Hi everyone! I’m new to composite central! I joined because want to expand my knowledge of making and using composite parts, specifically parts for my hobby.
My hobby is high-powered rocketry. High powered rocketry is like model rocketry on steroids. The motors are much larger and more powerful, many motors can easily push a rocket faster then the speed of sound (761mph). With great power comes great building challenges, which is why I want to expand my knowledge of composites. Many composite parts are used in my hobby, nose cones, fins, body tubes (airframes). However, most of these are usually purchaced from a vendor. I want to begin making my own. I have already dipped my feet into composites, creating this rocket: The Shockwave 29: It’s 1.27in wide, 25in tall and will fly to 5100feet at 1000mph next August.
Body tube is 3 wraps of 5.7 oz 2x2 twill CF
Fins are 12 layers of 6oz fiberglass with 2 outer layers of 2x2 twill
Nose cone is fiberglass one from a vendor.
Hopefully I’ll learn a lot more techniques and tips on how to produce a smoother, stronger product.
Alex