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by Trident
Wed, 28 Jun 17, 05:56 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: SemRoc Estes Midget
Replies: 20
Views: 21784

Re: SemRoc Estes Midget

Secret I learned from a John Boren (head of Estes R&D). A bunch of us hung out drinking beers and talking rockets one evening at NSL last month. Pried as much as we could out of John. :D Use a good filler-primer, load the rocket with several heavy coats. (John doesn't even use sanding sealer on ...
by Trident
Wed, 28 Jun 17, 05:47 am
Forum: Construction Tools
Topic: Lathe Work
Replies: 15
Views: 19578

Re: Lathe Work

I have the Nova G3, as well as the cheaper one (Precision Midi). Great chucks. I have more jaw sets than I'll ever use, too, but bought them on sale. I think you'll be happy with the G3.
by Trident
Thu, 15 Jun 17, 00:23 am
Forum: Model Rocketry
Topic: In 1974 it cost $16.95...
Replies: 29
Views: 30710

Re: In 1974 it cost $16.95...

Verna, and "Mr. Luke", I appreciate your help and suggestions. I think I will try Luke's method of embossing my own. Those look pretty decent, very close to the original embossed wrap. Verna, it would be handy to have a shroud copy, rather than do my own, which I've certainly done in the p...
by Trident
Thu, 15 Jun 17, 00:06 am
Forum: Politics As Usual
Topic: The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy?
Replies: 8
Views: 5284

Re: The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy?

I am starting to believe in gun control. No Democrats should be allowed to own guns. They kill Republicans.
by Trident
Tue, 13 Jun 17, 18:33 pm
Forum: Construction Tools
Topic: Lathe Work
Replies: 15
Views: 19578

Re: Lathe Work

bernomatic wrote:Looks great Lee, can I get you to turn about a hundred for the Sagitta Bolt that way? ;)
Bernie, love you like a brother, but that's not exactly how I wanted to spend my retirement! Anyway, not sure I could make that many before I join the rocket gods up in the sky ... :o
by Trident
Tue, 13 Jun 17, 04:54 am
Forum: Model Rocketry
Topic: In 1974 it cost $16.95...
Replies: 29
Views: 30710

Re: In 1974 it cost $16.95...

Verna, Since you are the Saturn Goddess ( may I be so bold as to refer to you that way?), I thought I'd ask you if you have any ideas on how to solve my Saturn V problem. I started a Saturn V maybe 25 years ago. Then things got crazy, and it sat in a box partially built. When I started in on it agai...
by Trident
Tue, 13 Jun 17, 04:41 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: SemRoc Estes Midget
Replies: 20
Views: 21784

Re: SemRoc Estes Midget

A neat little classic! Why is it I am so drawn to some of the simple little rockets from a 1/2 century ago? Well, for one, I guess it's because I could afford the simple little ones a 1/2 century ago! I could never afford a big Saturn, or a Mars Lander. I was also a huge fan of stagers. My first was...
by Trident
Tue, 13 Jun 17, 04:18 am
Forum: Commander's Log
Topic: The battle has been won!
Replies: 9
Views: 6163

Re: The battle has been won!

The prices some people want for a domain name are incredulous to me. Over on YORF, Sunward rocketry listed some of the domains they have been holding and now want to get rid of, at a price of course. The least expensive that I noticed was 4fnc.com for a $100, ranging upward to $5000 for a couple di...
by Trident
Tue, 13 Jun 17, 04:14 am
Forum: Construction Tools
Topic: Lathe Work
Replies: 15
Views: 19578

Re: Lathe Work

I've only done really nice nose cones with a chuck, and most recently, a collet chuck. I add a dowel to the turning block, and insert it into the same size collet. Then the nose cone can be removed, and reinserted, with no concern regarding registration. Here is an upscale of a nose cone from the ol...
by Trident
Fri, 09 Jun 17, 15:54 pm
Forum: Books, Films & other media
Topic: WTF Cher?
Replies: 5
Views: 5525

Re: WTF Cher?

tmacklin wrote:At first, I thought it was Dennis Rodman. :o
I'll bet Gregg Allman is rolling over in his grave...

Oh wait, that was cruel. I loved the Allman Brothers! Thought Gregg's marriage to Cher was a little odd.

May he Rest In Peace.