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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #328: X-15 Build Series - Video #15 & #16
Again this week, we're doubling up with two assembly sequences for the X-15 rocket kit build. Today we have two relatively short videos to share with you. In part #15, this is where we attach the forward part of the vacuum form canopy to the plastic nose cone. After that is complete, you can sand off any of the flaws that you can see on the rocket. This will get it ready for painting. In part #16 - you'll see how to enlarge the hole on the back of the nose cone and insert ALL the clay that came with the kit into the tip. The rocket needs the extra weight of clay to make sure that it flies stable and true when you launch it. If you'd like to follow along, you are welcome to download the printed instruction manual from our website. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Part #15 Duration: 3 min 51 sec, Part #16 Duration (3 min 44 sec)
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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #328:

X-15 Build Series - Video #15 & #16

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