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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #213:

Texas Twister Assembly - Part 4

Advanced Construction Video PreviewThe Texas Twister is a unique helicopter recovery model that has fin tabs that cant over at ejection. This causes it to spin as it descends. This video covers the attachment of the movable hinged tab on the bottom of each fin. You'll see how to bevel th e edges, add wax or vaseline to prevent the parts from being glued together, and finally how to glue down the nylon-mesh hinge tape. This is part 4 of 7 videos.

View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 5:03)

Previous videos are found on our archive page.


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Starter Chipboards
Starter Chipboards for making e-matches

You can make your own e-matches that can be used for dual deployment and motor ignition. Fires with only 0.5 volts of electricity so they'll work with all onboard electronics and controllers. They come pre-soldered, with 3-foot long wires, so all you have to do is dip them in pyrogen. It does not require hazmat shipping, so you'll save a ton of money! Available in a 6-pack, 80-pack, and a complete 80-pack kit that also includes the dipping pyrogen mix.

 
H-3 E-match Dipping Compound
H3 e-match dipping compound

The QuickBurst "H-3 Compound" is a pyrogen dip specifically formulated for low current e-match style starters. It comes as a two part powder that is mixed along with acetone to make a slurry for dipping starter chipboards. Contains: 15 grams of mixture, that can be used to make a hundreds of small motor starters. You'll save money by making your own e-matches and avoiding the hassles of hazmat shipping.

 
BT-70 Egg Protector
Foam Padding for BT-70 Tubes

Here is another foam protector for the launching of raw eggs to prevent them from cracking. This custom-molded soft-foam nest snugly nestles the egg and provides superior protection. Fits the 2.2" diameter tubes (BT-70 size and 54mm). This is our "Short version" which saves space and weight in the rocket.

 
Patch Batch - Slo-Mo
Patch Batch Sticker Set

The fifth sticker in the collection features the Slow-Mo rocket kit. The Slo-Mo was designed for those wanting a rocket that takes off a bit slower than average. You may feel that someone needs to get out and push to get this rocket into the sky. It features laser-cut tubes, plywood fins, and a plastic nose cone.

How many times have your friends said they like watching rockets that have those sloooooow realistic lift-offs? You know... like watching those old videos of the Saturn V launching towards the moon? We've heard those same comments too. Because of that, we created an easy-to-build kit that takes off a bit slower than a normal rocket. 

And it looks like a rocket, not a flying saucer model that you'd expect to take off slow. When your friends see this rocket, they aren't going to be expecting it to rise so slowly into the sky. So it will be more impressive because it still looks like a model rocket.

The thrill of launch is more intense with this model because it has such a majestic lift-off. The sound is louder, and the smoke is thicker because the rocket stays closer to the ground.  

This is a vinyl sticker that has a background which makes it look like a cloth patch. But since it is a sticker, you can attach it easily to anything smooth, like your range box or your cabinet in your workshop. The sticker is approximately 3-inches wide by 5-inches tall. 

 

 

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