fully painted kits. Arf is used in radio controlled, they should offer it.🤔
Yellow is the only color I have issues with..
Part I hate about painting is the bugs splating on my kits. 🙄
I like the way you can rotate the parts while you paint them
Yes the rotisserie system comes in handy! I just got to upgrade to a paint booth of some sort to avoid bugs, dirt and wind.