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Apogee Components' Peak of Flight newsletter, issue 66. Date: undated; published between 2000 and 2005 (from the neighbouring dated issues).
Apogee Components' Peak of Flight newsletter, issue 66. Date: undated; published between 2000 and 2005 (from the neighbouring dated issues).
I S S U E N E W S L 6 6 E T T E R Saturn V Construction Materials By Tim Van Milligan Cuticle scissors that has a curved tip - Very important for Many folks have asked for list of materials needed to build the Saturn V kit. They want to make sure they have them on hand when their kit arrives, so that they can start building right away. Here is the list: cyanoacrolyte adhesives, rubber cement, and liquid plastic cement. Spray adhesive is required for positioning the embossed paper wraps to the rocket. It isn't to bond them in place, but just to hold them in position while you glue down the edges. This adhesive is available in an aerosol spray. You will also need the Fix-It Epoxy Clay. This can be purchased directly from Apogee Components. cutting out the vacuum form fairings on the base of the rocket. Tweezers Razor saw Large Paper Clasp (2) - used to hold balsa parts together while the glue is drying. Sponge-backed sanding pads (optional) Diagonal wire cutters Single-edge razor blade Carpenters wood filler (sometimes called "Fill-N-Finish") Plastic or rubber gloves - used when working with epoxy. Fine-tip black permanent marker (Sharpie Brand works good) "Liquid Masking Medium" (Micro-Scale brand from purchased from hobby stores works good.) TOOLS PAINT The following are the suggested minimum tools you will need to construct your Saturn V. Aluminum Angle - for drawing straight lines along the body tube. You can buy long extrustions from building supply wharehouse stores, and cut off a 2 foot length. Pencil Metal ruler A sanding block or sanding "Tee," along with fine and course sandpaper. You’ll also need some fine “wet/dry” sandpaper for sanding the paint primer smooth. Small and large paint brushes Hobby knife with lots of new replacement blades Masking tape (buy the expensive stuff - it’s worth it on a project like this one). Transparent tape Wooden stick - to apply glue deep in the body tubes. Small teflon tube to use as an applicator wick for thin CyA adhesive Scissors Sandable spray primer paint (2 big cans) White spray paint Black spray paint Silver spray paint ADHESIVES You will need a good aliphatic glue, both thin and thick SOLVENTS Rubber cement thinner Rubbing Alcohol Optional Building Materials: During the construction of this rocket, you’ll be given optional steps that can be used to strengthen the parts of the rocket. This includes making additional centering rings to stiffen up the transitions on the rocket. To make these rings, you’ll have to supply your own lightweight cardboard. We recommend the lightweight cardboard; such as that you can get from an empty breakfast cereal box. 1130 Elkton Drive, Suite A Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA www.ApogeeRockets.com orders @ApogeeRockets.com phone 719-535-9335 fax 719-534-9050 Page 1