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The Right Stuff - Hints and Tips from APOGEE, the official
newsletter of the Miami Valley Rocket Society. 

Questions or comments? Send E-Mail to Bob Hegwood, CIS: 76276,2552 
 
Or write to: Bob Hegwood 
             31 Pagett Drive 
             Germantown, Ohio 45327 
             (513) 855-7105 
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Scale Data 
 
1. NASA has issued the first three volumes of a desk reference series
on its own history. Titled the "NASA Historical Data Book", each volume
covers a ten-year period of programs and projects as follows: Volume I
contains 631 pages, and details information on installations, procurement,
finances, personnel, and facillities from 1958 to 1968. Volume II contains
643 pages, and concentrates on launch vehicles, manned space flight, and
the research and technology from 1958 to 1968. Volume III again concentrates
on launch vehicles, manned space flight, and technology, but this time
covers NASA activities from 1969 to 1978. Volume III totals 484 pages.
Currently, NASA is working on the fourth volume of the series. This book
will cover the space program from 1979 to 1988. The set can be purchased
from the government, and is a must for the scale enthusiast. As was reported
in the Huntsville Times, the set can be ordered for $57. Write to the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. Make sure you mention the GPO stock number which is
033-000-01017-6. (Bob Hegwood) 
 
Safety 
 
1. Important safety tip: A knife blade is more dangerous when it is
dull! Replace those modeling blades often, especially if they have
nicks in them. Have an empty soda pop can labeled "DISCARDED BLADES"
on hand to properly dispose of old blades. If you need to fish through
the trash for some item, this practice can prevent any unfortunate
"surprises." (Fred Williams) 
 
2. We don't usually do product endorsements, but here is one of those