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Advanced Construction Video #204: Fix A Gap In Transition Sections
In our last video, I showed how to join two tubes of different diameters using a plastic nose cone. The part is called a "transition." Unfortunately, there was a gap between the transition and the smaller body tube. In this video, I'll show you how to fix the issue. You'll see how simple it is, and how it can be used on other parts with gaps too.
View this week's Advanced Construction Video (Duration: 9:04) Previous videos are found on our archive page.

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

Foam-Core Rings for TARC

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

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

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.

38mm Reloads - No HAZMAT Fee Required!

Aerotech has released two new 38mm high-power reload motor kits. The nifty thing about these is that they can be shipped without a HAZMAT fee. So you'll save big bucks. The motors are the H130W which fits the RMS 38/240 case and the I180W which goes with the RMS 38/360 reload casing. We have them in stock and ready to ship.

Patch Batch - Avion

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.

"Even before our order is delivered, I want to let you know how fantastic Sara and Erin were to work with over the phone! I’ve had a looooong week with definitely unfantastic phone order experiences, and you have no idea what a breath of fresh air it was to deal with these friendly, patient, helpful folks! I was also sure to let our ordering faculty & students know about this. Please thank them for me (& give ‘em a raise)."

-- Mary Grush

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Advanced Construction Video #204:

Fix A Gap In Transition Sections