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 |
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New Downloads area
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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.
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Posted on 29th November 2006 |
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BSD Thor X Kits Arrive
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A couple more Thor X kits have arrived, one with G10 fins.
Thor X
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Posted on 28th November 2006 |
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RDAS Tiny Wiring Looms now in Stock
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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
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Posted on 24th November 2006 |
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Rocket Store at Black Knights on 3rd Dec
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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.
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Finally got some Aliphatic Glue
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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
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Posted on 22nd November 2006 |
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AED RDAS Tiny Wiring Looms
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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.
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Posted on 21st November 2006 |
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AED RDAS Updates
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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.
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Lower Prices on Many US Kits for 2007
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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.
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Posted on 20th November 2006 |
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New TFR Shockcord Size
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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
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Posted on 17th November 2006 |
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XMas Stock
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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.
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New Kits from Dr Zooch
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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.
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Posted on 16th November 2006 |
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Going Mad !
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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.
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Posted on 15th November 2006 |
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Estes Engine Top-Ups
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Apologies for being out of stock of a few estes engine models.
We are now all backup to stock levels.
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Posted on 10th November 2006 |
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Rocket Store Becomes UK Distributor for Aeropoxy - News Added
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Added a News article
regarding Aeropoxy distribution in the UK. We have also added the products to our
online store.
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New GWiz LCX Now In Stock
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The new GWiz LCX is now here in stock and on our
website for
purchase.
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Rocket Store Website - Over Half Million Hits per month
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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!
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Posted on 8th November 2006 |
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Updates for Quest Aerospace
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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.
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RDAS 4.0 Tiny GUI Software Update
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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
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Posted on 7th November 2006 |
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Lots of Estes Engines Arrive
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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.
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RDAS Tiny Software & Manual Posted on AED website
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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.
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Posted on 6th November 2006 |
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UKAYRoC - UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge Link Added
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We have added a link to the new UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge
competition sponsored by UKRA, Space Connections and others.
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Excellent November EARS
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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.
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Posted on 3rd November 2006 |
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New RDAS 4.0 Now In Stock
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The new RDAS 4.0 is now here in stock and on our website for
purchase.
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New Estes engines from Ripmax
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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.
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Posted on 2nd November 2006 |
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New BSD Thor X Added to Online Store
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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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