I just wanted to say thank you to the girl in the video and I thought she did a great job! She wasn't fake in anyway and who cares if she says "um" a few times in the video. Like some of you who left rude posts never say a few "ums" a few times while talking. Here they took the time to make and share a video. So instead of being rude like on a few videos I read, maybe show a little class and appreciation!
'Class' as well as civility is sadly going away. Yes, she does a great job showing us how to build a high powered rocket, as a beginner. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the presentation. It was easy to follow along and I feel much more confident about making my own fillets for larger models. Up until now my fillets on my smaller rockets were done by simply dropping a bead of Elmer’s glue on the joint and running a finger down the joint to smooth it out. I’m finally building a larger rocket where a dollop of glue just isn’t going to cut it! 🙂
You don’t make the motors. You slide the motor in to the mount then screw on the retainer. Then for dual deployment is a complicated thing but you have to work your way up. You also have to be 18 to pack the black powder charges.
hmm.her clay is a lot more workable than what I have. Mine was way too sticky. had trouble getting it off of my finger...it was clinging to my finger instead of the spot on the rocket
I think the idea was that she represent the "ordinary Joe" to show that anyone could do this. From memory I think she is one of the office girls or something.
I was just wondering.... Since this is going to be a high power rocket, why haven't the leading edges of the fins not been sanded down, creating a more aerodynamic shape? These fins seem to be quite thick, so a more aerodynamic shape should help make the rocket fly more stable and fly higher. On rockets like these, I would have used curved fins, not flat ones. Both leading and trailing edges on these fins should be made sharper. It does help. And a more experienced tutor would help, too.
In another video I watched by apogee components they mention that they don't create airfoil shaped fins on some of their rockets because the "squared off" fins look better in photographs.
I think the point is that if this can be done by someone who is not an expert in the art of building high-powered model rockets, then it can certainly be done by a person who has perhaps built something before. I get the fact that she's not a professional actress or "on-air personality," but if you had watched the entire series from the first video...you'd understand why she says "umm" a few times in the video. It's HARDLY "500 times" though. So maybe you have ummm, exaggerated just a bit?
Tangobravo, don't you have anything better to do than read for people's comment grammar? This isn't a job interview. Stop picking on people because of their grammar, do something in your life instead of *********************************. be useful.
Not impressed. Fillets should be done with at least a 30 minute "slow set" epoxy with a filler (micro-balloons or west system additives). The longer the working time of the epoxy means the deeper the penetration and stronger the joint. And, nothing works better than good old fashioned saliva instead of water to smooth them out.
word of advice guys! If your going to choose someone to front your 'business' then at least instruct them not to use the word "erm" 500 times in a 8 minute video! Makes you sound clueless! just saying!
She was knowledgeable/experienced and presented the tutorial in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. Most of us coming here to learn about the subject matter aren’t wasting time analyzing the presenters and the nuances of public speaking. Why not find something positive to focus on when watching videos like this? People like this are doing a service to their fellow man by providing useful knowledge to people like you and I at no charge. I guess I’m just old enough to remember a time before TH-cam and the internet when you would be lucky to find this kind of information by going to your local library. Show some positivity and gratitude. It doesn’t cost you anything.
I just wanted to say thank you to the girl in the video and I thought she did a great job! She wasn't fake in anyway and who cares if she says "um" a few times in the video. Like some of you who left rude posts never say a few "ums" a few times while talking. Here they took the time to make and share a video. So instead of being rude like on a few videos I read, maybe show a little class and appreciation!
'Class' as well as civility is sadly going away. Yes, she does a great job showing us how to build a high powered rocket, as a beginner. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the presentation. It was easy to follow along and I feel much more confident about making my own fillets for larger models. Up until now my fillets on my smaller rockets were done by simply dropping a bead of Elmer’s glue on the joint and running a finger down the joint to smooth it out. I’m finally building a larger rocket where a dollop of glue just isn’t going to cut it! 🙂
An excellent demonstration on achieving professional looking fillets.
very informative, i didn't know about the clay placement on the fins,i just always used epoxy, but this seems easer, great show.......
Thank you Thomas. We appreciate the feedback.
