HPR – Dave's Rocket Shop

Rock a by Rocket – Rocket Cradles

March 22, 2020

A cradle is one of the most basic tools of rocket making. It allows you to lay the rocket horizontal while working, simplifying many tasks such as attaching fins. In this video I show a very versatile cradle design for both large and small rockets.

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Fusion 360 Design Files:
https://www.davesrocketshop.com/files/Large%20Cradle.f3d
https://www.davesrocketshop.com/files/Small%20Cradle.f3d

STL files:
https://www.davesrocketshop.com/files/Large%20Cradle.stl
https://www.davesrocketshop.com/files/Small%20Cradle.stl

Saturn V Part 4 Transitions, S IVB, and Scale Issues

April 12, 2019

The stack is progressing! In this issue I talk about the S-IVB stage and its transition to the lower airframe. More importantly I talk about an issue with the scale for the flyable version. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Saturn V Part 3 Printing the SLA

April 7, 2019

Below the CSM comes the SLA (Service Module to Lunar Module Adapter). In this video I discuss some basic printing tricks that can significantly reduce the amount of plastic used and time required to print. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Assembling the LES and CSM

March 27, 2019

With the models released for the LES and CSM assembly can now begin. It’s a simple piece but there are some minor points to making an accurate model.

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Build

March 21, 2019

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 I’m beginning a mostly 3D printed build of the Saturn V. In this episode I describe the plans for the build.

Montreal Mini Maker Faire

November 18, 2018

I had a great weekend at the Montreal Mini Maker Faire showing off my prized rockets and convincing at least a couple of people to try High Power Rocketry!