Apogee QUICK DRAW User manual

Instructions P/N 31248
Manufactured in the USA by:
Apogee Components Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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Made In USA
Kit #05058
Skill Level 4
Skill Level 4
Slightly Challenging
If you’ve been looking for the ultimate mid-power
cluster rocket, look no further. Using our BT-80 Quick-
Change Motor Mount System, the Quick Draw allows
you to switch between multiple motor mount options
for ights on one, two, three, or four 24mm motors and
one or two 29mm motors (some mount options sold
separately). For a majestic ight, load up the 4x24mm
mount (sold separately) and y on four long-burn
motors (such as the Apogee E6, which will take the
rocket over 3300’) or just install the 1x29mm mount
(included) and punch a hole in the sky with a snappy
ight to 2000’ altitude on an Aerotech G40. The Quick
Draw brings rapid exibility of motor options to you
with a rocket that is an impressive ier, a quick build,
and easy to work on.
Quick Draw Parts List
Required Tools
Pencil
Ruler
Hobby Knife with Sharp Blades
Flat Needle File
Scissors
Wood Glue
Aluminum Angle Extrusion
Sandpaper: 220 grit, 320 grit and Sanding Block
(e.g. Sanding Tee - Item # 02100)
Dowel at least 12" long
Q-tips (cotton swabs)
Optional Tools / Materials / Finishing Supplies
Fin Alignment Guide
(e.g. 66mm 4-Fin Alignment Guide Apogee Item # 35701)
Thin CyA Adhesive (Super Glue)
Paper Towels
Painter's Tape or Masking Tape
Fine Sandpaper
Paint Supplies: Spray Paint, Brushes, etc
Bowl of water with a little dishwashing soap
Item # Item Name Qty
10091 AT-24/3.75" 3
10197 AT-66/18" (BT-80) 2
10254 AT-29/3.75” LC 1
12381 CBD-66 1/8" Plywood (single) LC 1
12704 BT-80 Quick-Change Fixed Mount Sheet 1
12705 BT-80 Quick-Change Fixed Mount
Installation Jig Sheet (cardstock)
1
12710 BT-80 Quick-Change 1x29mm MMT Sheet 1
12712 BT-80 Quick-Change 3x24mm MMT Sheet 1
13044 Coupler AC-66 (BT-80) single 1
13056 1/4" Launch Lug 3" Long (single) 1
13080 #8-32 Nut ZP 1
13085 #8-32 x 4" Full Thread Stud LCS ZP All Thread 1
14000 #8 Flat Washer ZP 1
15723 Quick Draw Fin Sheet 1
19480 PNC-66mm (BT-80) 1
24044 Crimped "E-size" Engine Hook - single 3
29101 Apogee 32”/24” Plastic Parachute Pack 1
29520 300# Kevlar x 8 Feet 1
29524 300# Kevlar x 4.5 Feet 1
31248 Quick Draw Instruction - Sheet A 1
31249 Quick Draw Instruction - Sheet B 1
31250 Quick Draw Instruction - Sheet C 1
39051 Quick Draw Face Card 1
41105 Quick Draw Decal White 2
41106 Quick Draw Decal Silver 1

A
B
C
Step 3
Assembly StepsAssembly Steps
Aft Tube Preparation
1. Cut out the n wrap and wrap it aroundß one of the
two 18" BT-80 tubes, taping into place. Mark the lo-
cations of the ns and launch lug. Using an aluminum
angle for alignment, extend the launch lug line the
entire length of the tube and the four n lines at least
7” from one end of the tube. This will be the aft end of
the rocket.
2. (Optional but highly recommended) Saturate the
inside of the aft end of the tube using thin CyA adhe-
sive for a length of approximately 1/4". Hardening the
tube in this way will reduce the potential for damage
to the rocket when swaping removable mounts. Once
the glue has set, lightly sand the inner edge of the
tube to remove any raised lip that may have formed.
Fixed Mount Assembly and Installation
3. Carefully remove the parts of the xed mount from
the plywood sheet (P/N 12704) using a sharp hobby
knife.
4. Hold ring C (the aft ring) with the label facing toward
you then – using a needle le – bevel the four edges
to the right of the inner tabs as shown.
5. Take the two alignment frames and apply wood glue
generously to all mating surfaces. Insert the the two
alignment frames into ring A (the front ring) from either
side.
6. Rotate the Ring A assembly so that the pins face
you. Ring B is symmetric so, again, direction does not
matter. Apply wood glue to ring B (the center ring) and
install ring B. Clean any glue blobs in the inside or
outside of the assembly with a Q-tip.
7. Apply wood glue to the center ring (ring B) and the
alignment pins. Install ring C (which was chamfered
in step 4), taking care that the bevels and label are
facing toward the already assembled parts. Clean
off any glue blobs using a Q-tip as glue in the latch
area will make installation of removable mounts
difcult or impossible. Allow the xed mount to dry
completely before installation.
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Fin
Launch Lug
Fin
Step 1
A
A
Step 5
Step 6
Step 2
Quick DrawQuick Draw
Tube MarkingTube Marking
GuideGuide
Overlap
Fin
Fin
Fin
Launch Lug
Fin
C
C
C
Step 4 Tab edges
chamfered
Step 7
Label "C" faces
Assembled parts
1"
Ring C
Ring A
Ring B
Ring A

