Estes Tandem-X review/build/launch Part 2 of 3 - Amazon rocket 

I remember hearing about the early days. When I started in the 80s, we had pre-made tubes, plastic nose cones, and "die-crushed" fins. So I missed out on the real, real craftmanship part, but at least got in before the super simple plastic part. I did build one from a Christmas wrapping paper roll and cardboard and whatnot I found around the house. It didn't fly great, but it flew! In fact, my Level 1 certification rocket was scratch-built from 3" mailer tubes, thin plywood for fins, and a nose cone made from wooden coffee stir sticks bent and glued into a nosecone shape. I have 2 old kits from the 80s, never opened, that I want to sit down and enjoy building. Enjoying the build is a real part of the hobby, especially during winter. I can also see where some people don't have the skillset built quite yet and need to start out simple.

Thanks. I wished there were more of these when I was getting back into rocketry two years ago. That's why I decided to make some. Sometimes it's better to actually see it done.

I guess the hole is too small in the nosecone to get the chute cords through once the shock cord is in there. Only reason i can think of. Should work the same either way.

Glad I could help.

Sure, these rockets take solid fuel motors that you can easily get wherever you find the rockets. The kits usually don't come with the engines. With this kit, you'll also need a pack of engines(B4-2 for the Amazon and A8-3 for the Crossfire), wadding, and 4xAA batteries for the launcher. A good resource is www.rocketryforum.com Plenty of experienced folks there that can answer any question you have.

I had the same confusion about the parachute.

Yes it comes separate and yes it's necessary. Otherwise your chute would turn into a lump of melted plastic upon ejection the first time you don't use it.

Is there anything that can be substituted for the wadding? I have everything ready to go except for the wadding 😢

Preferably a glue made for bonding plastic to wood/paper. Maybe a Gorilla glue or something similar. Check the package to see what it bonds. "Hot glue" should be avoided.

A common place is a large park or field, or with a local rocketry club. Depends on the laws where you are, but this link is a good start. www.nar.org/safety-information/model-rocket-safety-code/#sitedimensions

After the body tube is assembled, it is attached 1 1/2" or 3.8cm from the top of the tube. This is where the nose cone slides on so it has to attach just inside a bit to leave room.

Upper near the nose

Yes

You have to buy those separately, but the website and the box should tell you which kind.

Wood glue may not adhere very well to the plastic parts. Better off with Testors plastic cement or good 'ol Gorilla Glue.

For a cheap keychain camera, a couple wraps of painter's tape works just fine for this size rocket. Some people have just used velcro, but I prefer a few wraps of tape. Painter's tape is like masking tape but not as sticky so it won't pull the paint off when you remove it.

Wood glue and plastic cement.

Can you use wood glue for every part

Yourpositivenow did it work for you?

John Newcomb no, but it was handy.

John Newcomb do you need to be so worried about how he opens bags?

John, you really need to chill out some. I mean, you mentioned your concern about a razor sharp scalpel in the first video...twice. Did you notice how safely he used his crafting knife? Again, if you don't like the use of the knife then don't use it on your build. If you want to use something else to open your bag...then by all means feel free.

TheEnderman36YT If the glue you're using has a warning label, or you just don't want to get it on your hands, then it might be a good idea. Always read the warnings on the back of any adhesive you use as some may cause skin problems if you get it on your hands often. Epoxy is a 100% gloves example.

Glue

Care to elaborate?

@@Malikot3 yeah you gotta hit those hot points and wrap it up son. Nobody has time for this video. I didnt thumbs down just left this comment to get you to tighten it WAY up. How many people like me you snoozed into oblivion. There should be a support group. Good Gawd.

​@@Pcamacho911 Its simple. Skip forward to the part you need to see. Have you figured that part of RU-vid out yet? I make $0 from these videos. Nothing. I'm not a RU-vidr. I posted a long form video as some people prefer that. The rest can skip to whatever. I made this video 8 YEARS ago. GOOD GAWD yourself. Seriously. What kind of entitled brat complains on an 8 year old video that someone made for free to help some people out? I suggest you go watch Skibidi toilet videos as thats more your style apparently

Each rocket should have a launch lug, that the rod will slide through. Like a small section of a straw, or small plastic ring attached to the side.