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This video shows the technique of how to remove a layer of paper from the inside of a body tube. You may need to do this if your tube coupler that is used to join two tubes has a really tight fit as it slides into the tubes. Once the paper layer is removed, you should be able to slide the coupler into the tube. If not, continue to remove additional layers as necessary. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 5 min, 19 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Make Carbon Fiber Tubes | |
Here is an extensive and detailed video course on how to make Ultra-Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Rocket Tubes. They're so light, they give you an unfair advantage in competition. These are the ones that my daughters, Allison and Ashley used in Romania last September at the 2021 World SpaceModeling Championships. Allison was part of the senior Silver Medal winning USA team, and Ashley took home the Bronze Medal in the Jr. Division. The girls were taught how to make their own tubes, so if they can do it, so can you. The training course consists of 5 hours and 42 minutes of video instruction, covering everything I know about how to make a successful tube with a glass-finish using a 2-piece mold. It even includes all the secret techniques and materials, and where to buy them, including where to get the 2-part mold. This course is on the Udemy website, not at Apogee Components. The coupon code of TEAM-USA will get you enrolled for a discounted price of $15.99. The coupon expires on February 10, so use it now! |
| Odd'l F-18 Hornet | |
Based on the F18-Hornet, the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angel's for 34 years, this fighter from Odd'l rockets will surely stop people in their tracks. The rocket features balsa fins, a plastic nose cone, a clear vacuum form canopy, 3D printed missiles and Waterslide decals. It is the third model in the Odd'l Fighter Fleet - so be sure to collect them all so you have th complete set. |
| 24" to 32" Plastic Parachute | |
Need an inexpensive plastic parachute for those mid-power size model rockets? This colorful chute is great for mid-power rockets. It includes cut lines for 24" and 32" sizes, as well as a spill hole in the middle. It is an octagon shape, so it has more lines for increased carrying capacity. Made from High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) plastic. Comes with thick cotton string for the shroud lines, and tear-resistant hole reinforcement rings. |
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