Missile Toe v2.0 - flying tree ornament

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THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS - I am currently updating this. In the V2 version, I have lengthened the shoulder to the nosecone and rocket body for a more secure fit. I also made it possible for elements to be separated in order to do two color prints if desired. I HAVE NOT YET FLOWN THIS (but it should prove to be a fun flyer). What's that flying beneath the Christmas tree? It is a missile toe, of course! Tis the season. This is designed to fly on an Estes A10-3 - I have not test flown it but it should have the needed kick. Besides the obvious motors, you will need about 2" of 13mm tube (BT-5), a parachute or a streamer and a short length of 1/8" launch lug. For now, the instructions are 1) You must know something about model rocketry 2) Glue the motor block into the end of the BT-5 - you want the motor to stick out about 1/2" or so 3) Glue the BT-5 into the opening for it on the rocket, 4) Push the 1/8th launch lug into the square mount, there should be no need to glue it 5) Add a recovery system (chute / streamer / shock cord) and attach it to the motor block and the small hole inside the nose cap. 6) If needed, add weight to the nose cone so that the rocket balances about 1" above the fins 7) Fly it, and good luck to the missile toe!