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vostok1
04-03-2009, 09:10 AM
Where can I get a clear plastic payload section for a bt-60 ? I've only found them going up to a bt-55. Thanks in advance.

tbzep
04-03-2009, 07:21 PM
Where can I get a clear plastic payload section for a bt-60 ? I've only found them going up to a bt-55. Thanks in advance.

Many of us are using fluorescent light bulb sleeves found in Home Depot, Lowe's, and maybe even some mom and pop hardware stores. Mine are a little loose fitting, so I turn my nosecones and bulkheads for them, but I understand that they vary a bit in size and some will have snug fits with nosecones. Take a nose cone with you and try a bunch. If you don't get a fit, try a different store where they may have a different brand or maybe a batch from a different extruder.

I recently finished a Maxi Icarus clone with the fluorescent sleeves. After I give it a coat of Future, the payload section will look really nice.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/tbzep/Rockets/Build%20Projects/tbzep%20projects/DSC_0003.jpg

vostok1
04-03-2009, 08:08 PM
Thanks for your help! Awesome looking rocket !