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spence
03-20-2010, 08:40 AM
To introduce my son to the world of model rocketry :humpty:

-spence

striperman36
03-20-2010, 08:44 AM
That was a great day. I loved doing that. However, his interest wained.

spence
03-20-2010, 08:55 AM
That was a great day. I loved doing that. However, his interest wained.

He's only 6-1/2 so I'm not expecting this to go very far...but when you can find a complete kit (just need batteries and engines) at TJMaxx for 19.95 some things are just worth doing.

My expectation is he'll last about 3 launches.

-spence

striperman36
03-20-2010, 08:59 AM
Yep, we didn't get into the big engines. sad, sad.

R/C the same thing

spence
03-20-2010, 09:08 AM
This kit is pretty cool. Comes with the launch pad and ignition system, along with parts to make two rockets. All the fins are press fit plastic so it's nearly impossible to screw up.

The smaller rocket we made with a C engine is going to scream, I hope we can find it...

-spence

striperman36
03-20-2010, 09:23 AM
I can see the headline, grass fire caused by overeager dad causes major damage

spence
03-20-2010, 12:48 PM
Mission Success

Hell, he could have done this all day.

-spence

Nebe
03-20-2010, 12:55 PM
GET THAT BOY A HAIRCUT DAMMIT!!!!!

striperman36
03-20-2010, 12:57 PM
Mission Success

Hell, he could have done this all day.

-spence

was that at the Abbey?

spence
03-20-2010, 01:00 PM
was that at the Abbey?
Portsmouth High School, right where you turn in to the entrance by the highway.

-spence

striperman36
03-20-2010, 01:04 PM
cool, couldn't tell given the size of the windmill in the pic. i drive that section of road everyday

PRBuzz
03-20-2010, 01:09 PM
How many points do you get when you hit an outfielder....infielder....pitcher.....the batter?

spence
03-20-2010, 01:14 PM
How many points do you get when you hit an outfielder....infielder....pitcher.....the batter?
Only had one land on the field after the wind started picking up...unfortunately didn't get a hit.

-spence

Backbeach Jake
03-20-2010, 02:17 PM
I loved doing that as a kid. Exciting and disciplined hobby when done right. Do they still have little cameras for the rockets?

tynan19
03-20-2010, 02:48 PM
Great pictures. I will have to do that soon.

fishbones
03-20-2010, 03:53 PM
Looks like a great time. Did you get the kit recently at TJ Maxx?

striperman36
03-20-2010, 04:08 PM
I loved doing that as a kid. Exciting and disciplined hobby when done right. Do they still have little cameras for the rockets?

wifi videos

justplugit
03-21-2010, 02:54 PM
Looks like you both had a good time. Enjoy. :)

spence
03-21-2010, 03:03 PM
Looks like a great time. Did you get the kit recently at TJ Maxx?

Last week...but if you don't find on they're only 5 bucks more at Toys R us.

-spence

HighTide
03-22-2010, 02:26 PM
I was into that when I was a kid_ lots of fun. Then I discovered girls and got married. Now I'm thinking of getting into model rocketry again.

RIJIMMY
03-23-2010, 12:06 PM
im suprised you didnt paint little red flags with yellow stars on the side of the rocket

Tagger
03-23-2010, 12:22 PM
GET THAT BOY A HAIRCUT DAMMIT!!!!!

Red neck ... leave the kid alone .. Chicks dig long hair.. Good job Dad ..

striperman36
03-23-2010, 02:46 PM
Red neck ... leave the kid alone .. Chicks dig long hair.. Good job Dad ..

Mullet job

spence
03-23-2010, 02:48 PM
im suprised you didnt paint little red flags with yellow stars on the side of the rocket
Those decals didn't come in the kit.

-spence

cheferson
03-24-2010, 12:24 PM
Who's the long haired hippy in the pix?
Nice, i used to have all kinds of rockets when i was younger. then when i got older they all got packed full of powder and blown to kingdom come! Get him one of those 3 stage bad boys that has 3 D engines! I fired one off and thing went to the moon, never saw it again.