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Clark Lindsey provides links to two posts on the Daily Kos - Part 1 includes photos and videos of operational rockets and part 2 is dedicated to experimental vehicles. The split is not 100% consistent, but close enough.
Make Magazine, Vol 20 includes plans for a 10-Rail Model Rocket Mega-Launcher. The link includes a slide show and the schematic.
I'm glad someone else noticed this because my subscription expired with the prior issue. Go figure. In prior years they...
Quest just announced the new 8" Q2G2 igniters are now shipping. This past weekend, I received first hand confirmation that the original short lead Q2G2s will ignite smaller AeroTech Hobbyline composites. It will be interesting to see how these longer...
Here's how the Enerjet Nike Smoke cone worked. --^
I removed the tip of the Quest cone and reamed it so an Estes launch lug will fit. I will adapt the lug to a slightly larger tube to recreate the Enerjet design. Questions remain on how many vent...