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Guest Article: John Brohm’s Black Brant VIII
We’re pleased to host another of John Brohm’s build articles. Check out the Black Brant VIII he flew at NARAM-62 to first place in Team Division (2021). PDF article link at the following page: John Brohm’s Black Brant VIII Project
Guest Article: John Brohm’s Javelin Project
Check out John Brohm’s award-winning Argo D-4 Javelin model project. John shares lots of useful scale rocketry techniques in a series of four PDF articles. http://meatballrocketry.com/john-brohms-javelin-project/
Spectacular Failures of Unmanned Rockets
(Video)
Minor Site Update
We now have an e-commerce plugin handling the layout of our 3D-printed part links, etc. This should make it somewhat easier for our customers to browse products that are available in multiple configurations while remaining on this site. Links will take you to the corresponding product listing on Shapeways.com. An added benefit of having the … Continue reading Minor Site Update
4-H Rocket Camp 2013 & 2014
July 18-20, 2013 and July 1-3, 5, 2014
Jess and I taught a 4-H rocket camp for two years in a row, and it was a big success.
J-2 Engines for sale in 1:72 & 1:70 Scale (Updated)
Design Update (1:72 & 1:70) The latest design for the J-2 Engines in 1:72 and 1:70 scale is identical to the original, but the 3D model is now printed in two pieces for easier finishing. Note the addition of sprue material that will have to be removed for assembly. (Lower sprue is only partially removed … Continue reading J-2 Engines for sale in 1:72 & 1:70 Scale (Updated)
1:72 and 1:70 H-1 Engine Sets
We’re happy to announce our latest 3D-printed parts available via Shapeways: Sets of H-1 Engines in 1:72 and 1:70 scale. Both early and later versions of the central flame shield / inboard turbine exhaust designs are represented alongside a common outboard engine design. Links below. Be sure to check out various … Continue Reading ››
Quick Tip: Engine Blocks and Hooks
Always use engine blocks when using engine hooks. I have never felt comfortable with the idea of hook-only motor retention, but I didn’t have clear rationale behind my concerns until now. On launch day of rocket camp 2014, one of our students inadvertently pushed his engine (along with the hook!) too far into his Alpha … Continue reading Quick Tip: Engine Blocks and Hooks
Images Added to netfabb Tips for STL Fixing
For those of you interested in designing your own scale model parts and printing them yourself or uploading them to a service such as Shapeways, I finally finished a post of tips-and-tricks for file repair in netfabb Studio Basic (free). There is some mention of TurboCAD-specific settings, but most of the post should be relevant … Continue reading Images Added to netfabb Tips for STL Fixing