Step 15
Step 9
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Step 10
Step 8
8. Remove the parts of the xed mount installation jig from
the cardstock sheet (P/N 12705) with a sharp hobby knife.
9. Assemble the three frame pieces by inserting the tabs
into the slots. Do not glue yet.
10. Install both cardstock rings on the end of the assem-
bled frame that has tabs. Apply wood glue to the joints
and let the installation jig dry completely.
11. Once both the xed mount and the installation jig are
completely dry, ensure that there are no glue blobs or pro-
trusions that may impair the motion of removable mounts.
Dried blobs can generally be removed by snapping them
off with the tip of a hobby knife. To prepare the xed
mount for installation, latch the jig into it by aligning the
tabs, inserting, and rotating clockwise into place.
12. Do a trial t of the xed mount in the aft end of the
marked tube. If there are any glue blobs or misalignments
that make insertion difcult, sand the outer surface of the
mount until it can be slid into the tube smoothly.
13. Remove the mount and jig, then use a dowel to apply a
bead of wood glue approximately 1/8” (3mm) wide to the
interior of the tube beginning 3-1/4“ (83mm) from the aft
end.
14. Slide the xed mount and jig into the tube and rotate
the mount into the glue (to distribute it over as much sur-
face as possible) pushing all the way until the jig stops at
the edge of the tube. This will place the xed mount at the
correct depth and ensure correct alignment.
15. Check from the front side of the tube (the open end)
that no glue has overowed onto the installation jig. Clean
any drips with a dowel. Allow the mount to dry for several
minutes before removing the installation jig. To remove
the jig, rotate it counterclockwise until the tabs on the jig
line up with the openings on the xed mount and pull the
jig out. The xed mount is now installed. Allow it to dry
completely before removable mounts are inserted.
Step 13 3-1/4"
83mm
Step 14
Glue spreads as
mount is inserted
Step 11
DO NOT GLUE
Step 12
Inserts smoothly
all the way
DO NOT GLUE

Fin Can Assembly
16. Remove the ns from the n sheet (P/N 15723)
with a sharp hobby knife.
17. Using a sanding block such as the Sanding Tee
(P/N 02100), sand the surface and edges of the ns
to remove any roughness and to prepare for nal
nishing.
18. When mounting the ns, ensure that they are
aligned with the aft edge of the body tube, parallel
with the long axis of the body tube, and at right angles
to the body tube and each other. For the easiest
alignment, a n alignment guide can be used. Glue
the ns in place. Allow them to dry before continuing.
19. Glue the launch lug in place along the launch lug
line at the mark 4” (100 mm) from the forward end of
the tube using wood glue.
20. Apply llets to the root of the ns and around the
launch lug by applying a bead of wood glue and shap-
ing it with a nger.
Forward Section Assembly
21. The kit includes two sections of Kevlar shock cord.
The longer (8 ft) piece will become the main shock
cord. From the other piece, cut an 8” (200 mm) length
and then cut the remainder in half. This will give you
two 23” (580 mm) lengths. Set the two 23” pieces
aside for use in constructing the removable motor
mounts. The 8" piece will be used in the next step.
22. Tie a loop in the middle of the 8" (200 mm) piece of
Kevlar. Pass the loop through the hole in the bulk-
head and glue the tails into place on the back side of
the bulkhead with wood glue. Allow the glue to dry.
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Step 19
Step 20
Step 22
Step 16
Instructions P/N 31249
Step 17
Step 18
YES
NO
4"
100mm
Step 21
23"
580 mm
8"
200 mm
8 ft section of
shock cord

