Level 1 Certification Build

Today I am building a rocket example that would make a good "Level 1" certification build.

I show how to manage a sloppy fit on the centering ring, tie a good knot on the shock cord, and manage internal fillets the easy way. I made a few changes along the way to show how a kit can be customized. I topped the project off with custom decals from StickerShock23. Enjoy!

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[kevinmorrison]

Great video as always! Thanks for the shoutout. I am always willing to share my failures so that others won't make the same mistake!

[kevinmorrison]

Another big mistake I made with my level 1 build that I don't want anyone to repeat: After I epoxied in the middle centering ring (I had three on my LOC IV kit), I thought it would be a great idea to put epoxy around the joint between the centering ring and the motor mount tube. Unfortunately, I did this before I put the fins in. Once the epoxy dried, it made a lip so that my fins would not fit flush against the middle centering ring. I had to do quite a bit of sanding on the fins so that they would fit flush. It was really aggravating and time consuming. DO NOT MAKE THIS SAME MISTAKE! 😠

[michaelbozung]

I did the same knot for my L1 as you used on the top centering ring eyelet! Worked great ty!

[alfredindy]

I used your technique for RocketPoxy fillets on the 3 inch, 29mm rocket. It is over 40 inches long, so I will be launching it on H and I motors. I have a feeling this is going to be a good flier. It has 8 fins, which means 16 fillets. I left the last 8 fillets tape on too long which made them a little rough. I used the Dremel and removed enough RocketPoxy to eliminate a lot of sanding.

[manji]

Hai sir, i am Manoj from India, i always watch your creative rocket making videos which inspire me to try it...

[dareelamb]

For the attachment and securing of the eye bolt can you change out the regular nut for a nylon lock nut?? Also using flat washers on each side of the bulkhead.

[kevincobb]

Enjoyed the video as I've had this rocket sitting in the basement for the last 6 years untouched. I am interested in the upscale of the fins. How did they perform? Did you happen to publish a template on TRF or anywhere? What you described made sense. While it won't remain at scale - I can only assume the flight can be improved. Thanks for your series of videos. I'm L2 but I'm always learning and picking up from others - like your videos.

[Dronebaba]

sir that was a great video...can you help us by making a tutorial about potassium and sugar fuel rocket motor?

[barakakatembo]

I'm happy to follow your video, but I have a question and I hope for the answer: how to define the center of thrust of the rocket, before it slips into the fuselage of the mini rocket ??? please answer

[ddreamberry]

I thought he was holding a gigantic ballpoint pen.

[BasicKnight]

Can we make a delay launching rocket like S300 missile ???