Nickmaslo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hey everyone, It has been a pretty long time since I have posted on here. I have been diligently researching and participating on Fireworking.com as well as learned from all those great guys over there. (Sorry Mumbles, I missed ya too lol ) Just wanted to post some of my recent shells for critique and hopefully a learning experience ! Thanks - Nick PS: These are ALL Cylinder Shells. Except when Noted. 5" Shell of Shells (Winokur 10 inside 5 Inserts to Ofca SpiderWeb Stars) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6y1jTNrZE 3" Winokur 6 with Timed Ring of Reports (Perfect timing , I think) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQPRywmRyfM 4" 1/2" TigerTail's with 5/8" Saettines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku_aYANr4mw 4" 2-Break + BS ( Camera Fuzzy sorry) 3/8" Shimizu Blue 49 and 3/4" Ofca SpiderWeb Stars(BS had 20% GrapeNuts Titanium) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DKITvHicNk 4" Blonde Streamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0zk3mXxMVY 3" Emerald Green (Nitrate Based Green) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_YX4bP8PR4 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are my first attempts at rolled stars and ball shells - 4" Spanish Blue #1 to Emerald Green to Crackle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS-Rluae03M 4" Spanish Fuchsia #1 H3 Burst https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTM27Ua8yiM Two 3" Brilliant Red and Tiger Tail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qPYCJYZYyw 4" Spanish Green #2 + 6% