Apogee V-2 Conversion Kit Instructions - Page 2

Browse online or download pdf Instructions for Toy Apogee V-2 Conversion Kit. Apogee V-2 Conversion Kit 5 pages. Converts the spacemonkey models v-2/a4 plastic model kit into a flying model rocket

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Skill Level 3: Average Skills Needed

This conversion kit is designed for the Spacemonkey Models V-2/A4 plastic model kit. It allows the rocket to be flown

with 24mm diameter model rocket motors.

Changing a static model into a flying model is called "plastic model conversion" (PMC) by the National Association of

Rocketry (NAR). There is even a PMC contest event that you can fly this rocket in.

The Spacemonkey Models V-2/A4 rocket is generally easy to convert to model rocket power because of the large

blow-molded body, and because the model has the nose cone separate towards the top of the body which leaves a lot of

room for the parachute.

This conversion kit should be assembled prior to the assembly of the plastic model rocket. That way when you're

ready to add the fins and the other delicate details, there will be less of a chance to damage the plastic parts.

V-2 Conversion Kit Assembly

Step 1 - Mark the short white body tube

2-¼ inches (57mm) from one end. Using

a hobby knife make a slit at the line about

1/8 inch (3mm) wide. Insert the end of the

engine hook into the slit as shown.

Step 2 - Take the green ring and glue it

inside the front end of the tube using wood

glue. You can use a rocket engine to push it

in until it butts against the metal engine hook

tang on the inside of the tube. Remove the

rocket engine casing immediately, and wipe

away the excess glue on both sides of the

engine block. Allow the glue time to dry.

Step 3 - Mark the engine mount tube

1/2 inch (13mm) from the end as shown.

Glue one of the wooden centering rings over

the tube and engine hook at this line using

wood glue. There is a small removable notch

on the inside of the ring that slips over the

engine hook.

Step 4 - Pass one end of the shock cord

through the remaining wooden centering

ring and tie the cord around the motor mount

tube. Cinch the cord tight to the tube. Run a

bead of wood glue around the forward end

of the motor mount tube. Slip the ring onto

the forward end of the motor mount tube so

that the front edge of the ring is even with

the end of the tube, and the shock cord is

running in the pre-cut slot. Pull the cord so

that the loop is tight up against the side of

the centering ring. Apply glue fillets to both

sides of the centering rings and allow to dry.

Step 5 - Temporarily pass the shock

cord through the motor mount and out the

rear. This will keep it glue-free when glu-

ing the engine mount into the tube. Using a

wood dowel, apply wood glue 2-1/2 inches

(63.5 mm) inside the aft end of the 17.75

inch long body tube. (NOTE: The aft end is

the side that does not have the line around

the perimeter.) Also put glue on the aft ring

of the motor mount. Quickly and smoothly

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2-1/4" (57mm)

Step 1

Step 2

1/2" (13mm)

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

1/2" (13mm)