foam rubber question
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:27:19 +0100
I am finishing my Apollo rocket based on the Revell Kit. I want to replace
the Command Module /Service module section with a softer section as this
will be the first part to hit the ground. Is there a source of rubber
compound which can be poured into a mould to cast the required section. I
tried foam in a ca ...
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Momentary switch source
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:48:22 +0100
I nearly finished my new launch system. I need a momentary power switch but
can't find one that looks like a normal SPDT metal toggle switch. Any ideas
of sources? Tried UTR archive search without success.
--
Rod Stevenson
Teacher of Science and Spacey bits
UKRA 1185 L2
UKRA RSO
EARS 1134
MARS
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My rocket videos on TV this Thursday
29 Apr 2007 09:27:39 -0700
HI all,
just a quick note to say that some of my rocket videos will be shown
as part of the new series of the National Geographic programme
"I didnt know that"
My episode will be shown on the 3rd of May at 9:00pm on National
Geographic.
Pete
HART rockets
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Current motor availability
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:28:46 GMT
I'm currently attempting to crash build some rockets in preparation for
BigEARS (yeah, I know, no rockets for 2 years and then they all come
along at once) but I'm so out of touch with it that I've no idea on
current availability of motors.
Obviously the Estes range is still available in 24mm but what in MPR ...
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Is there going to be an onsite food vendor at BIG EARS?
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:33:07 GMT
--
Damian Burrin
UKRA 1159 Level 2 RSO
EARS 1115
http://www.ukrocketry.com
http://www.larf-rocketry.co.uk
LARF - Putting the amateur back in rocketry!!
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anyone need a new tent for Big EARS?
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:38:18 GMT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLAYTENT-ROCKET-for-garden-or-bedroom_W0QQitemZ160107421854QQihZ006QQcategoryZ11744QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Damian Burrin
UKRA 1159 Level 2 RSO
EARS 1115
http://www.ukrocketry.com
http://www.larf-rocketry.co.uk
LARF - Putting the amateur back in rocketry!!
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Please lord
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:20:22 +0100
.... let it be like this:
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=cambridge
as of April 26, 5-10mph, 15% cloud, Fri 4th to Mon 7th
--
Howard Smith
"If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You've got another chance."
http://www.fairdene.com/pars/
--UKRA, EARS, PARS ...
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[OT] Popup Gazebo Bargin
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:36:27 +0100
Currently Woolworths have got their popup gazebo down from ¡ê59.99 to
¡ê29.99 (1/2 price)
Pick up from store or order on line
http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/product/index.jhtml?pid=50837056
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Sean
Level 2 RSO
http://rocketry.arrowsmith.uk.com
"If pigs could fly...What would the world be like" ...
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Re: foam rubber question
23 Apr 2007 21:32:02 -0700
On Apr 23, 5:27?pm, "Rod Stevenson" <rocketr...@btopenworld.com>
wrote:
> Any ideas people?
>RTV rubber.
RTV is a silicone based rubber that would make an excellent negative
mold for a Polyurethane foam positive.
Doug
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foam rubber question
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:27:19 +0100
I am finishing my Apollo rocket based on the Revell Kit. I want to replace
the Command Module /Service module section with a softer section as this
will be the first part to hit the ground. Is there a source of rubber
compound which can be poured into a mould to cast the required section. I
tried foam in a ca ...
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