This edition of the Rocketry Planet How-To Classroom is based on the Estes Maxi Brute Honest John, a 1/9 scale model of the venerable ballistic missile.  In our fourth lesson installment, we cover the assembly of the body tube and fin canister units into our rocket airframe assembly.

Interested in onboard cameras but can't justify the cost?  You aren't alone. But there are solutions out there that are less than you might think. While searching for a new project last winter, Max Praglin discovered an inexpensive camera for his model rocketry applications.

Ok, we are not measuring your rocket, or your wallet, but size really does matter. When you are ready to take the next step into the rocketry abyss, what method are you looking to take?  When dealing with electronics, size does matter, in more ways than one.

You can never have too many different ways to do a job well, and cutting centering rings and bulkhead plates is no different.  There must be dozens of good ways, and John Cox has submitted a tool he made using a laminate cutter that really gets the job done.

This tutorial originally appeared on the Aerosleeves, LLC website, but since the company is no longer in business, the article was published here for use by others.  Thanks to Nick and Jeff of Aerosleeves for sharing this with the hobby rocketry community.

The Estes D-Region Tomahawk is back for its final segment in this How-To Classroom Series. Sporting a traditional white paint job with black, red and brown trim, the D-Region Tomahawk makes a great statement in scale model rocket kits. Follow along as we finish out this final lesson.

Inspiration can be found in numerous places and often comes unexpectantly.  Mitch Marchi II's unique fin beveling tool is just one of those pieces of simple ingenuity that makes you slap your forehead and exclaim, "Wow, I could've had a V8!"