[roc-chat] Re: Nike-Smoke
- From: John Coker <john@xxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:51:12 -0700
No, it shouldn't. I'll have to bug my ISP!
Here's a link to watch it on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDPEKUWkEN0
Sorry about that,
John
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:33 PM, R Dierking <applerocketry@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> John:
>
> Does it usually take awhile for the video? Videos usually load fairly
> quickly on my computer.
>
> Richard
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> Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:21:47 -0700
> Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Nike-Smoke
> From: john@xxxxxxxx
> To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> By the way, if anyone wants to turn flat fins into one with a prototypical
> cross-section, I made a video on how I do it.
> http://jcrocket.com/nike-custom-fin.shtml
>
> John
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> On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Jeff Gortatowsky <indanapt@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
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> The Nose cone is FG. The fins are FG shells with what looked like hard
> foam filling. For $150 bucks, it seems like a good value. I'll know more
> once the build starts. (And even MORE once it flies and the fins stay on!).
> IIRC the Madcow version was just beveled plate.
>
> I am using my now proven/comfortable method of mounting the altimeter in
> the nose and venting it near the bottom of the nose cone coupler (several
> inches below the top of the body tube). So it'll use a cable cutter.
>
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> "(Scientific) Skepticism is not a set of beliefs, it is a set of methods
> for asking questions about reality." -- Doctor Steven Novella
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> On Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:46 PM, John Coker <john@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> For the Rocketry Warehouse kit, what are the fins molded from? Is the
> nose cone fiberglass or plastic?
>
> John
>
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> On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Jeff Gortatowsky <indanapt@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
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> Rocketry Warehouse. Neat molded fins. 54mm. I wanted to complete my RW
> Formula XX series rockets down the low end. I have the Formula 98, 75
> (Super value), and now the 54 and 38. So I add the Nike in for giggles.
> Figured if I am gonna participate in the Nike thing, I better get going.
> Four inch seemed about right for transport.
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> Jeff Gortatowsky, Redondo Beach, CA | Twitter: JeffGortatowsky | Yahoo:
> indanapt
> "(Scientific) Skepticism is not a set of beliefs, it is a set of methods
> for asking questions about reality." -- Doctor Steven Novella
>
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> On Sunday, March 23, 2014 2:54 AM, R Dierking <applerocketry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> What manufacturer and motor mount Jeff?
>
> I have a Polecat 5.5" Nike Smoke nose and all the other supplies to build
> but haven't had any time.
>
> Richard
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Mar 22, 2014, at 11:53 AM, "Jeff Gortatowsky" <indanapt@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
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> My 4 inch Nike-Smoke arrived. Ready to get building...
>
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> Jeff Gortatowsky, Redondo Beach, CA | Twitter: JeffGortatowsky | Yahoo:
> indanapt
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> "(Scientific) Skepticism is not a set of beliefs, it is a set of methods
> for asking questions about reality." -- Doctor Steven Novella
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