If all goes well, Travis and I will soon be able to launch a rocket into the cold skies above Arctic Bay. Last week the rocket kit, and launch pad kit arrived and we put it together yesterday. We are awaiting some engines (traveling separately as Dangerous Goods), and a nice day without much wind.
While Travis is excited I think I am more. Is that wrong?
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Are you going to give it a light coat of dark spray paint so it stands out against the snow better? OR, if you prefer, I can send you a few glow sticks (crack them open and coat your rocket – outside – just before launching) for an amazing glowing rocket that works on a sunless day/night!
Very cool. I don’t dare show my husband or son that picture. We’d totally be ordering rockets and engines. 🙂
Wow. That is awesome! It’s freaking huge too! Can’t wait to see that soaring through the Arctic Sky.
Hey Michael. The nose cone is supposed to be painted red, but apparently paint doesn’t stick well on the plastic and it would mean having to order some. White works for us. I’m not worried about losing it, the recovery parachute is bright yellow and we have enough light during the day now. Probably by the time I get the engines the sun will be up anyway. I actually can get light sticks up here, although I never actually realized that people open them up and coat things with the liquid. I know it is supposed to stain.
I was actually thinking about getting another rocket that has a clear payload section. I have a small strobe that I might be able to make small enough to fit in, and then I’d try a time exposure of the launch and recovery. I think it would make for a cool photo.
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or try http://www.aerotech-rocketry.com/ or how about http://argrockets.com Sorry Liza
Pretty cool Kennie. And yes I’m compensating. With the more powerful of the engines I ordered it should reach about 1800′ – roughly the height of King George V Mountain