First Launcher
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:31 am
Hi,
about to embark on my first launcher build and came upon this piece of redundant measuring kit about to be junked.
Perhaps its only me, but can anyone else see a launcher of functionality and beauty rising from this piece of kit?
It has a cast aluminum base which is not to heavy, but heavy enough. Two levelling feet at the rear and a rounded machined surface as a launch pad. Im real stoked about this find, think I will spend more time on this project as it deserves machined components methinks.
Given that I have access to machining facilities what type of launch system would you all recommend? I am competent on most workshop equipment, lathe, milling machine etc.
Any suggestions for this noob, before I start modifying, would be appreciated, I don't know where my newfound interest in water rockets will take me but knowing me it will end with more than a single bottle.
Regards
Andrew
PS: That is a 2l bottle for scale purposes
about to embark on my first launcher build and came upon this piece of redundant measuring kit about to be junked.
Perhaps its only me, but can anyone else see a launcher of functionality and beauty rising from this piece of kit?
It has a cast aluminum base which is not to heavy, but heavy enough. Two levelling feet at the rear and a rounded machined surface as a launch pad. Im real stoked about this find, think I will spend more time on this project as it deserves machined components methinks.
Given that I have access to machining facilities what type of launch system would you all recommend? I am competent on most workshop equipment, lathe, milling machine etc.
Any suggestions for this noob, before I start modifying, would be appreciated, I don't know where my newfound interest in water rockets will take me but knowing me it will end with more than a single bottle.
Regards
Andrew
PS: That is a 2l bottle for scale purposes