I use to build my own, back in the day. Had an engine burn right through the side of one of my rockets. And my buddy had a really weird failure, not unlike yours- while demonstrating how "safe" rockets were to some kids. Endeded up the kids thought the failure was the best part, lol.
@@RCNRocketChief Well if nothing burned through the side, then it was either a short charge on the engine or the powder got contaminated. Engine need to be kept in a dry place. Driest you can get. It's likely just a one of. Do you use a streamer or a parachute?
@@ZombieGrandpa The rocket is fine other than the foam nose cone being a couple of inches shorter. The engines were all purchased within the last couple of months and as soon as I open a blister pack, the rest go in zip lock baggies. Humidity here on the Atlantic coast is an issue :D And it has a home made parachute.
Pretty sure that was a bad engine. I have a batch of A8-3's that I have odd problems with. For example, I need a larger than usual plug to hold the igniter in place for this group.
