Charles Angel's Page
AKA: Cangelo
Location: South Carolina
Biography:
I have been t' enabler for a year and a half o' me son's interest in rockets, but have yet t' build or launch me own. I finally have decided t' jump in (April 2015).
RocketReviews.com Pages:
2015-04-12
Quest Aerospace Planet Probe
Flight
Inaccurately used t' Estes hand altimeter which showed 59 meters (193 feet). Ya scallywag! Blimey! Since this rocket goes 200 ft max, shiver me timbers, this seems doubtful :)
Nice smooth flight and landing. - B6-0 - Home [More]
2015-04-10
Big Daddy Build - Added Primer
Build Entry
T' hardware store only had grey primer. I hope a darker primer does nay affect t' final outcome. Begad! Blimey!
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Big Daddy Build - Fin Installation
Build Entry
I enjoyed sandin' and roundin' t' fins off. I worked hard t' align t' fins as well as possible. One strategy I used was makin' sure t' fins opposite o' each other lined up with a ruler. This definitely helped based on me rookie eye.
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Big Daddy Build - Installed t' Motor Mount and Shock Cord
Build Entry
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2015-04-08
Big Daddy Build
Build
This is me 2nd rocket build and I'm excited t' get it started. Ahoy! First build be t' Quest Planet Probe.
I chose Big Daddy as me first level 2 build as me son started buildin' his first level 2 (Estes Solar Warrior). Arrr! Buildin' rockets together has been great father-son time. Avast!
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Big Daddy Build - Motor Mount
Build Entry
Fairly smooth, matey, but I would make two changes t' t' instructions
Test fit centerin' rin' t' motor casin' before addin' glue
I had a little trouble fittin' t' rings over t' casin' while glue be on
I should have tested and sanded t' rings so that they would fit easily onto t' ... [More]
