| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #345: | | This is the last video in the series, and we're putting the decals on the rocket since it is already painted. Sometimes, masking of the paint pattern would be very difficult, so I do a sly little trick to speed up the process. I create a custom painted decal that I can trim out first before applying it to the model. On this rocket, there is a lightning bolt pattern that would be difficult to mask and paint, so I'm using this trick to make it quickly without having any overspray that could ruin the freshly painted rocket. Finally, the water slide decals are applied to the rocket, and we can call it "done." That is my process of restoring an old rocket! What is this series about? Say that your rocket got really scuffed up from a launch, or that its original paint job wasn't up to your current standards of quality. You'd like to restore and repaint the rocket. In this video series, we're going through the steps of fixing the paint job on a model rocket. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 11 min, 28 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | AGM-157 Scorch | |
The one thing that you'll notice about the The North Coast Rocketry AGM-157 Scorch is the graphics. It is just loaded with details, colors, and texture. And it is relatively easy to get all this eye candy because of a full-body vinyl wrap for the 2.6-inch diameter tube, and additional vinyl and water-slide decals for the nose cone and fins. This is a great mid-power rocket for flying F and G size rocket engines. Plus it has a 3D printed boattail and nozzle that nests over the engine retainer. Lots to enjoy about this kit, so you might want to put this on your wish list while we still have them in stock. |
| Shavit | |
In 1988, Israel officially became the 8th country to gain orbital launch capabilities when they launched their Ofeq-1 satellite on a 3 stage, solid motor launch vehcile dubbed the Shavit. Aggressor Aerospace has created a beautifully detailed 1/32.5th scale flying model rocket of the Shavit rocket that features many different 3D printed plastic parts. This greatly reduces build complexity, and increases the level of detail in the kit. Flies on 18mm motors, and comes with water-slide decals and a plastic parachute. |
| Apogee Airmail Rocket | |
Theme based rockets, like the Apogee Airmail are what makes rocketry so fun for spectators as well as for modelers. You’ll have a lot of fun with this rocket at the flying field, as people will come up with many memes comparing your rocket to the postal service. It is based on a BT-55 body tube, and has slots cut in the tube where the envelope-shaped fins are inserted. Plus it comes loaded with decals that make decorating it easy and fun. |
| Estes Universal Astrocam | |
The Estes Universal Astrocam allows you to capture audio and video from almost any rocket. This includes the mounting cradle that allows you to securely strap the video camera to the side of your rocket. It's high-definition video camera with an awesome audio recorder so you can hear the roar of the launch. |
| Estes Super Mars Snooper | |
The Super Mars Snooper is a larger (1.36-to-1) upscale of the vintage Estes kit first released in 1965. It is impressive, bigger and can use the visually thrilling composite propellant rocket motors. It makes a cherished gift to the modeler that seems to have everything. |
| Estes Maxi Launch Rod | |
What Estes calls the Maxi Launch Rod is actually a 3/16" diameter launch rod. It allows you to launch those slightly larger Estes kits safely because it doesn't sway as much on breezy days. It isn't used very often, but it is something you'll want in your launch equipment for that time when you do need it. For example, it is used on the Super Mars Snooper, and the Estes Bit Daddy models because they are bigger models. |
| Estes Big Daddy | |
The Big Daddy rocket kit is a favorite among rocketeers because it is short and fat. Plus, the ample surface area of the big tube and fins just begs to be customized and decorated in a unique way. No two Big Daddy's ever seem to look similar. With through-the-wall fins, it is also a sturdy rocket, this rocket is ready for some higher thrust 24mm diameter motors. |
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“This is our school's first ever TARC attempt. We have almost no experience with rockets and were eager to find useful advice. Apogee offered quick and useful advice every time we contacted them and even facilitated contacts. We would not have made the progress we have had without the help of this generous company. We will use them as our vendor of choice in the future. This is an excellent organization.” -- Thomas Laybourn | |
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