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by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 03:02 am
Forum: Heard around the Starport
Topic: More oppression on other forums
Replies: 16
Views: 11911

Re: More oppression on other forums

You know Ted, I'm going to have to rethink things if you just made it so George is tired of his regular haunts and comes here :lol: :roll:

I'll put his crew quarters right next to yours and you two can have at it......
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:52 am
Forum: Mid Power Rocketry
Topic: DARS Launch at Gunter 05/21/16
Replies: 27
Views: 41865

Re: DARS Launch at Gunter 05/21/16

My sympathies for the early demise, but keeping as a shelf queen just wouldn't have set well. It needs to fly at least once. then you can retire it. I know how you feel, the two times I launched my Renegade-D #2410 modified to the original #2109 version (two stager) I had similar results (without lo...
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:20 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

I revved this thread not just for a trip down memory lane, and not just because I am ready to continue with the repairs, but because the next step is the fin repair which I will be cutting out of styrene. "Huh? :? so?" you say. Well the styrene is white and the fin can is black. "yeah...
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:06 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

bernomatic said Feb 13, 2016
Next straightening the edge by removing about an 1/8th of an inch.
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by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:05 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

bernomatic said Feb 13, 2016
Well the rim started buckling as I scrubbed the insides (no water, I know I don't have to say that, but...) so time for a little Super Glue around the rim.

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by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:04 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

bernomatic said Feb 13, 2016 Time for a trip to Wally Mart to visit a section I haven't been in for a long while, the infant section. http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/afraid/smileys-afraid-445186.gif I found a new fangled version of an old friend. http://i284.photobucket.com/albu...
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:02 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

bernomatic said Feb 13, 2016 The inside of the aft end doesn't look too bad. Not really sure about the engine block, but it will suffice for now. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll8/StarportSagitta/AstroCam%20Repair%20Thread/IMG_20160212_223355_zps1aebomm5.jpg The inside of the fore end is a diff...
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 02:00 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

bernomatic said Feb 13, 2016 Thank you Jeff, I appreciate the offer. So, on to the Booster. -The outside doesn't look too bad and will probably clean up well with a damp sponge and soap. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll8/StarportSagitta/AstroCam%20Repair%20Thread/IMG_20160212_223151_zpso04qa47l...
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 01:59 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

Commander said Feb 12, 2016 Well, It was probably lost during one of the incidents which caused me to start taping the damn thing together. As can be seen above, the housing for the "lens" is separate from the the main nose cone. I think it was lost on one of the harder landings when thing...
by bernomatic
Mon, 23 May 16, 01:59 am
Forum: Rocket First Aid
Topic: Astro Cam Rehab
Replies: 31
Views: 30664

Re: Astro Cam Rehab

luke-strawwalker said Feb 12, 2016 Yeah, If I ever do... not sure when that'll be, if ever... How did you lose the lock?? IIRC (my Astrocam was one where you actually had to assemble the friggin' thing BY HAND... as a KIT... NOT the "pre-made" ones that came already built... so I guess it ...