tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post5001668601853138166..comments2024-03-16T12:12:17.562-04:00Comments on Model Rocket Building: Estes Skydart II #3229 Build, Step 23, C/G Balance PointChris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-31926076592867201692017-07-21T10:42:30.431-04:002017-07-21T10:42:30.431-04:00Hi Anonymous,
That's a pretty big mistake in t...Hi Anonymous,<br />That's a pretty big mistake in the Estes instructions. I honestly didn't notice it until your comment. <br />Out of habit I don't glue in nose cones on gliders until I have to balance them. A first time boost glider builder wouldn't know that. I went back and amended the post to say: "Don't glue in the nose cone now."<br />You could install some balance clay on the end of a dowel. Roll clay balls and place them on the end of the dowel, into the body and press in place. It'll take a few minutes but it can be done. My model balanced with just .08 oz. of clay. Start with less and add bits until you get to the balance point.<br />I wouldn't recommend trying to pry the nose cone out of the tube. BT-50 tubing isn't very strong and can easily crimp. Chris Michielssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-8355940251575548882017-07-21T02:16:32.750-04:002017-07-21T02:16:32.750-04:00How could you add clay weight if you have already ...How could you add clay weight if you have already glued the nose cone on?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com