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Discover the Art of Adding Surface Detail to Model Rockets: A Comprehensive Guide Enhance your model rocketry construction skills with this in-depth article by Martin Jay McKee that explores various techniques for applying simulated rivets to the surface of the rocket. This makes your scale rockets more realistic, as it mimics the way that real rockets are constructed. This document describes and compares multiple methods for applying rivet details to model rockets. Each method is presented in a separate section, including pros and cons, required materials, instructions, and additional notes. The methods include using wood glue, thick cyanoacrylate (CyA) adhesive, epoxy glue, cut styrene rivets, raised waterslide decal rivets, solder ball rivets, 3D-printed rivet sheets, micro-hardware bolts and screws, hand-painted flush rivets, and debossed flush rivets. In summary, you'll find: Step-by-step instructions for multiple methods, from beginner-friendly to advanced. Detailed pros and cons of each method, helping you choose the best approach for your project. Clear photographs that showcase the results of each technique. Tips and tricks for achieving stunning rivet details on your model rockets. Whether you're a seasoned modeler or just starting out, this article has something for everyone. Learn how to create realistic rivets, bolt heads, and other surface details that will make your rockets stand out from the crowd. You've never seen such a complete selection of options in one place, so download and print out this article now. And don't forget to share it with your friends that are rocketeers, as they'll appreciate you for it. | | Read the rest of this week's article, either on a downloadable PDF for printing out, or on our website (great for viewing on your phone)! Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Zephyr Bulk-Pack | |
Here is a 5-pack of the Zephyr rockets, perfect for school groups. This is a great rocket to use for Level-1 high power certification because it is big and robust. It flies low and slow, which helps recovery after the flight, but can still easily take the punishment of high thrust motors. It is simple and easy to build thanks to its highly illustrated instructions. And it uses fool-proof motor ejection, so no electronics are needed. Save money by buying in bulk! |
| G-Flex Thickened Epoxy | |
G/flex 655 Thickened Epoxy quickly builds up thickness and will not run or sag, making it great for fillets on your rocket. It permanently bonds fiberglass, ceramics, metals and plastics. It adheres tenaciously to difficult-to-bond woods including resinous woods and even wet wood. It is also toughened (with rubber addatives) to make structural bonds that absorb the stresses of expansion, contraction, shock and vibration. Check it out here. |
| Nike Hercules Poster | |
Blast off into the world of model rocketry with this vibrant poster featuring the iconic Apogee Nike Hercules Model Rocket Kit. A stunning image of the meticulously detailed kit is showcased against a bold background, perfect for inspiring rocket enthusiasts and model builders alike. Hang this poster in your home, office, or workshop to add a touch of excitement and nostalgia to your space. Click here for more information. |
| Nike Hercules Rocket Kit | |
The first production run of 100 kits is NOW ready! This 1/10th scale replica of the Nike Hercules missile is the most enjoyable kit you'll ever build. It challenges you, but the payoff is extraordinary in how well it performs and the excitement it brings to any launch. It is the most accurate and detailed version of the missile, and it actually operates as a 2-stage rocket. Plus, there will be a limited-time offering of a $50 incentive in Apogee store-credits if you get it flow by June 1, 2025. We don't want this sitting in a collector's build pile. It needs to be flown! |
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| | Customer Testimonial “I ran across the Apogee website on the internet. I sent the link to my son. We discussed buying a rocket for a father son project, and agreed to move forward. We hadn’t flown a rocket in 20 years, Wow how things have changed. So we jumped in way over our heads as usual. LOL. Story made short, I contacted Tim, ask him a bunch of questions, and he has been a wealth of information. We are thankful for all his help and the quality of everything we have purchased from apogee. Great company with great and patient people.” -- Kurt Husk | |
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