our new waterrocket car wth onboard camera

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our new waterrocket car wth onboard camera

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some pics and videos will follow , we are testing it today
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what do you think of this?

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thunderrockets wrote:what do you think of this?

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Wow, that's cool! It looks like Todd really started something with his rocket cars! This could really turn into a whole new category for water rockets! Thanks for sharing the videos and thanks to Todd for bringing up the idea!!!
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When WRCs hits two times the speed and range of that one I think it will begin a new amazing era.

Keep the progress ! :D
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thanks but the first two video's and the last one were 4.5 , the onboards were 3 liter , we are planning to lauch it again with a 6 liter rocket.
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Hey guys this is excellent work .. really impressive .. :)

Looks like the big wing on the back is really helping keep the back end of the water rocket car in control.

Looks like a mini Top Feul dragster ..... :)

Keep up the good work ...... looking forward to your next video !!

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Could you post a photo of the releasing mechanism ? I don´t understand how do you activate the quick-release with your system...
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actually thats verry simple , i use a bicycle brake , and two hose clamps. 1 hose clam holds the brake wire cover and the other holds the brake wire , so when jou brake , the quick releas releases . if jou dont understand, i will post a picture.
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I think i need a picture to clarify.
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hare are some pictures from the launcher
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and a video
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Can you get a cable like that in a long length? I only have scraps from old bikes that are about 1.5 meters long at best. I want to be farther away than that!
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Spaceman Spiff wrote:Can you get a cable like that in a long length? I only have scraps from old bikes that are about 1.5 meters long at best. I want to be farther away than that!
i dont think so , but its pressurising that is dangerous , not launching . so jou can make the air supply as long as possible.
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awesome car :twisted: bu can you tell me were you get the wheels?
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at our local hardware store