[roc-chat] Re: Kids group build
- From: Mike & Nancy Kramer <kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:02:29 -0700
David,
Have plenty of bottles of glue, helps speed up the build, i usually go
for a bottle for every 5-6 kids.
I recommend Tightbond 2 glue, fast tack and sets quickly.
Mike Kramer
P.S. i do agree with Richard, Balsa fins re going to be VERY tough for
kids that age.
On 10/4/2012 12:35 PM, David Baldy in wrote:
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
<mailto: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
<mailto: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 <tel:714-612-9069>
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