Thursday October 20, 2011 was the first day of the event and was open to the trade (hobby stores) only. Same for Friday. Weather was still bad and raining off and on all day. The hotel room – at Comfort Inn – doesn’t come with a fridge or microwave in the room. We ordered one … Read more
We drove to iHobby Expo in Chicago. Lousy weather. Rained the entire drive and we got stuck in traffic. We managed to unload and set up the booth but we forgot to take a picture of it! Tim MacLeod is along for the ride and helping out for his second year at iHobby Expo. Come … Read more
We attended the 2011 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show today. Saw some real nice machines and equipment. Also saw some models from the Indian Space Research Organization with some pictures attached. For more information, visit their site at www.isro.gov.in
Received a new supply of laser cut balsa and plywood.
A supply of headers from the printer being drilled. Each header comes scored and needs two holes. An old but effective paper drill is used.
Received our new order of tubes today. Thirty cases. All types from body tubes to engine tubes.
The annual event at Downsview Park is for students from local schools of the Toronto District School Board. Held on Tuesday April 19, 2011. This year 360 students attended. They actually did a good job of the building the kits supplied by Sunward. Every year,we launch the built kits, but this year was just too … Read more
A fresh delivery of basswood – 8 over 4. Some behind is not shown. The light colored wood in the front is balsa wood which will be turned into nose cones and connectors. The basswood is kiln dried. Bug free. It will be used for the Siege Engine kits, including the Trebuchet, Catapult, and Ballista. … Read more
Rocketry Planet’s review of Sunward’s site now available on the wayback machine, listed below: Rocketry Planet’s review Website Review: Sunward using new software to help users A combination of a popular open-source content management system, a powerful shopping cart extension and a dedicated server gives this company great results with room to grow Website Review … Read more
Congratulation to Tim MacLeod on his successful Level 1 flight yesterday, Saturday August 28, 2010 at the NAPAS launch. Tim is the designer of many Sunward rocket kits, including the Mercury Lander Jr, the Solar Eclipse, and many others. Finally got his certification as he has been waiting almost 2 years for the flight. He … Read more