Motor Mount super ™

38mm
54mm DX3
Specifications
Length: 66.5”
Diameter 4.0”
Weight: 44oz
Recovery: 36” Nylon Chute
Motor Mount: 38mm
Fins: 3 - 1/4” Plywood
CP: 48” from nose tip
Parts List
(1) Nose Cone
(1) Pre-slotted body tube (31”)
(1) Forward body tube (19”)
(1) Coupler
(1) Bulkhead
(2) Centering rings
(1) 38mm motor tube
(3) laser-cut fins
(2) Eyebolt, nut and washer
(1) Nylon shock cord
(2) Rail buttons, (2) screws, (1) weld nut
(1) 12x12 Chute Protector (optional)
(1) 36” Nylon chute (optional)

You’ll need these items to complete this kit

5 Minute Epoxy

EPOXY EPOXY
Part B
Part A

Paint Filler and Paint

Filler

CA
Super Glue Zap or CA
Super Glue Motor Retainer

Pencil
120/220 Sandpaper
K-129
®

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 Please make sure you read all directions and understand how Align eyebolt Not
to assemble your model before you start construction. It is this way this way
also a good idea to test fit each part before assembly – some
manufacturing tolerances may require light sanding before final
assembly.

Laser cut parts will exhibit varying amounts of charring on the

edges depending on the density of the plywood. The charred
edges do not interfere with bonding and do not need to be
cleaned before assembly. In most cases the charring will be
cleaned up during sanding for finishing and painting. Step 6 - Attach one end of the
shock cord to the eyebolt using
Motor Mount Assembly an overhand knot as shown.

Step 1 - Sand the glassine coating off of the motor tube.

Epoxy will not stick very well to the glassine and roughing the Body Tube Assembly
tube will help the epoxy stick.
Step 7 - Wrap the shock chord into a small bundle and stuff it
Step 2 - Test fit the centering rings over the motor mount tube inside the motor tube for this next step. Test fit the motor tube
and sand if necessary. The ring should slide snug over the assembly into the aft end (end closest to the slots) of the body
motor tube without deforming it. Also test fit the centering tube to ensure a snug fit. Sand the centering rings if neces-
rings in the body tube and sand if necessary. sary.
Step 3 - One of the rings will have a hole for an eyebolt to
Step 8 - When you are satisfied with the fit, spread some
attach the shock cord - this will be the forward ring. Spread
epoxy on the inside of the body tube about 5” from the aft end
some epoxy on the outside of one end of the motor tube and
and slide the forward centering ring of the motor assembly
slide the forward ring (with the extra hole) until there is ap-
into the body tube. Make sure you have the motor as-
proximately 1/2” of motor tube exposed.
sembly facing the right way - the centering ring with the
1/2” Exposed eyebolt should slide in first!
Hole
Keep going by spreading some more epoxy on the inside of
the body tube near the aft edge before sliding the aft center-
ing ring into the body tube. Continue sliding the assembly
inside the body tube until the aft centering ring is all the way
in body tube. It’s a good idea to test fit a fin in each slot here
before the epoxy sets. Hold the body tube with the motor tube
Step 4 - After the forward ring is dry, spread some epoxy on assembly down until the epoxy sets. Make sure the weight of
the other side of the motor tube and slide the aft ring until the motor assembly doesn’t cause it to slide out of alignment.
there is 1/2” exposed on the aft end of the motor tube. VERY
IMPORTANT: make sure there is not any epoxy on the mo-
tor tube between the 2 rings that would interfere with the
fin tangs later on.
Make sure centering
1/2” Exposed No Epoxy ring does not interfere
Here with the fin slot.

Step 5 - Mount the eyebolt using the nut and washer in the
forward ring hole. Apply some epoxy to the threads of the
eyebolt and nut to ensure it will not come loose later. Make
Fin Assembly
sure the eyebolt is aligned so that it will not interfere with the Step 9 - Using a door jam or small section of angle stock, pen-
body tube when the motor assembly is inserted into the body cil a line halfway between two of the fins that extends from the
tube later. front to the back of the body tube. This line will be used later
to align the rail buttons.

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 Step 10 - Test fit each of the fins into the pre cut fin slots. The Step 16 - Insert the weld nut from the inside of the body tube
fin should seat firmly against the motor tube - sand each fin through the previously drilled hole. You can hold the nut in
if necessary. When you are satisfied with the fit, apply some place with a little CA if you like (be careful not to get any of the
epoxy to the end of the fin tang that will contact the motor tube CA glue inside the threads. Place the rail button over the weld
as well as any fin root that will contact the body tube. Also, nut and secure with the short 6-32 screw. It is a good idea to
spread a thin layer of epoxy on each side of the fin tang. use thread lock on the screw threads to keep it from coming
loose later.
Slide the fin into place and check the alignment. Continue
rechecking the fin alignment until you are sure the epoxy has
set. Clean any excess epoxy from around the fin joint. Repeat Step 17 - Site down
for the remaining fins. the rail buttons from
Rail Button
the aft end of the
rocket to ensure the
Weld Nut rail buttons are in
alignment.
Fin tang Fin root that would
edge contact the body tube

