Well, another new adventure! I turned the disc section of a "Star Trek" style starship for my latest rocket. It's 2 piece, so it's hollow in the center, to reduce weight.
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John Simmons' Model Rocket Stuff
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How about a Artemis Orion rocket?
Had a blow out while turning the lower section, but nothing a bit of wood glue and some rework couldn't handle.
Had a blow out while turning the lower section, but nothing a bit of wood glue and some rework couldn't handle.
Just be careful how you transport them. 
This guy caused quite a buzz and the cops pulled him over. (they're just props)
Story link: Missiles in truck bed
This guy caused quite a buzz and the cops pulled him over. (they're just props)
Story link: Missiles in truck bed
Hmm. I would keep them covered.
Story: A fellow was going through the airport with a fishing rod case. A TSA guy hollered, "Rocket!" Tackled the guy, thinking he had a rocket launcher. As if a person would carry a rocket launcher in the open airport.
Story: A fellow was going through the airport with a fishing rod case. A TSA guy hollered, "Rocket!" Tackled the guy, thinking he had a rocket launcher. As if a person would carry a rocket launcher in the open airport.
A few years ago I turned several baseball bats for my grandson who was deep into baseball at the time. I stuffed them into a duffel bag when I flew to visit. As I was walking through the airport, it suddenly occurred to me that that could look just as if I were carrying a couple rifles. No one stopped me. I won't do that again.