Step 25
Step 28
Step 29
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Step 24
23. Mark the midpoint of the coupler (2” or 50 mm from
either end). Glue the bulkhead into the coupler with the
loop facing out 1/8” (3 mm) inside the coupler tube to
leave space for llets.
24. Add llets to both sides of the bulkhead by running a
bead of wood glue along the joint and forming the llet
using either a nger or a dowel (particularly for the inter-
nal llet). Allow the llets to dry.
25. Apply glue to the interior of the second (unmarked)
body tube. The nal bead should be 1” (25 mm) wide.
Install the coupler by rotating it as it is inserted and stop
at the previously marked half-way point.
26. Wrap the shoulder of the nose cone with masking tape
to achieve a tight t so that the nose cone cannot fall out
during ight. Then install the nose cone in the tube.
Installing the Recovery System
27. Tie 4” (100mm) loops in both ends of the long piece of
kevlar shock cord and wrap the tails with tape (or apply
glue directly to the knots).
28. Pass one end of the shock cord through the loop
installed in the forward section bulkhead. Then pass one
loop in the shock cord through the other. Pull the shock
cord to tighten the slip knot. The loose end is tied to the
installed removable mount later.
29. Cut out the parachute using scissors or a hobby knife.
The parachute provided can be cut at either 32” or 24”
diameter. The smaller 24” size is sufcient for safe recov-
ery and will minimize drifting, so cut the parachute to that
size. Place one reinforcement ring on each of the para-
chute’s corners and – using a sharp knife or pencil – poke
a hole in the plastic in the center of each ring.
4"
100mm
Step 27
4"
100mm
Step 23 2"
50mm
1/8"
3mm
Step 26 Wrap shoulder with
masking tape

30. Cut the provided string into four equal lengths by
folding in half twice (as shown). Tie the shroud lines to
the ring holes. Place a small amount of glue on each of
the knots to keep them from coming untied and set the
parachute aside to dry.
31. Once dry, place the parachute top down and lift the
shroud lines one at a time near the center and stack them
together over a nger, making sure that they are well
organized. Pull the parachute at the center to tighten the
lines and even them out. Thread the four looped ends
through the bulkhead loop on the forward section. Pass
the center of the parachute back through the shroud line
ends and then pull the parachute to tighten the knot.
Finishing
32. Once completely dry, ll and sand any particularly
rough sections of the surface. Spray a coat of primer
over the entire rocket. When painting the Quick Draw,
take care to avoid getting paint in the rear of the rocket
to avoid t problems with removable mounts. Sand the
primer entirely before applying color coats.
33. Allow the nal coat of paint to harden for at least a full
day (24 hours) before applying the vinyl decals. To allow
easy repositioning, the decals can be dipped in soapy
water (after removing the paper backing) prior to placing
on the rocket. While positioning, keep the decal wet.
Once it is in the correct location, press it down rmly and
squeegee out any water underneath. When the decal
dries, it will be permanently afxed to the rocket.
34. Congratulations, your Quick Draw is now complete.
Once the removable mounts are built, it’ll be ready to y!
1x29mm Removable Mount
1-1. (Optional) Harden 1/4” (6 mm) of the end of the motor
mount tube by saturating the inside with thin CyA glue.
This makes it less prone to damage. This will be the aft
end of the tube.
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Step 32
Step 1-1
Instructions P/N 31250
Building the Removable MountsBuilding the Removable Mounts
Step 34
Step 31
Shroud lines
through loop
Pull tight
Pass parachute
back through the
shroud lines
Step 33
QuickDraw White Decals
P/N: 41105
QuickDraw White Decals
P/N: 41105
QuickDraw Silver Decals - P/N: 41106
Step 30

