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Making nose cones from paper has many advantages, like being ultra-lightweight, easy-to-paint, you can make them any size, and they are cheap. However, making long tipped paper nose cones is more challenging, because it it harder to get that perfect tip. In this video, we're making a paper nose cone extension for a scale rocket called the Hiroc. To make it perfect, we're going to use a 3D printed tool. This video will show you how to roll it around the printed form to get that perfect pointy tip, and I'll also show you my technique for strengthing the tip so that it won't easly break the first time it has a rough landing. Want to try this example shown in the video? Download the files here: Paper cone template (PDF) 3D Printer file of the jig to roll the cone (.STL) View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 21:13 min:sec | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Estes Black Brant XII Kit | | Challenge yourself and build a towering replica of the historic Black Brant XII sounding rocket! This meticulously detailed 1/14th scale kit faithfully captures the spirit of high-altitude atmospheric exploration and stands an impressive 54.6 inches tall with a girth of 2.22-inches in diameter. Are you ready to embark on your next rocketry adventure? Order your Estes Black Brant XII model rocket kit from Apogee Components today! |
| 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 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. Another rendition of the classic kit, and we have them now at the Apogee website. Get one today! |
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