TurboJet Model Rocket

8-Ball Airlines is proud to present the latest in quick service. The TurboJet!!

"All Jet Engine, no jet provides the fastest possible service!" - Company Spokesman.

Sadly, shortly after the debut of the TurboJet, 8-Ball Airlines folded due to poor ticket sales.

But their loss is your gain! Now you can have a TurboJet of your own!!



Build Notes:

The main tube is BT-80. I used what I had left over from other projects, which was 147mm. You might want to go longer for stability.

The inside tube is from a roll of Aluminum foil. Specifically Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty 50 Sq/Ft, but other kinds may work too. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you could use the motor tube for a 29mm motor, though the parts are sized for a thicker tube, thus a thinner inner diameter. That tube is almost the exact same length as the outer tube, maybe a little shorter. I lined the parts up once printed then marked the inner tube where I wanted to cut it. You want the retainer pretty much f