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This step in the construction of the X-15 kit shows how to attach the balsa wood wings through the slot in the fairing to the body of the rocket. You will see the process of sanding the tabs down to size, verifying alignment, and securing them to the body tube and fairing using thick CA adhesive. This step will use the fin alignment guide included with the kit to make sure the wings are perfectly straight. We know we have skipped four videos in the beginning of this series (last time we released Video #9), but since the X-15 is out, we want to make sure to show the steps that covered the harder construction steps of this kit. Particularly those steps that may require different skills or techniques that aren't used on other model rockets. Many people already have received their kits, and it is important to us that they get awesome looking rockets. This is the last step that shows new types of building techniques, so the next video will go back to those earlier videos we skipped. If you'd like to follow along, be sure to download the printed instruction manual from our website . View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 3:34) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | The Quest Q-Jet C18 | | What's different about the new Quest Q-Jet C18? Unlike the other Q-Jets, the C18 rocket motor uses the Aerotech White Lightning propellant formulation. Instead of a hidden flame in black smoke, this one belches out a nice white flame that looks spectacular when your rocket is photographed. It is 18mm in diameter, and fits all rockets that would use the regular size Estes motors. This motor is available with 3 different delays. See the available options here: The 4-second
The 6-second
The 8-second |
| The Quest Q-Jet D20 | | Do you need a higher thrust motor for a heavier rocket? Then the new Quest D20 single-use motor is right for you. This is a high thrust D motor that will fit your kits that use Estes 18mm diameter motors. No modification is necessary. Just plug it in, and get a great launch. Like the C18, this uses Aerotech's White Lightning propellant formulation, so it is a visual spectical when launched. You'll love it! This motor is available with 3 different delays. See the available options here: The 4-second
The 6-second
The 8-second |
| The Aerotech J99N-P | | Check out the new Aerotech J99N-P reloadable propellant kit for the 54/852 casing (not included) This is an end-burning propellant, so it has a very long thrust duration of over 10 seconds. It takes off smooth and slow, so it is not recommended for big or heavy rockets. It also does NOT have an ejection charge, so you will need a dual-deployment altimeter in your rocket for recovery device ejection. |
| The Aerotech Single-Use H13ST-P Rocket Motor | | The 29mm diameter, H13ST-P from Aerotech is the longest burning motor we carry. It has an incredible burn-time of 15.2 seconds. It just keeps going longer than the Energizer Bunny. Note that this is a plugged motor with NO ejection charge. So you will need a dual deployment altimeter to kick out the recovery device of your rocket. It is not recommended for heavy or larger diameter rockets. It also does not come with a thrust ring, as it was originally intended for minimum diameter flights. You can easily add a masking tape thrust ring for standard motor retention. |
| The Apogee X-15 | |
In the 1960's, the X-15 was a game changer, shattering records and opening up a whole new understanding of hypersonic travel and rocketry applications. We've tried to replicate some of the greatness that the X-15 represents in this scale model. In this kit you will find high quality components, vacuum-formed fairings and canopy pieces, laser cut balsa fins, wedge-shaped vertical tail pieces, incredibly detailed instructions, pristine water-slide decals, an ejection baffle to help protect the parachute from heat damage, and a display stand to show off your completed rocket. |
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I ordered a 1:70th scale Saturn V from Apogee Components and it only took six days to arrive in New Zealand from the USA which is great service. I am looking forward to receiving my X-15 rocket plane from Apogee Components and I'll be definitely coming back for all of my rocketry needs, Thanks to everyone at Apogee and have a merry Christmas AlphaCrusis | |
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