Camp Ripley 2015
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Camp Ripley 2015
I just got an invite to run a water rocket station at Camp Ripley for a BoyScout event called Ripley Rendezvous in May.
Ought to be a blast!
2000 Scouts...lol
Ought to be a blast!
2000 Scouts...lol
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
Wow! That's AWESOME. You are making a name for yourself. Congrats on getting selected.
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
That is awesome bugwubber! Remember there will be 2000 scouts plus any parents/workers, which means only 4000+ eyes to watch your rockets.
No pressure.
No pressure.
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
This time we are not going to leave our memory card in San Francisco!Blenderite wrote:That is awesome bugwubber! Remember there will be 2000 scouts plus any parents/workers, which means only 4000+ eyes to watch your rockets.
No pressure.
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
"If it's worth bringing one, bring two!"bugwubber wrote:This time we are not going to leave our memory card in San Francisco!
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
That's what got us in trouble. Didn't have a card reader to upload so we just got a second card. I suspect the shopvac got it, and that was the one time I didn't inspect the contents before dumping.Blenderite wrote:"If it's worth bringing one, bring two!"bugwubber wrote:This time we are not going to leave our memory card in San Francisco!
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
Launcher is looking a bit worn. Time for a new coat of paint.
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
That is called character!
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
Well since we're dealing with water, better to keep things sealed and protected. Also it was definitely time for an inspection.Blenderite wrote:That is called character!
Looks like the bed frame steel (which is a high carbon steel) was a great choice.
Going to reinforce the attachment to the wood blocks that attach it to the hinges though. I had just one lag bolt on each block. Also adding some rests to protect the horizontal pipe when it is not attached to the stabilizer feet. Everything will get a coat of enamel paint instead of the latex originally used.
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
Progress.
Had to spend some time sanding the launch tubes above the o-rings. Had quite a bit of sand damage. i started using a pre launch dunk tank for the rockets to cut down on stuck rockets. A few had to be cut off prior to that.
Had to spend some time sanding the launch tubes above the o-rings. Had quite a bit of sand damage. i started using a pre launch dunk tank for the rockets to cut down on stuck rockets. A few had to be cut off prior to that.
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
bugwubber?
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Hi post your question and I'll reply, keep in mind my participation/response time is often limited by life so if you address your questions generally to the board, others may be able to respond faster or with better answers. :-)
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Re: Camp Ripley 2015
Ready for some test launches. Now if this spring wind will just die down.
It's been waay to long since our last launch!
It's been waay to long since our last launch!
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