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Ty-Wrap Retainer Ring? Part 1 (2013-11-28)

Jeff Gortatowsky  (gdjsky01 on TRF) posted this first picture before he added Kevlar wraps (instead of a tape wrap) around the engine hook. "... as you'll see I wrapped the hook in CA ... [Read More]

Comments on Over Building (2016-10-28)

Over-building can be overkill in L.P.R. On a Facebook post I saw a video of a builder using a steel fishing leader being slid through a replaceable (rear centering ring / straw feed) Kevlar ... [Read More]

Engine Fit? (2018-06-20)

There has been a lot of Forum talk about the fit of the new Quest Q-Jet composite motors in BT-20 sized tubes. There has been occasional engine fit problems since I can remember. The top picture ... [Read More]

Yikes! Custom Engine Mount on Ebay (2018-12-29)

Here's one I found on Ebay: "Custom made model rocket mount for A-C size engines for RC cars, boats, airplanes, etc. I couldn’t find any mounts for rocket engines that wasn’t for a ... [Read More]

NEW! Heavy Duty Engine Mounts (2019-02-05)

  HDEM  -  H eavy  D uty  E ngine  M ounts are now available from Odd'l Rocket vendors! Now at JonRocket.com - at more vendors soon!   Features: ... [Read More]