Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Want a clean, professional way to secure your rocket motor? In this step‑by‑step tutorial, Tim Van Milligan from Apogee Components shows you exactly how to install a screw‑on boattail engine retainer onto a model rocket body tube.
If you’ve ever struggled with motor retention or want a more reliable and polished finish for your builds, this video walks you through the entire process — from positioning the centering ring correctly to locking the motor in place.
In this video, you’ll learn:
What comes included in the boattail retainer set
How to properly position the aft centering ring using the spacing guide
Why ring placement is critical for correct fit
When to use wood glue vs. super glue
How to glue the motor mount into the body tube correctly
How to avoid common installation mistakes
How to secure your rocket motor using the screw‑on retainer
What to do if your motor doesn’t have a thrust ring
How to swap between straight and conical versions for a different look
This same installation technique also applies to other 3D‑printed retainers from Apogee Components, including BT60 to 24mm and BT70 to 24mm configurations.
Whether you're upgrading an existing rocket or building from scratch, this guide will help you achieve a secure motor fit and a clean, professional finish.
Subscribe for more Advanced Construction Videos and hands‑on rocketry tutorials designed to help you build better and fly with confidence.
apogeerockets.com/Building_Supplies/Motor_Retainers_Hooks/Screw-on_Retainers_24mm
Want a clean, professional way to secure your rocket motor? In this step‑by‑step tutorial, Tim Van Milligan from Apogee Components shows you exactly how to install a screw‑on boattail engine retainer onto a model rocket body tube.
If you’ve ever struggled with motor retention or want a more reliable and polished finish for your builds, this video walks you through the entire process — from positioning the centering ring correctly to locking the motor in place.
In this video, you’ll learn:
What comes included in the boattail retainer set
How to properly position the aft centering ring using the spacing guide
Why ring placement is critical for correct fit
When to use wood glue vs. super glue
How to glue the motor mount into the body tube correctly
How to avoid common installation mistakes
How to secure your rocket motor using the screw‑on retainer
What to do if your motor doesn’t have a thrust ring
How to swap between straight and conical versions for a different look
This same installation technique also applies to other 3D‑printed retainers from Apogee Components, including BT60 to 24mm and BT70 to 24mm configurations.
Whether you're upgrading an existing rocket or building from scratch, this guide will help you achieve a secure motor fit and a clean, professional finish.
Subscribe for more Advanced Construction Videos and hands‑on rocketry tutorials designed to help you build better and fly with confidence.
