just be sure to have a big count down,,,,, 10, 9 , 8 ect. and let HER push the button. lol. If the wind is blowing even alittle, be prepared to run for a couple of blocks to catch it. Merry Christmas,
Where do you get these things! I got one about 2-3 years ago from someone, stashed it away in my basement and never opened it. Was never really a guy that liked putting models together. This would be cool to build but I just don't have the patience.....LOL Maybe someday.......
I'm not allowed near the model rocket engines anymore. In years past I came up with this great idea about making a model rocket car. I had it all figured out. It was a flywheel powered model of a land speed car that I used. I was able to fit a D size engine in it. And it even had a guidance setup. A length of 1/8 aircraft cable stretched down the block with a huge stop plate. The stop plate was a 4x8 sheet of 1/4 steel, well strong enough to stop a plastic model car. By the time I had it set up half the neighborhood was out helping. The rocket car lived up to it's name when it was launched. It made it about halfway before the cable broke from the friction of the guide loops, and took off for the sky like a scud missle. I never found out where it went or any news of it skewering a cat on a fence or anything. I think I have figured out how to fix the friction problem. Maybe I'll try it again.
We even used to buy "dynamite fuse" that would burn at a rate of 30 seconds/foot, even underwater. Of course, we never used it for anything illegal, never inhaled, only outside the territorial waters of the U.S., etc........
My daughter used to think they were great! :) She had more fun with model rockets than either of my boys.
Tip: cut a hole that is at least 2" in diameter in the center of the parachute. If you don't they stay up for ever and will find the woods to land in. A lot of the smaller rockets I just replaced the chute with a streamer.
Good to hear! In the evening when I walk out for a smoke she'll tag along and ask about the stars. I'm hoping to pique her curosity and show her why math is so important.
Good tips on the chute modification. I will do that, thank you.
