Tim at Apogee asked me to come up with two articles for the Peak Of Flight e-newsletter based on TIPS from this blog. To see the first article: CLICK HERE
If you've been following the blog you've probably already seen some of these ideas. There are always new blog readers and an item in the two articles might give you something new to think about.
The second TIPS article will be published in two weeks.
I just flew my Mega Mosquito on an F9-4 and D12-3 before that. The neck of my mosquito is discolored from the ejection charges. After reading your, "Apogee Peak Of Flight Article - TIPS" I thought the Magic Eraser might be the solution to clean up this; would you agree or do you have a better solution?
ReplyDeleteAlso of note, 50% of the F9-4 blew up that day by the time I left. I heard at the end of the day that number was reduced to 33% (mine was fine), But what is up with F9-4 destroying rockets - have you heard anything?
Hi Scott,
DeleteThe Magic Erasers work great on the outside of painted models. I don't think you mean the inside of the tube. Try a damp paper towel first then if any discoloration is left use the Magic Eraser. If there is still stuff left you can try Goo Gone. Go lightly, the Magic Eraser (and stronger yet Goo Gone) can take off paint if you rub too hard or over use it.
I assume you mean the E9-4 (not the F) engine? I've only launched 10 E9 engines so far, I haven't had one blow yet. There was one where the ejection charge didn't go off. The model nosed in and crumpled the body tube.
It sounds like there have been many problems with the E9s. When the numbers get high enough, Estes might discontinue the engine or lower the power slightly like when the original D13 (lots of early problems there) was renamed as a D12.
BTW, if you're having trouble finding the specific "Magic Eraser" product, you should be able to find it under the generic name of "melamine sponge".
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