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Nose Cone Prep TIP (2020-02-03)

A question about nose cone sanding came up on the Estes Model Rockets Facebook page: Kenny D. asked:  "Does any one here sand nose cones to 600 grit?" My response: I wouldn't go down to ... [Read More]

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 the edge coated with CA and not smoothed down with sandpaper makes a highly effect balsa ... [Read More]