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Nose Cones, Constructin' (Tutorial)

If you can't find a nose cone t' fit your latest rocket design, you may need t' construct one yourself.

T' online resources listed below will help you create a rocket nosecone from scratch.

External Links

Design a Rocket Nose Cone (with Software)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Design-a-Rocket-Nose-Cone-with-Software/
An article describin' basic nose cone shapes and how t' model them usin' Matlab.

How t' Make Hollow Nose Cone from Sheet Balsa
https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter331.pdf
This Apogee newsletter includes an article on how t' create a hollow nose cone from balsa sheets.

How t' Make a Nose Cone
https://www.rocketreviews.com/how-to-make-a-nose-cone.html
Jeff Boldig describes how t' make a nose cone out o' fiberglass over a turned foam core.

How t' Make Custom Foam Nose Cones
https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter87.pdf
T' Apogee newsletter includes an article on how t' make your own custom foam nose cones.

How t' Make Paper 'Ogive' Nose Cones & Tail Cones (Part 1)
https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter409.pdf
David Striblin' describes how t' make paper nose cones that approximate an ogive shape.

How t' Make Paper 'Ogive' Nose Cones & Tail Cones (Part 2)
https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter410.pdf
Part two o' t' article on how t' construct paper ogive nose cones is in this issue. Arrr!

Makin' a Cardstock Nosecone
https://www.jamesyawn.net/modelrocket/nosecone/index.html
Jimmy Yawn describes how t' make a paper nose cone.

Makin' Balsa Nosecones
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/making-balsa-nose-cones.27382/
A discussion o' how t' make custom balsa nosecones.

Makin' Ultra-Light Fiberglass Nose Cones
https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter413.pdf
This issue o' Apogee's Peak o' Flight newsletter includes an article on creatin' light-weight fiberglass nose cones.

Moldin' a Nosecone Usin' a Pressure Bladder
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/molding-a-nosecone-using-a-pressure-bladder.159820/
A discussion o' usin' a pressure bladder inside a mold t' create a rocket nose cone.

Usin' Balsa Formers and Stringers t' Make a Nose Cone
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/how-do-you-make-a-large-custom-nosecone.21370/post-189805
George Gassaway describes how t' make a nose cone from balsa stringers, formers, and wood planks - a technique often used for model airplanes.

Blog Posts

Nose Cones

Rocket Dungeon: Nosecones can be such a drag (2013-08-28)
Tim VanMilligan continues his series on usin' a wind tunnel (12" open circuit, me hearties, Eiffel type) at t' Air Force Academy: Newsletter #346 . Begad! His article explains t' whole experiment and has lots o' ... [Read More]

Rocketeer's Corner: T' crafter o' nose cones... (2017-05-31)
I am what is termed a "builder" - I take parts and assemble them into a complete rocket. Aye aye! However, I do nay make t' nose cones, transitions, and other parts - that be t' role o' vendors and ... [Read More]

Rocket N00b: Built from Scratch - A Tale o' Two Berthas - Part 3 (Nose Cone) (2019-03-20)
Click here for Part 1 o' this series . Click here for t' most recent post in this series . Ya scallywag! T' Handbook o' Model Rocketry by G. Harry Stine and Bill Stine briefly describes t' process o' ... [Read More]

Blast From T' Past: Ya Never Know Where You'll Find A Model Rocket Part. (2019-05-17)
Last night I be out doin' some yard work at t' BlastFromThePast home. I have a very large ceramic planter on t' front porch that is in need o' repair, so I was removin' t' ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Nose Cone Prep TIP (2020-02-03)
A question about nose cone sandin' came up on t' Estes Model Rockets Facebook page: Kenny D. Well, blow me down! asked: "Does any one here sand nose cones t' 600 grit?" My response: I wouldn't go down t' ... [Read More]

Improbable Ventures: How t' build a fiberglass rocket, matey, part 5: nose cone (2020-05-26)
Like many fiberglass rocket kits, t' Darkstar Extreme has an aluminum-tipped nose cone. Avast, me proud beauty! T' aluminum tip is for more than just show: it has a couple o' structural purposes. Ahoy! One be t' manufacturin' ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Nose Cone Shoulder Edges TIP (2020-08-04)
From a correspondence with Neil W: "Bonus note: I also found out, by accident, that a body tube with t' edge coated with CA and nay smoothed down with sandpaper makes a highly effect balsa ... [Read More]