[ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #278: | There are four common materials used to fill those pesky body tube spirals. The method you use depends on what material the tube is made from, and how wide and deep the spirals are. If the spirals are very tight and not very deep, you can get away with just filling them with a high-build sandable primer. In this video, you'll see the technique I use that shows how to sand off the primer and how much to remove to get the spirals filled and the surface smooth. The other objective with this week's video is to give modelers that have never painted with spray cans before a quick lesson on the proper technique of painting. I'm often asked by people how to paint a rocket, so here is that basic tutorial for you, if that is your other question. Technique is often critical to a good paint job on a rocket. Watch the placement and movement of the hands, as well as how far away from the rocket the spray nozzle of the paint can is. You'll also see that I constantly rotate the tube even when not painting, to prevent the wet paint from sagging. For more information on the other three materials that are used to fill tube spirals, check out our recent blog. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 10:42) | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | The Enceladus is a high-power capable rocket made from fiberglass tubes. It is a nice model that flies on 38mm diameter motors. Named after the sixth-largest moon of Saturn, the Enceladus is a kit that will surely take your mind to the outer planets. You might even get some inspiration for the decor you paint on the rocket kit from the moon Enceladus. It is mostly covered by fresh, clean ice, making it one of the most reflective bodies of the Solar System. How reflective do you think you can make your Enceladus rocket kit when you paint it? |
| The Desdemona is a dual-deployment capable rocket that includes both an e-bay and vinyl decals. The rocket has thin-wall fiberglass tubes and could be used for high power certification. Named after the lead character in Shakespeare's play Othello, Desdemona is a beautiful woman from Venice. This rocket certainly is a beauty, and you'll be proud to show her off. |
| The Katana is a high-power capable dual-deployment rocket. The purpose of dual-deployment is to bring the rocket down faster, so it doesn't drift as far. This is a big rocket, with a length of 74.8 inches and a diameter of 4.0 inches, so it will impress you with its size. It is built around a 54mm diameter engine mount, so it can take motors from an "I" to an "L." Is it time for you to step up to something big and colorful? |
| The North Coast Rocketry X-Stand holds your rocket in a horizontal position so that you can work on applying those intricate details like small decals or decorative items. It is also great for displaying your completed model in a horizontal orientation. |
| Do you like cluster models? The Ultimate is a monster rocket that can use up to seven 29mm diameter motors per flight. That's a lot of thunderous noise and a lot of flame belching out of the rocket at lift-off. But you can actually fly it with any number of rocket motors from 1 to 7, so it doesn't have to be as complex as you'd think. It is perfect for putting on a spectacular show at your next club launch. You'll be the king of clusters with this beast. |
| This colorful chute is great for smaller rockets. It has cut lines for 12", 15" and 18" sizes, as well as a spill hole in the middle. Made from High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) plastic. Comes with thick cotton string for the shroud lines, and tear-resistant hole reinforcement rings. Because of the three sizes, you can use this chute for most of your small model rocket fleet. You might want to get several so you have extra spares when your friends want to borrow a chute from your range box. |
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