Talon96 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Hello I'm trying to use effects fuse for stars but I can't seem to get them all to ignite only a couple lite up is there a trick to get them to light easier? Everything else I got down pretty well my height of my shell is very close Everytime I time it my time fuse is on Everytime I just can't seem to get all the fuses to light. Any help will b highly appreciated. I hope I posted this in the rite forum Thank you Bob. From Pa
Jordan Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Or instead of making or buying NC lacquer you can just dip an end in denatured or isopropyl alcohol and press it onto some meal-d. 1
schroedinger Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Cut 'em at an angle and then dip into bp slury and some fine granuled bp like 3fg 1
BurritoBandito Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) @Jordan: That's an interesting method. Does the meal adhere well?Edit: @Shroedinger, not that I didn't like your post, but that like was actually inteded for Jordans unique advice. Oh well, I like your name anyhow Edited May 11, 2014 by BurritoBandito
Jordan Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Yes Vh718 used it to prime the time fuse for his inserts. This is in his 2 part "timed reports can shell" tutorial. The salute inserts held together well and all the rings ignited on cue so the prime must work very well. Yours in Flames, Jordan
BurritoBandito Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 I guess it would seem logical that using fine meal powder some would stick to a wet surface. How efficiently though?
FlaMtnBkr Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 I would put the fish in a bundle and dip one end in a prime and the other end in something that won't burn easily. Undo the bundle and let dry. The prime could be NC mixed with BP and dragged in small but coarse granulated powder. The flame proof end cut be a healthy coat of NC, PVC cement, plexiglass dissolved in acetone. Plus I'm sure many more. Prone like this and I bet you get much better ignition of the fuse.
nater Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 If you don't have NC lacquer, you can try some liquid bandage mixed with meal as well.
Mumbles Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 I've generally just used white glue to seal off the end I didn't want to light. A lot of things will work I am sure. To really ensure the end takes fire, I'd feel more comfortable with an adhesive holding the granular BP in place, not just surface tension or whatever tenuously holds granular BP in place with alcohol.
nlrfly Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 has anyone used http://www.douglasandsturgess.com/product/CC-1020.html for making a slurry before?.I have no idea what the ratio is in this stuff
BurritoBandito Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 @nlrfly: I haven't used that brand, but if your really curious about the concentration, just weigh some out, let it dry, and weigh it again. Divide the dry weight by the wet weight and you'll know the concentration. Personally, I just mix my own NC lacquer, 10% NC by weight.
spitfire Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Just my 2 cents: when i make flying fish fuse rockets or mines, i bundle them together with a cord, and prime one end with ordinary BP slurry (and dextrin of course) then dip it into fine granulated BP. That's all. Works great for me, they zip and shoot all over the place. I have to admit it could be more fancy... but it works. That's all that counts for me.
Talon96 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Posted May 12, 2014 Thank you for all the suggestions. I used acetone and ping pong balls mixed till it all melted down then I mixed fine bp meal I think u call it. Cut fuses on an angle bunched in fours. Dipped them in the nc used white glue on other end and they all light my shells look good but I'm sure there is more room for improvement. I'm new at this. But again thank you all. For the help. Bob
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