Rocketeer “Veepy” Jetpack 3D printable kit project.
That's beautiful bro. Great work. I need to plan some vacation days to just grind in my garage for days straight
MTB
Sr Member
Looks great!!!
Msquared94
New Member
that’s a *really* nice finish, gnolivos.
Have you applied any kind of seal coat?
I’ve been going crazy trying to find a way to seal metallic paint without losing the luster.
Also, what did you end up using for the flared nuts?
gnolivos
Sr Member
I use Spaz Stix chrome paint. They also carry a special chrome paint clear coat that barely dulls the finish at all. It doesn't however give a glass like coating like many other clear coats I've used. It just seals and protects.
Flare nuts? They carry them everywhere. I think I bought online. Very common part.
Flare nuts? They carry them everywhere. I think I bought online. Very common part.
Msquared94
New Member
That’s odd.
I’ve found no shortage of compression fittings, but no flare nuts that look quite “right”
I’ve found no shortage of compression fittings, but no flare nuts that look quite “right”
Msquared94
New Member
hey gnolivos,
i just noticed this optional add-on for the booster.
what thickness copper wire did you design this for?
thanks
gnolivos
Sr Member
Im honestly not sure! Best to take the booster to home depot and test for copper wire!
Msquared94
New Member
Fair enough.
Since I’m getting copper tubing anyway for the flare nuts, I figured I’d order a couple other sizes for the booster wires.
Msquared94
New Member
I don’t know how comparable they are, but I ended up buying these to use:
uxcell a15091700ux0635 Fastener 200 Pcs 1/8" x 5/16" Aluminium Round Head Solid Rivets Knurled Shanks Amazon.com
Msquared94
New Member
Does anyone know of any good sources for the harness?
South Beach Leather doesn’t seem to be taking orders right now, and I don’t know when (or even if) they will in the future
South Beach Leather doesn’t seem to be taking orders right now, and I don’t know when (or even if) they will in the future
gnolivos
Sr Member
Fot those of you looking to make the hardware at the flap rods work correctly:
www.therpf.com
The Veepy rocket pack builders thread (hijack friendly)
I'm thinking this thread should be merged with the VEEPY BUILDERS thread: https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/the-veepy-rocket-pack-builders-thread-hijack-friendly.336524/ Good idea;)
www.therpf.com
MiamiLoco
Sr Member
Done?!?! I don't see any gum!!
gnolivos
Sr Member
New update with minor tweaks.
V 1.22 (October 24, 2023)
V 1.22 (October 24, 2023)
- Tweaked radiator fins to make them slightly stronger.
- Tweaked main circular vent fins to make them slightly stronger.
- Tweaked small circular vent fins to make them slightly stronger.
- Tweaked the radiator center piece very slightly. No dimensional changes here.
- Included a version of the hull pieces that have an opening behind the rear egg to facilitate flap rod mechanism movement.
- Included information on how to create a functioning flap rod mechanism.
