[Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #554: | If you want to achieve extreme altitudes, or set national records for rocket performance, you'll be at a huge disadvantage if you simply print a rocket on a 3D printer. Why? Because the current 3D printer technology isn't optimized for a high-strength, low-weight rocket parts. The 3D printed rockets are generally heavy and bulky, which doesn't make for extreme performance. However, using a 3D printer as a tool to make rockets lighter, stronger, and more aerodynamic is a game-changer. I got my 3D printer in 2016, and I've found many uses for it in rocketry for everything BUT creating the parts that go into the rocket. Although I do 3D print a custom nose cone on occasion. In this article, I'll show you several ways you can use a 3D printer to make rockets better, so that your friends will be in awe of how well they fly. It will give several more reasons to consider the unique 3D printer processes. Check it out! | Read the rest of this week's article, either on a downloadable PDF for printing out, or on our website (great for viewing on your phone)! Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! Attractive Rocket Posters | You've seen these new posters as the background of our how-to-videos, and larger versions hanging on our walls when you've visited our shop in Colorado Springs. Now you can own a piece of history and capture the excitement of model rocketry. Each high quality poster is printed at 18 inches wide by 27 inches tall and is perfect for framing. Hang them in your build room, or have them adorn your office. They are great conversation starters to get other people interested in rocketry. Choose from these new posters: The X-15, Flying Machine, or the Zephyr. |
Zephyr Jr Rocket Kit | The Zephyr Jr rocket is a 1/2 scale rendition of the famous Apogee rocket that so many people use to get their L1 Certification. This is an "everyday" rocket that can be used whenever you feel the need for speed. It is based around the BT-70 size tube, and uses simple construction techniques like surface mount basswood fins. It comes with a beautiful 5-to-1 plastic ogive nose like its bigger brother. You'll find that this lightweight rocket flies great on 24mm diameter rocket motors. |
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| “I always assumed the worse outcome if a fin broke on one of my rockets with through the wall fins. I didn't think it was repairable until I watched Advanced Construction videos 269, 270 and 271. Thanks to what I learned from Tin, I was able to completely remove what was left of the broken fin. Since I always trace one of the fins before assembling my rockets, I was able to cut out a new fin and epoxy it in just like I learned from the videos. My repair did not come out perfect like Tim's, but the rocketeer's in my club were amazed how well it turned out. Thanks to Tim for giving me the confidence and knowledge to successfully attempt what I consider an advance repair.” -- Frank DeAngelo | |
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