Step 1-2 5/8"
16mm
Step 1-8
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Step 1-3
1-2. Using a section of aluminum angle or a door frame
to ensure alignment, draw a line along the length of the
motor mount tube and mark 5/8” (16mm) from the aft
(hardened) end of the tube. Once marked, sand the inner
edge of the tube (if hardened in step 1) to ensure easy
motor installation.
1-3. Using a sharp hobby knife, remove the plywood parts
from the sheet (P/N 12710). Keep the L tabs inside the
rings as well.
1-4. With the label of ring A (the latch ring) facing toward
you, chamfer the right edges of the tabs as shown using
a at needle le. The chamfer does not need to go
through the entire thickness. It is simply there to make it
easier to align the nished removable mount into the xed
mount.
1-5. Using wood glue, glue the alignment frames into the
forward centering ring (ring C) as shown. All mating sur-
faces, including the faces and interior of the slots, should
have glue applied so that the nal latch assembly has
maximum strength.
1-6. Rotate ring C around, so the alignment pins are facing
you. Apply wood glue to the ring and pins and install the
latch spacer (ring B) with the shock cord notch aligned on
both rings. Remove any glue that has squeezed out.
1-7. Apply wood glue to the latch spacer (ring B) installed
in the last step and to the alignment pins. Install ring A
(the latch), making sure that the chamfers created in step
4 are facing inwards toward the forward centering ring
(ring C) and the shock cord notches are aligned on all
three rings. Clean any glue from the outside of the latch
area and set the latch assembly aside to dry.
1-8. Wood glue the L-shaped tabs into the aft centering
ring (ring D) with the rounded ends passing through the
slots as shown and set the assembly aside to dry.
A
Step 1-4
Ring A
Step 1-5
Ring C
Step 1-6
Ring B Ring C
Step 1-7
Ring A

1-9. Tie a loop in one end of one of the 23" (580 mm)
shock cords, securing the tail with masking tape. Tie the
opposite end of the shock cord using a sliding knot, slide
over the front (not hardened) end of the motor mount tube
and tighten.
1-10. Apply wood glue to the inside hole of the forward
centering ring (ring C) on the latch assembly, pass the
shock cord through the center hole and align it with the
notch while pressing the motor mount tube into place until
it bottoms out. Check that it is visually square to the latch
assembly. If this part isn’t built square, the removable
mount will be difcult to install in the rocket. Once it is
straight, pull on the shock cord to tighten the loop against
the alignment frames.
1-11. Apply wood glue to the joint between the forward
centering ring and the motor mount tube then form a llet
by shaping it with the tip of a nger. Also apply a llet to
the shock cord all around the motor mount tube.
1-12. Make a ring of wood glue at the marked point 5/8”
(16mm) from the end of the tube. Slide the aft center-
ing ring assembly (ring D) with the base of the L facing
inward into place at the mark, aligning the hole with the
line drawn on the motor mount tube. Once the ring is in
place, apply a llet to both sides of the ring. Let the glue
dry entirely.
1-13. Insert the all-thread rod into the mount through the
hole in the aft centering ring. The rod should extend
3/4” (18mm) beyond the end of the motor tube. Using a
thickened epoxy (such as Fix-It Epoxy) glue the rod into
place. Let the epoxy harden entirely before attempting
to install the mount in a rocket. Adjust the t of the latch
as described below on page 10 ("Adjusting Mounts for
Correct Fit")
3x24mm Removable Mount
2-1. (Optional) Harden 1/4” (6 mm) of the end of the
motor mount tubes by saturating the inside with thin CyA
glue. This makes them less prone to damage. These will
be the aft end of the tubes.
2-2. Place one of the tubes against a door frame or sec-
tion of aluminum angle and mark the tube lengthwise.
Place marks at 1/8" (3 mm) from the forward end and 5/8”
(16 mm) from the aft (hardened) end. Mark the other two
tubes similarly.
Step 1-11
Step 1-10
Glue on inner surface of
forward centering ring
Step 1-12
Install aft centering
ring aligned with line
Step 2-1
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Epoxy
llets
Step 1-13 3/4"
18mm
Step 2-2 1/8"
3mm 5/8"
16mm
Step 1-9

