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All About HotRod Rockets

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My Rocketering history started in the mid 1970's. I was active in the hobby for a few

years,

and then I just sort of went on to other things.

Five years ago Santa brought a rocket kit for my daughter. I was quickly hooked again.

Modeling History

I began building models of all types as a youngster. At the age of 21 I got my first

professional job building models. Now 2

years later I have been a prototype modeler

for

three large model railroad manufacturers, worked on one feature film, and

contracted for

many avid model railroaders private projects.

Product development

My other passion is motor sports. Currently running a two-car team in NHRA and IHRA

Drag

racing at a regional level. I am one of the owners and builders of the Hot Rod

Lincoln. As a

result I have developed several Drag Racing related automotive parts.

That's what happens

when you race a car that was never designed to go that fast, like

a Lincoln!

Producing kits for the model rocketry hobby

Why?

When I got back into the hobby I was somewhat less than impressed with some of the mass-

market

offerings. Rocket kits that include poor quality parts or don't perform the way they

should..... I

knew I could do better.

What does impress me?

The array of smaller kit manufacturers that can produce interesting kits with high quality

parts.

he HotRods

Test, Research, Simulate, FLY!

I extensively flight test all designs before releasing them in kit form.

I test some designs to destruction in order to provide the best possible kits from the highest

quality

components.

The HotRod Shop includes a "recovery test stand" that enables me to pressure test designs

for

more reliable deployment.

I also have an Air Cannon set up to test survivability of my designs. Why go to all the

trouble?

I want rockets that perform as good as they possibly can.

These are classic, craftsman style kits.

They require some time and skill to build.

But the results are well worth the effort.

I want to provide the best value in all my rocket designs.

I use only high quality parts.

Top quality components include:

- Quality Body tubes

-Balsa nose cones and transitions.

-Mylar or Plastic Streamers and the highest quality Plastic Parachute kits.

-Kevlar or Steel Recovery Cords.

- Swivels

- Proper nose weights when needed.

HotRod Rocket Kits

The Hot Rod Lincoln

Spring Run on the
"Arkham Central
Railroad"
2001

Flight Notes:

I actually Fly Rockets.

(I know, what a

concept.)

As I find better methods or come up with

new

tips

and tricks,

I will add them to each kit's main page.

This way Rocketeers can have the latest

information for best results.

Yes I'm the same guy!

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