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Hello! This is my ‘getting started’ egg on Model Rockets, and it took me forever so rate high! This egg is based on my personal knowledge of model rocketry accompanied by some websites that I’ll link at the end of the egg! M’kay.
Index or w/e -Parts of a rocket and things you’ll need
-How to get into model rocketry
-Engines
-Engine names
-Building
-Launching
Parts and Things You’ll Need
1. Launch pad (not in photo), Engines (+ plugs and igniters), Wadding and Launch Control Thing. (See image)
Better view of the launch control thing, just so you know what I’m talking about.
3. Paint, Glue and Hobby knife (you don’t need a picture)
How to get into Model Rocketry
The best way to get into model rocketry is to take a trip down to your local hobby shop, there are many out there so you won’t have trouble finding one. Note that you will need to have someone over 18 with you if you live in Australia or the UK to buy the engines.
Once you get to your hobby shop make your way to the model rockets, it is now time to choose what type of rocket you want! I suggest getting a R2F (ready to fly) or a SL1 (skill level one) rocket if your new to the hobby. Below is a picture of my first rocket.
(note my workspace! those white stains are acid stains, acid is badddd)
You also need a launch pad, an igniter and wadding (and if said on the box, glue, paint and probably a hobby knife). The best thing to do is get a ‘starter kit’, these come with 1 (or sometimes 2) rockets and everything you need (launch pad ect.). These cost about $70 while a rocket on its own cost about $30-$50.
Engines
Once you have chosen your rocket, head over to the front desk of the shop, it’s time to get your engines! On the side of the packet the rocket came in, there will be something that says ‘recommended engines’ and something that says ‘we recommend x-xx for your first flight’. Take no notice of the recommended first flight engine; it’s simply the least powerful. You’re going to want to go for the last engine listed in the ‘recommended engines’ section, the strongest. Note that the engines come with igniters and plugs. Be aware that engines are expensive, about $20 for a pack of 3 C-Class engines and up to and over $30 for a pack of three D or E-class engines.
Engine Names
Each engine has a special name, for example B4-2, B6-2, C5-3 and C6-3.
The letter at the front: ( C 6-3) this letter indicates total impulse (total power in Newton-Seconds) produced by the engine. Each succeeding letter has up to twice the power of the previous letter. This translated means how high the thing will go compared to the previous class.
The first number: (C 6 -3) this number shows the average thrust or average push in newtons. (4.45 newtons = 1lb)
The second number: (C6- 3 ) is how long (in seconds) the time delay between the engine stopping and the ‘shoot ejecting is.
Building your rocket – this step is only needed if your rocket is not R2F
First of all, it’s best if you open everything up and lay it out on a table. You will probably need to use glue, superglue will be okay, but when attaching the elastic shock-cord P.V.A should be used.
Then it’s as simple as reading and following the instructions, it won’t be very hard and will only take you about 30-60minutes.
When finished, if the rocket isn’t pre-painted, it’s a good idea to paint it. The reason being it looks better and these things can go extremely high, if left white after about 100metres you won’t even be able to see it!
Launching
Grab your rocket (which should now have the engine, ‘shoot, wadding and shock-cord attached), launch pad and the launch control thing and walk down to your local park. If the winds too strong bad things will probably happen, so wait for a nice blue skyed day.
Place your rocket on the launch pad, attach the wires from the launch control thing to the igniter you placed in the rocket (all in the directions so don’t worry) and holyshit all you need to do is press the big red button!
If all done correct: VROOOOOOOOOOOM (For maybe 10seconds) wait for it… (For about 5 seconds) BANG and the ‘shoot guides it gently to the ground! (Takes forever).
Jan 28, 2007 10:11 am - i have that exact same rocket!!! well i did till i used it on my rpg and strapped 5 pounds of gunpower to it and it blew to up. lol iv went through about 38.5 estes rockets and about 5 home made ones majoriets of em blew up, landed on a car on the highway next to my house, blew up b4 they left the ground, got eatten by the dog, lost em , and i strapped 10 of the estes engines on a rocket and ignited em and the rocket went bye bye cuz they diddnt ignite at the same time so the middle 3 ignited and by the time they lifted it off of the ground the others ignited it and it went RLLLLLLY high then fell onto a semi truck on the highway
Jan 30, 2007 8:26 pm - you could try making rocket engines but instead of black powder use matchhead powder. (unless you have black powder)
you might get the same power
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