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Made In USA

Kit #05041

Skill Level 3

Skill Level 3

Average Skills Needed

The AeroDactyl TS  is a simple-to-build two-stage, payload 

carrying rocket that was designed around the Estes 29mm diameter 

rocket engines. These engines are low thrust, and therefore need 

a low weight rocket for maximum speed performance. With these 

motors, the rocket leaves a thick smoke trail as it zooms skyward.

The kit features a slotted body tube that allows the laser cut fins 

to mount perfectly straight on the rocket. This allows the rocket to fly 

straight and true. It also has a large payload bay, which can be used 

to fly things like altimeters and other scientific payloads. You’ll find 

that it is a very versatile rocket because it can be used with a variety 

of rocket motors. You can also fly the model as a single-stage vehi-

cle. With so many options it will never bore you.

AeroDactyl TS Parts List

Needed Tools and Materials

 

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Hobby Knife with Sharp Blades

 

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Ruler

 

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Wood Glue (recommended) or White Glue

 

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Sand Paper 200 grit

 

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Masking Tape

 

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Pencil

 

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Scissors

 

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Paper Tow

el

 

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Wood Dowel

Optional Tools / Finishing Supplies

 

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Super Glue (CyA Adhesive medium viscosity)

 

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Plastic Sheet (to cover the work surface)

 

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Paint Supplies: (Spray Paint, Brushes, etc)

 

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Wood Sealer/Sanding Sealer

 

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Safety Glasses (For general protection while building)

P/N 31105

Manufactured in the USA by:

Apogee Components Inc.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Visit us online at:

www.DynaStar-Rockets.com

 Item #  Item Name

Qty

10252 AT-29/5.25 Laser Cut Booster Stage Engine 

Mount Tube

1

10250 AT-29/7" Sustainer Stage Engine Mount Tube

1

10188 AT-66/18" Laser-Cut Sustainer Tube: 3-Slots

1

10189 AT-66/18" Laser-Cut Booster and Payload 

tube: 3 Slots

1

12381 CBD-66 Plywood Disk 

1

13039 AC-66A (Red) Laser-Cut

1

13044 AC-66A (Red)

1

13035 CR 24/29 (Green)

2

13315 CR 29/2.6"

4

13056 1/4" Launch Lug 3.0"

1

15565 AeroDactyl TS Sustainer Fin Sheet 1/8" Balsa

1

15566

AeroDactyl TS Booster Fin Sheet 1/8" Balsa

1

19480 Nose Cone PNC-66

1

23011 Parachute Rings

8

29117 DynaStar 32" Plastic Parachute

1

29500 Cotton Parachute String

21ft

29506 Kevlar Shock Cord 300#

10ft

29624 Wood Screw Eyelet Size 9

1

31105 AeroDactyl TS Instructions Sheet A 11x17

1

31106 AeroDactyl TS Instructions Sheet B 8.5x11

1

31107 AeroDactyl Fin Template Sheet

1

41012 AeroDactyl Decal

1

39034 AeroDactyl Face Card

1

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Summary of Contents for AeroDactyl TS

Page 1: ...Optional Tools Finishing Supplies Super Glue CyA Adhesive medium viscosity Plastic Sheet to cover the work surface Paint Supplies Spray Paint Brushes etc Wood Sealer Sanding Sealer Safety Glasses For general protection while building P N 31105 Manufactured in the USA by Apogee Components Inc Colorado Springs Colorado USA Visit us online at www DynaStar Rockets com Item Item Name Qty 10252 AT 29 5 ...

Page 2: ...hat is 5 25in 133mm long and it has a small rectangular cutout at one end of the tube Locate one of the green rings CR 24 29 Using a wood dow el spread a line of glue inside the tube at the cut out location Slide the green ring inside the tube so it is visible through the cut out window of the tube Wipe off any glue that oozes out with a paper towel 6 Test fit both large wooden CR 29 2 6 centering...

Page 3: ...f you insert an Estes 29mm motor into the tube the end of the motor should stick out 12 7mm Wipe out any excess glue 13 Temporarily pass the shock cord through the motor mount and out the rear This will keep it glue free when gluing it into the sustainer tube Using a wood dowel apply glue just forward of the fin slots in the sustainer tube Also put a glue ring inside the tube on the other side of ...

Page 4: ... glue to both sides of the bulkhead where it exits the hole 19 Glue the bulkhead into the red tube coupler without the holes Recess it slightly into the end of the tube When the glue has dried put a fillet of glue on both sides of the bulkhead 20 Draw a line 2 51mm from the end of the coupler with the bulkhead with a pencil as shown Smear a small amount of glue on the inside edge of the payload tu...

Page 5: ...a sustainer engine in the sustainer stage Hold it into place by wrapping tape over the exposed tube and the portion of the engine that sticks out the back end of the sustainer stage 31 Insert a booster engine into the booster stage the same as you did with the sustainer engine by taping it into place 32 Slide the booster stage into the back of the sustain er stage 33 Insert and secure the engine i...

Page 6: ...use is that the pyrogen on the igniter was not in contact with the engines propellant When an ignition failure occurs remove the safety key from the launch control ler and wait 60 seconds before approaching the rocket Remove the old igniter from the engine and install a new one Make sure that the igniter is insert fully into the engine and touches the propellant Secure the igniter as directed on t...

Page 7: ...n 0 65in 1 37in Booster Fin Dimensions H 5 12in x W 3 89in Sustainer Fin Dimensions H 5 12in x W 3 89in 2 37in 2 25in 3 10in Use these templates to make replacements in case you break one off Use 1 8 3mm thick balsa wood Check the scale of your print by using 1 line above for reference Mid Power Rockets ...

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