It might help to do the final press down of the epoxy putty with a clean piece of dowel since you are sanding with that dowel.
How does the putting compare to normal epoxy?
It is hard to say what you call normal epoxy.
do u have a video on how to make the motors for you rocket? and how to mount them inside? and the charge device to deploy the para shoot? plz reply?
You don’t make the motors. You slide the motor in to the mount then screw on the retainer. Then for dual deployment is a complicated thing but you have to work your way up. You also have to be 18 to pack the black powder charges.
a onde eu posso compra estes foguetes ???
Shouldn't sealing edges for silicone seals work as well? I think they'd create a more even fillet..
This also could help you with the sanding since there are less bumps
This old-tyme rocketeer never thought he'd be watching Batgirl telling him how to build a model rocket over a computer network. lol
As an old-tyme rocketeer, I can say that such a thing was possible only in teenage fantasies.
Where you get the tube?
Can we use the tube from PVC??
Its kit
what by is the BT on the tube???
Im not sure I understand the question, would you mind clarifying?
how big is the tube width
The tube is 4" in diameter. There isn't a "BT" size for that.
You must not have used the Fix-it Epoxy... I think you'll be impressed.
Do we win a free order if we guess the brand of epoxy the woman is using?
hmm.her clay is a lot more workable than what I have. Mine was way too sticky. had trouble getting it off of my finger...it was clinging to my finger instead of the spot on the rocket
Let it set up for about 15 minutes before trying to lay it down in the joint. That is all it needs.
I think I can work out how to mix it.
Send me a sample. I am always open minded to new products.
This "new-tyme" rocketeer is much happier seeing her teach than your "old-tyme" self. No offense, she's just easier to look at.
I think the idea was that she represent the "ordinary Joe" to show that anyone could do this. From memory I think she is one of the office girls or something.
I was just wondering.... Since this is going to be a high power rocket, why haven't the leading edges of the fins not been sanded down, creating a more aerodynamic shape? These fins seem to be quite thick, so a more aerodynamic shape should help make the rocket fly more stable and fly higher. On rockets like these, I would have used curved fins, not flat ones. Both leading and trailing edges on these fins should be made sharper. It does help. And a more experienced tutor would help, too.
telescopereplicator curved fins?
In another video I watched by apogee components they mention that they don't create airfoil shaped fins on some of their rockets because the "squared off" fins look better in photographs.
LOL. "Wow"...good come back. I don't fancy myself as anything--it's just that my bullshit detector went to 11 when I read your posts.
I think the point is that if this can be done by someone who is not an expert in the art of building high-powered model rockets, then it can certainly be done by a person who has perhaps built something before. I get the fact that she's not a professional actress or "on-air personality," but if you had watched the entire series from the first video...you'd understand why she says "umm" a few times in the video. It's HARDLY "500 times" though. So maybe you have ummm, exaggerated just a bit?
Tangobravo, don't you have anything better to do than read for people's comment grammar? This isn't a job interview. Stop picking on people because of their grammar, do something in your life instead of *********************************. be useful.
Not impressed. Fillets should be done with at least a 30 minute "slow set" epoxy with a filler (micro-balloons or west system additives). The longer the working time of the epoxy means the deeper the penetration and stronger the joint. And, nothing works better than good old fashioned saliva instead of water to smooth them out.
this clay epoxy takes 24 hours to cure. I think that'd be slow enough
word of advice guys! If your going to choose someone to front your 'business' then at least instruct them not to use the word "erm" 500 times in a 8 minute video! Makes you sound clueless! just saying!
@Dazlia2, no need to act like a jerk and be rude! If you can do better, than let's see it!
She was knowledgeable/experienced and presented the tutorial in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. Most of us coming here to learn about the subject matter aren’t wasting time analyzing the presenters and the nuances of public speaking.
Why not find something positive to focus on when watching videos like this? People like this are doing a service to their fellow man by providing useful knowledge to people like you and I at no charge. I guess I’m just old enough to remember a time before TH-cam and the internet when you would be lucky to find this kind of information by going to your local library. Show some positivity and gratitude. It doesn’t cost you anything.