Step 18 - Apply some

Side of fin tang epoxy over the forward weld
nut inside the body tube.
Build up a smooth epoxy
bump over the screw so the
recovery system doesn’t get
hung up on the nut during
Step 11 - Next, apply epoxy fillets motor ejection.
to both sides of each fin. Carefully
smooth the epoxy fillets with your
finger before the epoxy sets. Allow
each fillet to set before rotating the Payload Section Assembly
airframe for the next fillet.
Step 19 - Insert the eyebolt through
the hole in the center of the bulkhead
and secure using the washer and
nut. IMPORTANT: Apply some ep-
oxy to the nut and eyebolt threads
to ensure the nut doesn’t come
loose later.
Step 12 - It is also a good idea to CA the sharp Step 20 - Apply some epoxy to the inside of the coupler and
tips of the fins to keep them from splintering on push the bulkhead in so there is about a 1/8” to ¼” of cou-
hard landings. pler exposed. After the epoxy has set, apply a fillet of epoxy
around the inside edge of the coupler bulkhead joint.
Super
Glue

CA

4 1/2
Fillets

Rail Button Attachment

Step 13 - Drill a 5/64” hole on the rail button line for the aft rail
buttons ensuring the hole goes into the aft centering ring. Step 21 - Next mark the coupler 4 1/2” from the aft edge. Ap-
ply some epoxy to the inside of the forward body tube section
Step 14 - Apply a small amount of epoxy in the hole and at-
and slide the coupler up to the mark. There should be 4 1/2”
tach the rail button using the supplied #6 wood screw. Make
of coupler exposed. Make sure the coupler is straight and the
sure the screw is loose enough for the rail button to spin freely
body tubes are aligned properly when they are assembled
- this ensures the button is not compressed to the point it will
later.
hang on the rail guide.

Step 15 - Drill a 3/16” hole on the rail button line for the
forward rail button. The forward hole should be 6” from the
forward end of the main body tube. IMPORTANT: Make sure
there is at least 6” from the forward end of the body tube or 4 1/2” Exposed
the rail button will interfere with the coupler.
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Balancing Your Model Flying Your Model
Step 22 - Pack the chute and assemble the rocket. When IMPORTANT: always use positive motor reten-
packing your chute, wrap the chute protector around the chute tion to secure the motor. Failure to use motor
with the opening in the chute protector facing forward. Always
retention will cause the motor to be ejected in-
make sure your chute is well protected as the hot ejection mo-
tor gasses will melt the nylon chute. stead of the parachute making for a dangerous
ballistic reentry.
Step 23 - Insert the largest motor that you intend to fly (or
simulate the weight with an appropriate substitute) and ensure
that the CG (where the rocket balances front to back) is at or IMPORTANT: always remember to check your
in front of the point defined in the specifications on the first balance point and ensure your CG is forward of
page. The CG should be measured from the tip of the nose the specified CG point.
cone.
Step 24 - If the CG is behind the specified point, add weight IMPORTANT: Always follow the NAR safety
inside the nose cone by pouring lead shot into the nose code and remember that rockets are not toys
cone and adding some epoxy. Hold the nose cone with the
tip down so the weight will be as far forward as possible.
and can be dangerous if not prepared and used
IMPORTANT: Screw in several screws through the plastic properly. If you are a beginner, it is a good idea
nose cone into the lead to hold it in place. Grind or cut to fly with a club or other group of experienced
off the screw head before filling and applying the nose rocketeers until you have gained some experi-
cone finish. The epoxy will not stick to the inside of the
ence.
nose cone and if you do not anchor with screws, the
liftoff force will cause the weight to become dislodged
causing an unstable model. When you are satisfied with the IMPORTANT: In no event shall Madcow Rocket-
balance of your model, attach the nose cone to the payload ry be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, in-
section. cidental, special consequential damages what-
soever arising out of or connected with the use
Final Assembly or misuse of it’s products. The buyer assumes
Step 25 - Using the same knot you used in step 6, attach the all risk and liability resulting from ANY use of
other end of the shock cord to the payload section eyebolt. any and all products sold by Madcow Rocketry.
Your purchase and use of any Madcow Rock-
Step 26 - Attach the parachute to the shock cord near the
etry product constitutes your agreement to and
nose cone. Also attach the chute protector to the shock cord
near the nose cone. acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree
to these terms and conditions, you must return
Step 27 - Drill a small 1/8” hold in the chute compartment to the unused product in resaleable condition for a
allow venting. Make sure you do this without the chute in the
refund or credit.
chute compartment.

Step 28 - At this point install your positive motor retention IMPORTANT: Please contact us via phone or
device. The kit does not include a motor retention device and email if you have any questions about con-
this will need to be purchased separately.
structing or flying your model.
Step 29 - Your model is now ready to paint.

At this point your model is ready to fly.

Now go have some fun!

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