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Welcome to the Rocket Store blog. This page contains the daily ramblings of my brain. Most of the items are just news that isnt really big enough to be news items, so it all goes here.



Posted on 30th November 2006

New Downloads area

We have started a new Downloads Area within the Information section of our website. Initially we have created places for product datasheets and manuals. These will be built up over time to form a comprehensive list.



Posted on 29th November 2006

BSD Thor X Kits Arrive

A couple more Thor X kits have arrived, one with G10 fins.
Thor X



Posted on 28th November 2006

RDAS Tiny Wiring Looms now in Stock

Extra wiring looms for the RDAS 4.0 Tiny altimeters have arrived. Instead of having to move it between rockets, why not have a wiring loom left in each rocket. That way you can simply unplug your altimeter and move it from one rocket to another.
Wiring Looms



Posted on 24th November 2006

Rocket Store at Black Knights on 3rd Dec

Rocket Store will be attending Black Knights on their 3rd Dec launch event. I am taking some rockets also to fly, so mobile shop will have to be shut for part of the day. The retail shop will be shut on Saturday 2nd Dec as we are going up Saturday morning to make a good weekend of it.


Finally got some Aliphatic Glue

Sorry it has taken us so long. Many customers have asked us for aliphatic glue instead of PVA glue due to its sandability and extra strength. We finally have some in.
Aliphatic Glue



Posted on 22nd November 2006

AED RDAS Tiny Wiring Looms

We have got 40 wiring looms coming in next week for the Tiny. They will cost £1.75 each. If you want to buy lots and save some money you can get them from Conrad part number 743100-89 at £1.30+VAT each + shipping which is £5.95. They are not on their website you have to order them over the phone with them.



Posted on 21st November 2006

AED RDAS Updates

A new version of the GUI V4.01 is now available from AED. Until now the V4 of the GUI was only needed for Tiny and wasn't to be used to program the Compact version. However this new release means the that both flavours of alitimeter can be programmed using this one version.

RDAS Tiny users should also ensure they are running V4.1 of the firmware.

A new release of the GPS firmware V2.3 has also been announced to fix the short download issue.

Please see their downloads page for further details.


Lower Prices on Many US Kits for 2007

We are currently in the process of setting up freight forwarders for both the west coast and east coast of the US. This will allow us next year to group orders together from the various US suppliers into pallets. This will reduce the shipping costs and hence have a direct effect on prices. We hope to be able to lower the prices of many of the HPR kit suppliers next year, such as BSD, PML and LOC.



Posted on 20th November 2006

New TFR Shockcord Size

TFR have now started producing a 1/2" pre-cut tubular nylon shockcord with sewn ends for mid power rockets. This is to compliment their already existing 9/16" and 1" sizes.
TFR Shockcord



Posted on 17th November 2006

XMas Stock

With Xmas coming and those Xmas present orders starting to be placed, we are making sure we are well stocked. We are still waiting for a couple of shipments from the US, but most of the orders are now in.


New Kits from Dr Zooch

It appears Dr Zooch has some new kits on the way, Titan IIIC SLV5, Mercury Redtone and the Mark II. Obviously we will be getting them in once they have been released.



Posted on 16th November 2006

Going Mad !

Thanks to the Gadget Show on Channel 5, we have been going mad with orders. We are only just able to keep up, so please bear with us if placing an order.



Posted on 15th November 2006

Estes Engine Top-Ups

Apologies for being out of stock of a few estes engine models. We are now all backup to stock levels.



Posted on 10th November 2006

Rocket Store Becomes UK Distributor for Aeropoxy - News Added

Added a News article regarding Aeropoxy distribution in the UK. We have also added the products to our online store.


New GWiz LCX Now In Stock

The new GWiz LCX is now here in stock and on our website for purchase.


Rocket Store Website - Over Half Million Hits per month

A big thank you to all our customers, our website last month had over a half a million hits and 75,000 page views. We spend hours every week maintaining our site and online store and we believe this is what makes the site so appealing. Many thanks to all visitors!



Posted on 8th November 2006

Updates for Quest Aerospace

We are currently updating the Quest models on our website with new photos and details to reflect their new catalogue for next year. There are a few new ones that are being added and will be arriving in stock in a few weeks.


RDAS 4.0 Tiny GUI Software Update

A new self installer version of the RDAS 4.0 Tiny GUI has now been uploaded to the AED site. This is the same software as posted yesterday just in a self installer format.
http://www.aedelectronics.nl/rdas/download.htm



Posted on 7th November 2006

Lots of Estes Engines Arrive

New delivery of Estes engines, topups for lots of sizes, but also for the first time we are now stocking C11-3, D11-P and D12-7.


RDAS Tiny Software & Manual Posted on AED website

Software, drivers and manual for the new RDAS tiny now available for download.
http://www.aedelectronics.nl/rdas/download.htm. Please be aware an automated installer version will be uploaded by AED tomorrow, so if you arent desperate hang on another day.



Posted on 6th November 2006

UKAYRoC - UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge Link Added

We have added a link to the new UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge competition sponsored by UKRA, Space Connections and others.


Excellent November EARS

The November EARS meeting was a great show of rocketeers, many turned up to see the fireworks. They were spectacular! Also highlight for me was getting my Level 2 RSO on my trusty and well flown (looking a bit battered now) Thor. Pictures can be found at Hart Rockets website photos 9-15.



Posted on 3rd November 2006

New RDAS 4.0 Now In Stock

The new RDAS 4.0 is now here in stock and on our website for purchase.


New Estes engines from Ripmax

The EU distributor for Estes, Ripmax are finally stocking C11-3, D11-P and D12-7 engines at last. We have some on the way, due to arrive Tuesday 7th November.



Posted on 2nd November 2006

New BSD Thor X Added to Online Store

Added the new Thor X from BSD. Currently we have 1 standard kit, however we do have another one and also a G10 fin kit on its way.





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