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Advanced Construction Video #205:

RockSim Tutorial: Simulating Two Pieces Coming Down Together

Advanced Construction Video PreviewThis tutorial video for the RockSim software shows how to break the rocket in two, so that you can track two pieces coming down to the ground. We call this "middle separation." The trick is to break the rocket into two stages, and forcing the software to recognize the top section as an engine-less upper stage. It is actually pretty easy to do, as you'll see. 

View this week's Advanced Construction Video (Duration: 16:21)

Previous videos are found on our archive page.


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Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves!

Lambda 4S Rocket Kit
Slotted Tubes for TARC rockets

Did you know that Japan was the fourth nation to put a satellite into orbit around the earth? This 1:21.8 scale kit of the first successful satellite launcher from Japan is a great easy-to-build rocket for the person wanting to try their hand at replica modeling. It is a large-ish size rocket that uses 24mm diameter motors. But it is lightweight enough that you can put in a motor adapter, and fly it with 18mm diameter motors too. Check out this new model from Aggressor Aerospace today!

 
Foam-Core Rings for TARC
Slotted Tubes for TARC rockets

These lightweight rings are featured in this week's newsletter issue. They are lightweight and extra thick to make them easy to glue into a paper transition section or a body tube. See our new items for a listing of all the sizes available.

 
Slotted Body Tubes for TARC
Slotted Tubes for TARC rockets

Starting to design your TARC rocket early? We've started making up some of the most commonly requested supplies. We've started with slotted tubes and foam-core centering rings for both BT-55 and BT-60 size tubes. Other sizes will be added soon. If you don't see what you want on our website, please be sure to ask.

 
 
Apogee Logo Decal
Apogee Logo Window Sticker

How much do you love Apogee? Put this white vinyl window decal on the back of your automobile and let the world know who feeds your passion for rocketry. Size is 6.5" X 3" (165mm X 76mm). Made in the USA.


Patch Batch - Avion
Patch Batch Sticker Set

The third sticker in the collection is designed after the Avion rocket kit. The Avion was created in 2007 as a beginners rocket kit because it utilizes common rocketry parts and simple construction techniques.

We call this collection of six vinyl stickers the Patch Batch. They look like patches, and there is a whole batch of them. When you collect all six, they can be arranged to look like a rocket as seen in the image on the page. Every two months we’ll release a new vinyl sticker. The sticker doesn't cost anything when you place a regular order! But you have to claim it by clicking the link above and adding it to your cart.



 

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"In the model rocketry community, everyone from customers to companies are so caring and genuine.  However, Apogee certainly makes it a point to go above and beyond that characteristic with every interaction.

Today, when I looked at the local low-power launch schedule, I figured I'd try out a 2-engine cluster.  Apogee, being my one-stop shop, was the certain go-to, and certainly came through with exactly what I needed.  This order was shortly after an order to create an up-scale of an Estes Blackhawk; again, the selection of what company to go to was quite easy, as you all a) have everything in stock that is needed and b) ship quickly. 

Thank you so much for the many completed orders, and I look forward to many more!"

-- Dan A.

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