| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #334: | | 
The one issue with using shear pins in paper tubes is that the tiny plastic pins are harder than the paper they are put through. So instead of shearing in half nice and clean like they do in fiberglass tubes, the pins can compress the wall of the paper tube and just elongate the hole the pin is in. In the worst case situation, they would just bend over and scratch a groove on the surface of the tube.
In this repair video, we're going to inset a thin sheet of fiberglass into the cardboard. This will be a lot stronger than the plastic pin, so the pin will be cut in half. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 20 min, 56 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Estes Antar | | 
The original Antar rocket was created in 1951 by G. Harry Stine, the founder of the National Association of Rocketry. This is a faithful reproduction of that display model, and is actually intended to fly. Based on a BT-60 size tube (1.637 inches diameter), the Antar is a great model if you'd like something a little different looking and that is somewhat bigger. But it still flies nicely on 18mm diameter rocket motors. |
| F52-Classic Motors | | 
The Aerotech F52C uses the new "Classic" propellant. It is designed to be a "Blast From the Past" as it mimics the look, sound and performance of the original Enerjet Propellant. If you were around in rocketry in the early 1970s, you'll recognize the Enerjet name as the first company to make composite propellant motors. It is nostalgic, but with a modern, high-efficiency twist. The propellant has a translucent exhaust plume studded with supersonic shock diamonds and no smoke. This makes your rocket appear to leap off the launch pad. Available in 5, 8 and 12 second delays. |
| Q-Jet D22W & E26W Motors | | 
Aerotech/Quest have released two new 24mm diameter Q-Jet rocket motors. They are single-use composite propellant motors using the White Lightning propellant formulation. They belch out a big white flame and have higher thrust levels at lift-off. They feature a ceramic nozzle and the Quest First Fire Micro starters. You can use them wherever you might use the Estes D12 or E12 motors. Check out the D22 and the E26 motors here. |
| Estes Astrocam | | 
The Astrocam® is now available! This is a small 24mm diameter rocket includes a small but full HD video capable camera. The camera is only 8.1 grams, so it barely affects the performance of your rockets. The rocket itself doesn't require any glue to assemble. You'll have this Skill Level 1 model put together in less than 20 minutes. So many features are packed into this rocket, that you need to check it out! |
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"My interest in model rocketry began when I was young, and was re-kindled when my sons came of age. Forty years later, some young neighbors showed an interest and began shooting off their own simple Estes rockets. Estes has always been the standard in model rocketry, but I found that not much has changed in four decades. I was delighted to find the great designs and models from Apogee. I've ordered two for myself. Customer service is phenomenal. This company is light years beyond others." -- Dr Kim Shaftner | |
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