[roc-chat] Re: Kids group build
- From: David Baldy in <flyrockets.baldovin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:35:20 -0700
Hi Richard
Well I have already purchased 37 kits. I am planning on drawing lines on the
body tube to mark the fin locations and notch the motor tube to accept the
motor retainer. Also I am planning on roping in all the parents to assist their
kids.
What are your thoughts?
David Baldovin
On Oct 4, 2012, at 11:33, Richard Dierking <richard.dierking@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Estes #2056 Patriot? I conducted workshops building these with the Girl
> Scouts and some at Sally Ride Science Festivals. My opinion: this kit is too
> difficult for 6 year olds. The balsa fins have to be glued on. An easy to
> build rocket that has a plastic fin can would be better. Please don't get my
> wrong, the Patriot is an excellent rocket kit, just better if the kids are
> 12+ years old.
>
> If you are set on this rocket, please let me know, I can offer you some good
> tips for the build meeting.
>
> Richard
> On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 9:59 AM, David Baldy in
> <flyrockets.baldovin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello ROC
>
> I am hosting a group build with six year olds. This started out as a small
> build with my boy and some of his friends. Now I have about 35 builders. The
> kit I selected is the Estes M-104 Patriot. I am hoping that some of you
> experienced group builders can offer me a few tips or lessons learned. Some
> of my questions are how much space is needed per builder and how many kids
> per instructor.
>
> Thank you,
>
> David Baldovin
> 714-612-9069
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