Building the Rocket

About the WAEC

WAEC Rockets

WAEC Launches

WAEC Space Museum

WAEC Media

Nine Objectives

Special Projects and Miscellany

Interesting Links
    Construction of a clone rocket is fairly straightforward, provided that the instructions are clear, and you have all of the parts needed. Depending on whether you're cloning a Centuri Two-Bitz or a USS America assembling could take from a few days to a very long time.
    There are a few things that must be kept in mind while assembling a clone rocket. A big one is: Does anyone make engines that fit in this rocket? Estes used to make "S" engines, which are shorter versions of their regular engines. Adapting the mount for regular engines isn't very hard in most cases. Centuri produced engines the same diameter as Estes's mini engines, but they were somewhat longer. Shortening the mount isn't very difficult, although this gives rise to balance problems that you'll have to address. Remember to always swing-test the stability of a clone that has a different engine than the original.
    That's pretty much all there is to know about actual assembly of a clone, save what the instructions say! Once you have completed and finished the model it's time for the next major hurdle: decals.
On to Decals: The Final Hurdle
Back to Cloned Rockets Central
Back to Getting the Parts
copyright 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Willy Logan. All rights reserved.
Home
Why the WAEC? | About the WAEC | WAEC Rockets | WAEC Launches
    WAEC Space Museum | Media | Nine Objectives | Special Projects | Interesting Links