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03-20-2010, 08:40 AM
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Location: RI
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Today looks like a good day...
To introduce my son to the world of model rocketry 
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03-20-2010, 08:44 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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That was a great day. I loved doing that. However, his interest wained.
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03-20-2010, 08:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
That was a great day. I loved doing that. However, his interest wained.
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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.
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03-20-2010, 08:59 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Yep, we didn't get into the big engines. sad, sad.
R/C the same thing
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03-20-2010, 09:08 AM
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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
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03-20-2010, 09:23 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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I can see the headline, grass fire caused by overeager dad causes major damage
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03-20-2010, 12:48 PM
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Location: RI
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Mission Success
Hell, he could have done this all day.
-spence
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03-20-2010, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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GET THAT BOY A HAIRCUT DAMMIT!!!!!
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03-20-2010, 12:57 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Mission Success
Hell, he could have done this all day.
-spence
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was that at the Abbey? |
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03-20-2010, 01:00 PM
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Registered User
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Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
was that at the Abbey?
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Portsmouth High School, right where you turn in to the entrance by the highway.
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03-20-2010, 01:04 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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cool, couldn't tell given the size of the windmill in the pic. i drive that section of road everyday
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03-20-2010, 01:09 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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How many points do you get when you hit an outfielder....infielder....pitcher.....the batter?
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 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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03-20-2010, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PRBuzz
How many points do you get when you hit an outfielder....infielder....pitcher.....the batter?
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Only had one land on the field after the wind started picking up...unfortunately didn't get a hit.
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03-20-2010, 02:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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I loved doing that as a kid. Exciting and disciplined hobby when done right. Do they still have little cameras for the rockets?
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03-20-2010, 02:48 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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Great pictures. I will have to do that soon.
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Go Ugly Early
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03-20-2010, 03:53 PM
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Location: Easton, MA
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Looks like a great time. Did you get the kit recently at TJ Maxx?
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03-20-2010, 04:08 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
I loved doing that as a kid. Exciting and disciplined hobby when done right. Do they still have little cameras for the rockets?
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wifi videos |
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03-21-2010, 02:54 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
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Looks like you both had a good time. Enjoy.  |
" Choose Life "
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03-21-2010, 03:03 PM
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Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbones
Looks like a great time. Did you get the kit recently at TJ Maxx?
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Last week...but if you don't find on they're only 5 bucks more at Toys R us.
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03-22-2010, 02:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: South Shore
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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.
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03-23-2010, 12:06 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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im suprised you didnt paint little red flags with yellow stars on the side of the rocket
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03-23-2010, 12:22 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
GET THAT BOY A HAIRCUT DAMMIT!!!!!
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Red neck ... leave the kid alone .. Chicks dig long hair.. Good job Dad .. |
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03-23-2010, 02:46 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tagger
Red neck ... leave the kid alone .. Chicks dig long hair.. Good job Dad ..
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Mullet job |
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03-23-2010, 02:48 PM
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Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
im suprised you didnt paint little red flags with yellow stars on the side of the rocket
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Those decals didn't come in the kit.
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03-24-2010, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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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.
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