1. Product Work Log
Name: Andrew Anglin Date: 11/19/11
Product: Small Scale High Powered Rocket
Date/Time: Activity: I used an architecture Comment/Suggestions
drawing system called Space Cad to :
11/19/11 begin the drawing process to create a
template for my rocket. The template is
3:00-5:00 p.m. then used for measurements and
designs for the finished product.
Commentary:
Space Cad was not the easiest program
to use; however, it was the most
convenient. The program did not cost
any money whatsoever and my project
facilitator was able to guide me
through the drawing process.

2. Date/Time: Activity: I finished the drawing Comment/Suggestions
template for my small scale rocket and :
12/3/11 was able to form a concrete idea of the
design and measurement for my final
4:00-7:00 p.m. product.
Commentary: After the help from my
project facilitator, Space Cad did not
seem as difficult; however, it did take
me some time to remember how the
program works and to figure out the
size and dimensions of the rocket.

3. Date/Time: Activity: I printed out a fin template Comment/Suggestions
from Space Cad that I composed for :
12/9/11 my rocket and then was able to get one
fin cut out using ply board and a band-
3:30-5:30 p.m. saw
Commentary: Cutting the fins out was
not as easy as I expected. There was a
problem with Space Cad causing the
fin template to not print out correctly.
My project facilitator was able to help
me solve the problem and then I began
to cut fins. However, the blade for the
band saw was dull, thus only allowing
me to cut one fin and getting so little
done in 2 hours.

4. Date/Time: Activity: I printed out the last two fin Comment/Suggestions
templates from Space Cad and then :
12/16/11 traced the templates onto the ply
board. After this, my project facilitator
3:30-5:30 p.m. supplied me with a new blade for the
band-saw. I was then able to cut out
the last two fins for my rocket and then
sand down all three fins in order for
them to be complete.
Commentary: Today the fin cutting
process went with much more ease and
I was able to get more done in the same
amount of time as my last long.

5. Date/Time: Activity: I began to cut the tubing for Comment/Suggestions
my airframe, payload, and altimeter :
1/6/12 sections. After I cut the tubing for all
three sections I then glued in my
3:30-5:30 p.m. engine mounts into my airframe with
five minute epoxy.
Commentary: I did not have any
problems with cutting the tubing;
however, it was not easy to get the
engine mounts in without getting glue
all over the place. All in all, this was a
productive day.

6. Date/Time: Activity: I was able to get one of my Comment/Suggestions
fins glued on the rocket for a starting :
1/20/12 point to base the last two fins on. I then
began to work on my altimeter section.
3:30-6:00 p.m. On the altimeter section, I glued the
cork on the bottom bulkhead and then
ran a loop hook through the cork and
bulkhead. This will be the attachment
point for my parachute to the payload
section. The second bulkhead for the
payload section was too big; therefore,
I will finish the payload at a later date.
Commentary: The only problem I
encountered was the one bulkhead
being too large to fit in the outermost
tube of the altimeter section. Therefore,
I will have to sand down the bulkhead
to the proper size.

7. Date/Time: Activity: Today I sanded down the one Comment/Suggestions
bulkhead to the altimeter section and :
1/28/12 then glued the altimeter section
together including the insert tube for
4:30-7:25 p.m. the altimeter. I then glued in the
bulkhead for the bottom have of the
payload section to hold the
compartment for the eggs. However, I
also needed to sand that bulkhead
down as well.
Commentary: I am a little irritated that
two of the bulkhead had to be sanded
when they were supposed to fit
perfectly, but thankfully I made them
work. Also, gluing the bulkhead for the
payload section was mighty difficult
due to how far up the tube it needed to
be placed. However, I am one step
closer to having a complete rocket.

8. Date/Time: Activity: Today I measured the Comment/Suggestions
distance between the fins in order to :
2/17/12 mark for the last two fins to be glued. I
also cut some thread for my shock cord
3:30-5:00 p.m. and then was able to gut the second of
three fins glued on. After this I
trimmed down the length of my nose
cone so that it would not extend too far
into the payload section.
Commentary: All in all, I had no
problems out of anything today. I plan
on getting the rocket done soon and
hopefully I can do it in one day.

9. Date/Time: Activity: I quickly assembled an F-40 Comment/Suggestions
engine for my rocket as I am preparing :
3/9/12 to finish the rocket within the next day
and launch this upcoming Sunday.
3:30-4:00 p.m.
Commentary: I am glad that my rocket
is nearing its final stages of completion
and that I will be able to launch soon.

10. Date/Time: Activity: I finally completed my rocket Comment/Suggestions
today. I drilled the hole in my airframe :
3/10/12 for the thread for the shock cord
leading to the parachute. After this, I
3:20-7:45 p.m. then drilled holes at the top end of the
altimeter section in order for air to
enter during the launch. This ensures
that the altimeter will get an accurate
measurement on altitude. I also,
attacked the shock cords, swivels, and
parachutes for the airframe and
payload sections. Finally, I cut a
smaller piece of tubing to go in the
payload section to hold the eggs. I then
packed the two eggs in the tube and
wrapped them with bubble wrap to
keep them from breaking during the
launch.
Commentary: Today was my most
productive and final day of
construction on the rocket. Everything
came together smoothly and now I
only have to launch!!!!

11. Date/Time: Activity: I launched my rocket at the Comment/Suggestions
school today with my project :
2/11/12 facilitator. The launch was not a good
as I would have liked. My rocket failed
2:00-4:30 p.m. to separate and then it plummeted to
ground. The only parts salvageable are
the altimeter, parachutes with shock
cords, launch lugs, nose cone, and the
fins. Thankfully, I videoed the launch
and took plenty of pictures.
Commentary: I wish the launch would
have been flawless; however, the delay
within the motor was faulty causing
the calamity at the end of the launch.
Although, I am planning on building a
second rocket for my final presentation
and I will also present my broken
rocket as well too show the can go
wrong during a launch.