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B4-4 C6-3 Please Note The OPITEC range of projects is not intended as play toys for young children.They are teaching aids for young people learning the skills of Craft, Design and Technolo- gy.These projects should only be undertaken and tested with the guidance of a fully qualified adult.
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Directions GENERAL: Do not begin with the assembly until you have carefully read the following: You need two different types of glue for the assembly: a) white glue (Ponal) b) a two component glue (stabilit express or similar) The rocket can be re-used. All measurements in the diagram are in mm.
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- glue fins on the marked lines and align - cut the launching guide (E, drinking straw) into two 2 cm parts, for better support roughen it somewhat with sand paper. When glueing, do not use white glue but two-component glue! - glue the two pieces onto the body as shown (with sufficient glue) - glue connection band onto its mount (which has to be cut out) and glue it 4 cm deep into upper end of body (B) as shown...
CAPE CANAVERAL IN Y0UR OWN BACKYARD Information booklet about rocket models Safety code 1. Construction of model My models are made out of non-metillc materials like paper and cardboard, wood, plastic and rubber. They do not include any metal parts which would interfere with the safety. 2.
8. Heat-resistant shield The launching ramp of my rocket will always be equipped with a heat-resistant shield which will prevent that the jet beam hits the ground. 9. Launching guide ln order to prevent eye injuries, I put a safety cap on the tip of the rocket which will not be removed until im- mediately before the launch.
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1. Separation It is a simple and uncomplicated method of separating. After the flight is finished, the model automatically separates in the middle. The generated tumbler movement develops enough air resistance for a safe landing. Usage: small uncomplicated models 2. Streamer A streamer also offers, according to its size and length, enough air resi- stance for a safe landing.
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What is a rocket model? Functioning rocket models belong to the class of airplane-model construction and airplane-model flying. Whatever else functioning rocket models may be, i.e. science projects, club activities, recreational activities, technique and use with computers, they are not: Tovs or Weapons.
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ejector initializes fast rising because of the parachute thrust of charge model glides to ground soft landing firing of charge Parts of a rocket The outer shape of the rockets can vary, but almost all of them consist of construction elements with the same functions.
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The diagram shows you how the parts are structured. Their functions are explained as follows: Rocket tip: The pushed-on tip of the rocket is out of balsa wood or plastic. It is aerodynamicly shaped to reduce the air resistance. It is separated from the body when the parachute is initialized. Parachute: It consists of a parachute and a rubber band for the connection between the body and the tube.