Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Oceanside, CA
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:31 pm Post subject:
Alright, so under the supervision of our buddy David, we're ready to get the ball rolling. David brings out the ingredients and starts walking us through the steps:
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Oceanside, CA
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:
I dunno who the heck that guy is. He just showed up and started brushing curative on the inside of the casting tubes. Friggin' hippie needs a hair cut:
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Oceanside, CA
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject:
Ephin Charlie man, did you have to?
Looks like playdoh:
Our resident n00b packing the propellant in tight:
And with that, the first half of our motor is set aside to cure for a couple of days!
Here's a quick test burn of what the propellant will look like:
That's all for our motor build day. It was a lot of fun, and is certainly an experience anyone involved in high power rocketry should take part in.
I'll leave you with these parting words. Being a huge Packers fan, I've been asked repeatedly how I feel about Brett playing for the Vikings. Well, the nicest thing I can say about it is this:
Till next time, keep rockin. _________________ Special thanks to our sponsors:
Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 543 Location: Fullerton, CA
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject:
Chrisn wrote:
That must be USCRPL?
Indeed it is. That was a fun day. Thanks to the Build crew for letting me take part, and for David-wan-kenobi for showing us the way. Good stuff. I learned a lot. _________________ RD
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Oceanside, CA
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:42 am Post subject:
With a safe return from their trek half way across the United States under their belts, David's parents safe return home allowed me to swing by and pick up the finished motor grains.
Here's a couple quick shots:
First the grains, striking a pose:
The grains are 8" long:
And 5.125" wide:
They weigh just over 8 lbs. a piece. Seriously, you can get a workout with these bad boys. _________________ Special thanks to our sponsors:
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Oceanside, CA
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:
David and his team also took the time to face the surfaces of the grains:
And gave them a slight concave:
Finally, the grains stacked up next to the liner:
I'd measure how long it is, but we're all smart people so I'll let you do the math.
The motor casing still has some work to be done, which David said he'll be able to finish on his return home for the Christmas break.
Our next build isn't scheduled until late September so until then, keep rockin. And remember, senility is no laughing matter. Unless it's at Brett Favre:
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Oceanside, CA
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject:
So quite a few things have happened since I was last able to update.
Some time in August, Charlie welcomed his new daughter, code named Lady Bug to the world:
Joe celebrated a birthday. He and Chuck Norris are now infinity:
Check out this sweet b-day gift he got from his wife, Beerwenchimus Prime:
This is the smaller one for the back of the rocket trailer of the apocalypse. There are two larger ones for both sides. Special credit to Tim of Rocketry Online for the design and Mark Hayes from Sticker Shock for making the decal happen.
So without too much more delay, how about a little update? _________________ Special thanks to our sponsors:
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