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 Rocketry Product: Centuri - Powr Pad

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Powr-Pad Launcher and Controller, Part 1, Parts (2014-08-03)

  I picked this one up on Ebay. The build of the Centuri Screaming Eagle rocket will follow the launcher assembly. This PowrPad was part of the Eagle Power Starter Set introduced in 1973 ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Powr-Pad Launcher and Controller, Part 2, Internal Wiring (2014-08-04)

The metallic stickers are applied first. The blue plastic housing pieces were washed off first to remove any mold release. The edges were pressed in place with a Q-tip. I didn't want to take any ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Powr-Pad Launcher and Controller, Part 3, Internal Wiring (2014-08-05)

Unlike the old Estes Electro Launch controller, the wire ends had the insulation already stripped off. The wire strands are twisted and turned into a "C" shape around the screwdriver shaft. Twist ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Powr-Pad Launcher and Controller, Part 4, Safety Key (2014-08-06)

The continuity safety key is interesting. A larger plastic housing holds a standard style safety key. The Centuri name plate piece glues over the key with plastic cement. There are two small ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Powr-Pad Launcher and Controller, Part 5, Power Pad Tilter (2014-08-07)

I was always curious how the "Tilter" worked. Well, it doesn't! At least I couldn't get it to tilt.  You are told to screw the bolt 1/2" into the yellow top. It screws into what would ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Ebay Score! (2014-07-03)

This was one of those: "I'll bid but if I don't get it, no big deal." I got it for a great price at $37.50!  This is the Centuri Eagle Power Starter Set. It looks like it was bought and ... [Read More]