cycleguy
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Where to find rocket engines
I got a rocket kit in the Mad Science class, but I don't know where to get an engine for it. I see sites that sell engines, but don't know
what will fit the Skyblazer Rocket.
Thanks
[Edited on 17-10-2003 by cycleguy]
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madscientist
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This site discusses mad science of the chemical variety, not model rocketry.
I weep at the sight of flaming acetic anhydride.
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cycleguy
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Thank you for being helpful and friendly:-( Since Rocket engines use Reagents and I did not see any restriction as to what this forum was about
(other than mad science), I guess I was wrong to think somebody might help me find an answer for my 5 yo son.
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madscientist
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I'm sorry, this just isn't the right place to ask. That field isn't our specialty and isn't the focus of dicussion.
All I know about that "Skyblazer" is what I garnered from a few moments of searching at google. Apparently there's an air-powered plane
named "Skyblazer" that's been recalled because it's dangerous. If it's not that product, and it's powered by a solid
fuel chemical engine, chances are any A, B, C, etc. Estes engine will fit.
[Edited on 17-10-2003 by madscientist]
I weep at the sight of flaming acetic anhydride.
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Measure the slot for the engine imput(in mm and inches) and look around the internet for the corresponding Estes size. you could go a bit smaller and
wrap with tape or something to that effect to make fit. You may also want to try here. They sell kits to make your own engines.
Why'd you even have to throw in that crap about the 5 year old son? It offered nothing except a feable attempt at making us feel sorry/bad for
you and answer your question. If its the same skyblazter plane Madscientist is speaking of, that really sounds like the kind of toy I'd want my
5 year old playing with. Why not go purchase a styrofoam glider, or a model rocket kit. They would have presized, easily obtainable engines for your
use. They are quite fun as well.
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Good luck with your son, if he's being raised like his father...
If you want to make your own rocket fuel, then you are welcome, but there's no real challenge in throwing something prebuilt together.
One shouldn't accept or resort to the mutilation of science to appease the mentally impaired.
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PyroTek.org
WOW! I especially like their selection of books. I
I think the "chemistry of Powder(s) and explosives" is available on Kazaa(lite)
It has a plethora of good formulations and almost painfully detailed manufacture details.
It used to be a textbook at MIT but is remarkably well-written and readable (maybe it was "intro to pyro 1052" 
Arguing on the internet is like running in the special olympics; even if you win: you\'re still retarded.
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check my website
The Chemistry of Powder and Explosives is there, along with Mann and Saunders and other books
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I wouldn't call it a "feeble" attempt to make us feel bad. It made me feel bad. So, I will work to help... I can find Rocket Engines
very easily at the local Hobby Store and according to some, toy stores stock them as well. I have not seen them in toy stores, partly because I do not
visit them very often... the last time I did was to buy a box of Plastic Army men (they give me a feeling of power...none dares question my orders
). However, I always find home-made rocket mixtures to be the most exciting,
and they're often very simple. When a bit of danger is thrown in, the product becomes much more interesting than simply buying engines over the
counter. But, if it's for your 5 year old son, as you say, I wouldn't tinker around with home brewed fuels and engines.
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