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🛠️ August 22th, 2026 - Tenth Build Session: External Fillets & More Simulations

This build session focused on strengthening the outside of the air frame, specifically next to the fins, by using a “fondant tool”—a rounded tool that creates smooth finishes—and epoxy resin, a connection between the lower body tube and the fins can be created, although aerodynamically it doesn’t do much besides reducing interruption of laminar flow, it’s aesthetically pleasing and very recommended by my tutor.

Besides that, I also made more simulations on OpenRocket, simulating distinct wind speeds ranging from 9.4 to 10.4 mph—the average windspeed in Michigan according to USA Symbol. Plus another wind speed higher than usual, of 15 mph. My mentor also recommended I slightly changed my design, I was planning on optimizing time by only doing the switchband and the nose cone red, and making everything else black, since it would be faster, but my mentor told me that although painting the fins red would be more time consuming, it would be worth it, so I took his advice. The launch date is marked as September 26th 2026.