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Old 05-19-2010, 10:21 PM
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Take it from an experienced card modeler: for the best strength:weight ratio for the money in the size that you are talking about, it is really hard to beat commercially-made spiral-wound model rocket tubes. You can make your own (as I have done, many times) but it will not be as light, and with the Outlander, weight is the critical issue, isn't it? You can make one that matches the weight of a spiral tube, but it won't be as strong. Model rocket body tubing is quite inexpensive, too, and centering rings are designed to fit standard tubing. DIY tubing really only makes sense when you need a really oddball size, usually for scale purposes. Otherwise, it is more trouble than it's worth. I can't speak for everyone, but my hobby time is limited; as a consequence, I prefer to work smarter, not harder.

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