Model Rocket Materials, Parts and Build Guides

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BT

Body Tubes

Cardboard, phenolic, fiberglass; sizing and metric conversion.

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FN

Fins

Balsa, basswood, grain direction, alignment, reinforcement.

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RC

Recovery Systems

Parachutes, streamers, shock cords, and wadding.

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BD

Building

Adhesives, assembly, and construction technique.

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3D

3D Printing

Filaments and parts worth printing.

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Phenolic vs Fiberglass Body Tubes
BODY TUBES

Phenolic vs Fiberglass Body Tubes: Which Is Better?

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3D Printed Rocket Parts
3D PRINTING

3D Printed Rocket Parts: What Works & What Doesn’t

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Cardboard vs Fiberglass Body Tubes
BODY TUBES

Cardboard vs Fiberglass Body Tubes: Which to Use?

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Balsa vs Basswood Fins
FINS

Balsa vs Basswood Rocket Fins: Which Performs Better?

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Parachute Fabric Comparison
RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Parachute Fabric Comparison: Nylon vs Poly vs Ripstop

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Shock Cord Guide
RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Shock Cord Guide: Length & Materials

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