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It was finally a catch-up week for us here at Apogee, and we've been working on upcoming projects. Soon we'll be releasing our Draco swing wing boost glider, but that is still a few weeks away. The instructions are taking longer than expected. It is a skill level 5 kit, so it is more involved that most rockets, and we want to make sure that you're successful when building it. But here is a sneak peek at what it looks like during the launch, before the glider separates and the wings deploy.
Rocketry Tool of the Month - Dental Spatula Our August Tool-of-the-Month is something we had made specifically for us. It is a dual use tool that you will find exceptionally useful in your rocketry projects. One end of this tool features a finely-crafted dental spatula, ideal for mixing and precision application of adhesives (like RocketPoxy), filler putty, or thinning out wood filler with water. You'll find that it mixes everything thouroughly and quickly, especially if you are using small amounts like you typically use in rocket construction. Since this tool is stainless steel, clean up is a breeze. You can wipe it off immediately after use, or let the adhesive harden and simply scrape it off with a hobby knife. On the other end, you'll discover a specialized scraper or chisel, engineered to remove excess materials, smooth out surfaces, and refine intricate details on your rocket model. It is razor sharp, and can be sharpened if it become dull. This dual-functionality makes it an invaluable companion during assembly and finishing stages of rocket constructin, enabling you to achieve professional-grade results every time. While you can buy it separately, you can have this tool free when you order $75 worth of other merchandise before August 31st. Visit this link for additional instructions to claim your free dental spatula.
 What is Coming Up Next Week?
Video number five of the assembly of the TTV rocket kit will out on Tuesday. This one covers installing the ebay into the aft part of the body tube. This is the final critical assembly step, to make sure the rocket ends up perfectly straight. Also on Tuesday, we'll be releasing our new 3" diameter blow molded nose cone! This is a NEW exclusive to Apogee nose cone - we bought the mold. The production pieces showed up this week, and we're putting the finishing touches on the website with all the specifications and photos. There are some nifty new features in this nose cone that you won't find anywere else. Apogee is the innovator in rocketry, so you probabably expect something cool. You won't be disappointed! Check your email in-box next Tuesday. | 