"The Other Tom" - I'll drop you an email with the directions. It's looking like the weekend of the 28th seems to be the favored option. If you haven't already,...
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deanw3576
Apr 3, 2012 7:44 pm
Iam looking for a little help with whistle rockets.On take off there are maybe three or four "pops" then smooths out like LINK ...
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Andy Holcomb
andys_junk_a...
Apr 3, 2012 8:37 pm
The popping is usually caused by pockets of the Vaseline or mineral oil boiling into a vapor and interrupting the burn. What percentage are you using? Andy ......
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deanw3576
Apr 4, 2012 1:36 am
Andy,I have been substituting mineral oil for vaseline for obvious reasons is this my FAIL?...
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Andy Holcomb
andys_junk_a...
Apr 4, 2012 7:33 am
No, mineral oil should be fine. I wonder if maybe it's not being dispersed evenly through the mix? What solvent are you dissolving it in? ... From:...
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deanw3576
Apr 4, 2012 3:20 pm
Andy, solvent used is lacquer thinner per instructions but i do mix in a zip-lock bag wet.My mixing method is fuel and catalist are screened then added to bag...
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Andy Holcomb
andys_junk_a...
Apr 5, 2012 7:39 pm
Hmmm... When I used mineral oil, I used Colman Fuel as the solvent, but I know "rocket man" Steve Laduke uses lacquer thinner too. Although, a fellow on...
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Hans
miabdia
Apr 8, 2012 5:47 pm
Hi. while the discussion about the spring shoot was taking place, i found myself incredibly busy with work and family. I consciously made the decision to...
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Matt Langlie
malanglie
Apr 8, 2012 6:29 pm
Wow, hope you are getting back on your feet and feeling better. Sounds painful. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone
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Dan Muzzey
muzzey314
Apr 9, 2012 3:37 am
Anyone interested in splitting a hotel room the weekend of the shoot? Anyone interested in splitting a hotel room the weekend of the shoot?...
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Jared Birk
jjb3700
Apr 10, 2012 2:42 pm
Hi, I'm the newest Prairie Thunder member, and I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Jared Birk and I live in Watertown, SD. I have a...
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Dan Muzzey
muzzey314
Apr 10, 2012 5:15 pm
Jared  We like to keep things pretty simple. You should be recieving a 23 page application and background check. Please fill it out and return it. Pay...
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tsklebar
Apr 11, 2012 12:04 pm
Jared, The april shoot and build is the weekend of April 28th at my place south of Jamestown, ND. I am past vice president of PGI (blissfully retired as of...
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Jared Birk
jjb3700
Apr 11, 2012 2:37 pm
Hi Dan, They must have forgotten to do the background check on me because they let me in...ha ha. Thanks for the info. I'll probably have to drive myself up...
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Tom and Brenda
tomnbrenda@...
Apr 11, 2012 6:17 pm
I need to mail a check for my dues. I see the address. How about the amount? The usual $ 500.00? Tom ... From: KJohnsonFargo Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012...
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KJohnsonFargo
Apr 11, 2012 6:38 pm
Whoops, my bad. $50 for family membership and $25 for individual. Kevin...
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muzzey314@...
muzzey314
Apr 11, 2012 6:54 pm
I was wondering were the jump in dues came from. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless ... From: KJohnsonFargo <kjohns@...> To:...
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KJohnsonFargo
Apr 13, 2012 2:08 am
I created a Rockets 2012 folder in the Files section of the Yahoo group page with some rocket testing videos from last night. Feel free to add folders/files...
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deanw3576
Apr 13, 2012 6:12 pm
Uploaded at 2:08 AM!!!!night owl!...
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mark@...
harobikes333
Apr 13, 2012 7:11 pm
Hey Guys, Joey and I are planning on coming. What all would we need to bring with for the meet? Thanks, Mark H ( 701 - 770- 6691 )...
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tsklebar
Apr 14, 2012 3:06 pm
Extra pyrotechnics and lawn chairs would be good. Tooling if you want to build something I did not list in my message (e.g. Brent's 3 pounder), shell...
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Dan Muzzey
muzzey314
Apr 14, 2012 3:13 pm
Shall we fire up the grill Saturday evening again? I can bring some burgers and dogs.  Roll Call...who is planning on attending?  Dan Ron (new guy I...
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tsklebar
Apr 15, 2012 1:30 pm
I guess Jane and I will be there (Duh). Grill available and I will pick up some local bratz and buns to add. Also anyone let me know directly if you are...
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Brent
luann_moore1313
Apr 16, 2012 12:47 am
Tom You probably already know this, but I will be camping and will require a 110 outlet. LuAnn will not be attending. Brent From: tsklebar Sent: Sunday, April...
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Todd
rafter_bar_r
Apr 21, 2012 3:32 am
Been away for awhile, I am going to try to attend on the 28th if I am not too busy....
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andys_junk_address
andys_junk_a...
Apr 21, 2012 10:04 pm
Dean, Any luck? I just checked Sherwin-Williams site, and it appears that lacquer thinner is made up of non-polar solvents (acetone, toluene, ethyl acetate,...
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jrsrocket@...
Apr 22, 2012 1:48 pm
Read the label. If you get lacquer thinner made of MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) it's polar enough to keep vaseline and/or mineral oil in a ?solution? emulsion?...
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tsklebar
Apr 23, 2012 6:39 pm
Okay troops, Remember safety equipment including safety glasses. Torches, lawn chairs, etc. Weather report is looking better but still cool in the evening....
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tsklebar
Apr 24, 2012 5:19 pm
If anyone else wants anything in particular prepared before you get here this weekend, let me know now. I had the WASP up and running a few shells this...
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Mlanglie
malanglie
Apr 25, 2012 2:36 am
Any ground rules that we need to talk about on here before next weekend? Any restrictions on devices or noise? Matt From:...
