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This full-size (81/2" x 11") paperback book written by Gavin D. S. Harper was a fun read for this longtime rocketeer (since 1966). True to its title, the book is focused on various aspects of model rocketry and continually emphasizes safety. Even with fourteen years in HPR, I found the material interesting and informative. The projects and information described in the book vary from simple to quite complex. Projects include basic model rocketry, staging, clustering, launch systems, recovery systems, wind tunnels, payloads, and more. The work is well illustrated with both pictures and schematics. In addition to step-by-step instructions, there are good technical tips, and it is all written in an easy-to-follow order. There are also numerous other features in addition to "build" projects. A brief discussion of rocketry history starts the book, ranging from the invention of black powder to the U.S. manned moon landing. Real rocket science interspersed in each chapter simply but accurately explains much of the physics of rocketry. The more technical aspects of our hobby are presented toward the end of the book. These features include rocket math, flight computers, and camera rockets. This book works well with fun parent/child activities. Simple motors can be put together from 35mm film cans with propellant components such as vinegar and Alka-Seltzer tablets. More complex motors using hydrochloric acid with hydrogen peroxide are also detailed. The wind-tunnel segment was very practical, and I wish that I'd had this available in my younger years when designing my early models. Chapter 5 is a particularly valuable section for the beginner. There are descriptions and pictures of the construction techniques of all parts of a simple model rocket. It then goes on to cover multistage rockets, boost-gliders, cone rockets, and flying saucers. Probably the most difficult part of successful rocketry, whether it be of model or mid- or high-power, is the recovery system. Chapter 6 has a very good series of sections on various recovery methods and even includes a descent-rate table. The end of Chapter 6 includes articles on constructing strobes for night launches. Chapter 7 covers launching of model rockets. Again, some very good parent/child projects are described in word and illustration. Several practical launch controllers and pads are described, including construction of a tower launcher. More advanced items, such as clustering and igniters, are also detailed. The latter chapters discuss more advanced subjects, such as rocket math, aerial photography (still and movie), Barrowman stability, altitude determination, and flight computers. Some of the features I found most interesting were the items about making black powder and the explanation of nozzles and aerodynamics. The book is an easy read in both the length of each feature and the writing style. Do not expect any HPR information, simply enjoy the book for what it is: a good beginners guide that also is interesting to the experienced rocketeer. If you are a high power enthusiast who is into EX/research motors, ignore the warning on page 9 of the book. To find out what that is, check out 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius. Rockets Magazine 20070801
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This is the fun, hands-on way to learn about rocket science. Yes, as a matter of fact, it is rocket science! And because this book is written for the popular "Evil Genius" format, it means you can learn about this fascinating and growing hobby while having run creating 50 great projects. You will find a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions. Projects include a camera rocket, video camera rocket, hydrogen-fueled rocket, UFO, and more. The projects start out basic and gradually become more sophisticated. It is perfect for science fairs and school projects.
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Expanding your model rocketry horizon ...
4. Oktober 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
Despite its peculiar title, this book is worthwhile for those who wish to get more out of model rocketry than your average kit-builder. Welcome emphasis is placed on building parts from "scratch" as an alternative to simply buying "off-the-shelf". This approach to the hobby serves as an excellent transitional step from model rocketry to amateur experimental rocketry (AER), for those who later wish to pursue the ultimate in scratch-built rocketry. This book encourages the reader to explore beyond the conventional, through projects such as a self-made wind tunnel, launch controller, rail launcher, rocket cameras, flight computer, apogee sensors and other sensor projects. Details tend to be minimal, although this is likely intentional, leaving the reader to gain more benefits (and rewards) from the projects by using their own resourcefulness. A couple of nice touches to the book are the numerous historical accounts relating to various aspects of rocketry, and the emphasis placed on the importance of math to the rocketry hobby.
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Too elementary for the serious hobbyist at any age
23. November 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
The evil genius series of electronic hobbyist books tends to be a mixed bag of quality. Sad to say, this is not one of the better books in the series. It is way too elementary for any adult remotely interested in the science behind the hobby. For example, the chapter on rocket math is junior high school level and the chapter on the flight computer was woefully inadequate. The book is also short on explanations in general, and I found the illustrations to be lacking. If you want a really good book on model rockets, might I suggest the updated version of the "Handbook of Model Rocketry" by Stine and Stine. The senior Stine, G. Harry Stine, was a range safety officer at White Sands Missile Range who built and flew various model rockets in the 1950's and then devised a safety code for the activity based on his experience at the range. The instructions and diagrams are very clear, and the authors go the extra mile with technical details that are missing in Harper's book. The following is the table of contents for the Evil Genius book on rockets:
Chapter 1: History of Rocketry
Chapter 2: Rocket Science
Chapter 3: The Model Rocketeer's Workshop
Chapter 4: Model Rocket Stability
Chapter 5: Constructing Model Rockets
Chapter 6: Recovery Systems
Chapter 7: Launching Model Rockets
Chapter 8: Rocket Math
Chapter 9: Model Rocket Photography
Chapter 10: Model Rocket Movie Cameras
Chapter 11: Rocket Mail
Chapter 12: Introduction to the Flight Computer
Chapter 13: Educating with Model Rocketry
Chapter 14: Model Rocket Clubs
APPENDIX A: MODEL ROCKET SAFETY
APPENDIX B: INTERNATIONAL LISTING OF MODEL ROCKET CLUBS
Chapter 1: History of Rocketry
Chapter 2: Rocket Science
Chapter 3: The Model Rocketeer's Workshop
Chapter 4: Model Rocket Stability
Chapter 5: Constructing Model Rockets
Chapter 6: Recovery Systems
Chapter 7: Launching Model Rockets
Chapter 8: Rocket Math
Chapter 9: Model Rocket Photography
Chapter 10: Model Rocket Movie Cameras
Chapter 11: Rocket Mail
Chapter 12: Introduction to the Flight Computer
Chapter 13: Educating with Model Rocketry
Chapter 14: Model Rocket Clubs
APPENDIX A: MODEL ROCKET SAFETY
APPENDIX B: INTERNATIONAL LISTING OF MODEL ROCKET CLUBS
7 von 9 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A Good Book for the Experimentor or the Armchair Scientist
19. November 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
This is an excellent place for the young evil genius to start thinking about rockets - with one exception.
First the exception. The first project is 'Making Black Powder.' DON'T. Black Powder is extremely sensitive. The slightest spark from a buildup of static electricity and you no longer have black powder, just a boom. Too many people have been killed by black powder to play with it. DON't, just DON't. On the next page he starts talking about commercially available rocket engines. Start here.
The book is a combination of descriptive information along with detailed projects. Perhaps the Evil Genius should start with a couple of kit rockets (such as the FREE model rocket you can order), but then this book will move him along to the next step. If nothing else, the armchair rocketeer will find the book to be fascinating reading.
First the exception. The first project is 'Making Black Powder.' DON'T. Black Powder is extremely sensitive. The slightest spark from a buildup of static electricity and you no longer have black powder, just a boom. Too many people have been killed by black powder to play with it. DON't, just DON't. On the next page he starts talking about commercially available rocket engines. Start here.
The book is a combination of descriptive information along with detailed projects. Perhaps the Evil Genius should start with a couple of kit rockets (such as the FREE model rocket you can order), but then this book will move him along to the next step. If nothing else, the armchair rocketeer will find the book to be fascinating reading.
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