Step 2-4
Step 2-5
C
Step 2-6
Step 2-7
Engine blocks nested
within ring F
2-3. If the tubes were hardened, check the t of a motor
into the end of the motor tubes. Sand lightly if there is
resistance to inserting the motor. Using a sharp hobby
knife, cut a slot at the 1/8" (3mm) mark made in the previ-
ous step. Install the motor hook by inserting the forward
"L" end of the hook into the slot, aligning the hook with
the lengthwise line and taping the hook into place. Com-
plete the other two motor tubes in the same way.
2-4. Using a sharp hobby knife, cut the motor mount parts
out of the plywood sheet (P/N 12712). Take care not to
misplace the engine blocks which are nested inside the
aft centering ring.
2-5. Place a ring of wood glue inside the forward end of
the motor tube and insert the wooden engine blocks into
place, ush with the end of each tube. Repeat for each
motor mount tube.
2-6. Hold the latch ring (ring C) with the label facing you.
Using a needle le, chamfer the right edges of the tabs
as shown to make installation of the completed mount
easier.
2-7. Tie a loop in one end of the nal 23" (580 mm) shock
cord, securing the tail with masking tape. Then tie the
other end through the holes in the A alignment frame (the
one with holes in it).
2-8. When installing the alignment frames, the rounded
corners of the frames face the outside edge of ring E
(the front centering ring), and should be nearly ush. Add
wood glue to all three alignment frames into insert into
ring E, with the A piece to the right of the hole with the
notch, and the two B pieces in the remaining slots. Pass
the shock cord through the hole with the notch.
2-9. Rotate ring E around. Pass the shock cord through
the latch spacer (ring D). Apply wood glue to the align-
ment frame tabs and the latch spacer (ring D), and install
the spacer. Clean up any blobs of glue with a Q-tip.
2-10. Apply wood glue to the latch spacer which was just
installed, as well as to the remaining length of the align-
ment tabs. Position the latch (ring C) that was cham-
fered in Step 6 such that the chamfers and "C" label face
the forward centering ring (ring E) and install. Carefully
remove excess glue from the area of the latch and the
holes for the motor tubes.
Step 2-3
Tape
Step 2-10
Ring C
Ring D
Label faces
assembled
parts
Step 2-8
Ring E
Rounded corners
outward
Ring C
Step 2-9
Ring D
Ring E
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Step 2-12
Step 2-14
2-11. DO NOT GLUE - Slide the aft centering ring (ring F)
over all three motor tubes, and rotate the tubes so that
the engine hooks align with the notches in the aft ring,
and are all facing the same direction.
2-12. Rotate the latch assembly, so the latch is facing
away from you. Apply glue to the interior of the three
holes. Quickly install the front of the motor mount tubes
in the latch assembly centering ring, Press the tubes all
the way into the front centering ring and get the tubes as
square as possible.
2-13. Once the tubes are secure at the latch assembly,
apply glue at the 5/8" (16mm) marks of all tubes and slide
the aft centering ring into place.
2-14. Apply wood glue to the joints between the centering
rings and motor tubes, then form llets with a nger tip.
Allow the removable mount to dry entirely before install-
ing in a rocket.
Adjusting Mounts for Correct Fit
To adjust the t of the removable mount, the tabs may
need to be led down somewhat. This compensates for
slight inaccuracies in both the xed mount and remov-
able mounts. To test, insert the removable mount into the
rocket and rotate it until the tabs on the latch drop into
the slots in the xed mount. Rotate the removable mount
clockwise to latch. If the removable mount refuses to
rotate or is overly stiff, take the mount out and use a at
needle le to remove material from the aft side of each
of the tabs (as shown here with the 3x24mm mount).
Repeat this process of testing and removing material until
the mount rotates and latches without binding
Remove materials
from backside of tabs
Slide centering ring
into position
5/8”
(16mm)
Step 2-13
Slide centering ring
into position
5/8"
16mm
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*Quick Draw Suggested Motor Charts*Quick Draw Suggested Motor Charts
1x29mm Motor Mount:1x29mm Motor Mount:
Manufac-
turer
Engine
Loaded Motor Type Est. Altitude
Ft m
Estes E16-4 Single Use 548 167
Cesaroni F36SS-6 Reloadable 792 241
AeroTech F27R-4 Single Use 1008 307
Cesaroni F31CL-6 Reloadable 1075 328
AeroTech F25W-6 Single Use 1538 469
Cesaroni G88SS-8 Reloadable 1695 517
AeroTech G25W-6 Reloadable 2551 778
Manufac-
turer
Engine
Loaded Motor Type Est. Altitude
Ft m
Estes 2 x E16-4 Single Use 1186 362
Cesaroni 2 x F36SS-8 Reloadable 1601 488
Estes 2 x F15-6 Single Use 1952 595
Cesaroni 2 x F29IM-8 Reloadable 2101 641
AeroTech 2 x F25W-9 Single Use 2734 834
2x29mm Motor Mount (Sold Separately):2x29mm Motor Mount (Sold Separately):
Step 2-11 Ring F
Manufac-
turer
Engine
Loaded Motor Type Est. Altitude
Ft m
Estes 3 x C11-5 Single Use 390 119
Estes 3 x D12-5 Single Use 965 294
Quest 3 x D22W-7 Single Use 1177 359
Estes 3 x E12-6 Single Use 1613 492
3x24mm Motor Mount:3x24mm Motor Mount: