Easy Print Flying Model Rocket
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Easily printable mode rocket, uses Estes motor and parachute to fly hundreds of feet in the air and float back to earth.
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Easy print flying model rocket uses a Estes “C” sized motor, wadding, and parachute. Prints in three easy pieces. The nose and body print in vase mode and the tail with fins prints upside-down with no supports.
Requires:
- Estes “C” sized standard motor
- Parachute and Wadding
- Igniter and launch control box
- Launch Stand
Note: rocket printed in multi-color silk PLA wasn't strong enough to assemble properly. Regular PLA or PLA+ work great.
Print nose and body in vase mode.
Print fins as oriented with no supports, 15% infill 3 walls.
Glue body to fins.
Attach nose and body with 3-6" piece of elastic cord or string.
Tie parachute to the cord or string
Insert motor into tail section of rocket, if its too loose use some tape to make a tight fit.
Lightly pack a couple of pieces of wadding into body followed by the parachute gently wrapped.
Insert nose into the body
Connect Igniter and control box, place rocket on launch pad and launch
Make sure the launch in a open area and stand clear, I'm not responsible if you choose to launch the rocket and hurt yourself or others, or any property. You are responsible for a safe launch, flight, and recovery.