Model Rocket Building Blog
New Way MMX C-Thru Build, Part 1, PartsThis will be fun! A New Way square tube Micro Maxx kit with a clear payload section. This is a downscale of the regular sized New Way C-Thru rocket. The square tubes, clear "payload" section, nose cone and fins are 3D printed. 3D printing has come a long way, these are some of the smoothest parts ...[Read More]
New Way MMX C-Thru Build, Part 2, More PartsRick Randol must be a graphics designer. All the fins are in the shape of the "C" in the C-Thru name font. You are given four extra white fins. If you didn't want to finish it in black and white, use the white fins and paint it another color! As with the larger New Way kits, Build extras are ...[Read More]
New Way MMX C-Thru Build, Part 3, "Tube"& Engine MountOn the left you can see the subtle ridges from the 3D print layers. They aren't bad, but I prefer things a little smoother. The tube walls are thick enough to allow some smooth sanding. Halfway through I realized the small launch lug extends beyond the outside of the tube. I sanded off a little of ...[Read More]
New Way MMX C-Thru Build, Part 4, Paint, Fins, Sticker & StreamerThe 3D molded ridges were sanded smooth so the marker ink wouldn't run into the layer cracks. If you use a pen, the surfaces must be smooth. Go light with the sanding. A Sharpie marker was used for the black coloring. It's just easier on a model this size. On the left side picture I'm just ...[Read More]
New Way MMX C-Thru Build, Part 5, Launch Lug FitThe 3D launch lugs were too small a diameter to fit my Micro-Maxx launch rod. Not a big deal, I've seen this before. Usually a small rat tail file is used to open them up but the side walls on the molded lugs were a bit thin. The attached lugs were cut off. I used one of the Dollar Store hollow ...[Read More]
New Way MMX C-Thru Build, FinishedThis is a great kit! Highly recommended. 3D printing has come a long way. The molding ridge layers are so much smoother now. There is a clear payload section but you can't use it to carry a bug. All is glued up. Normally I hate stickers but don't mind it on this one. They are thin and you can't ...[Read More]
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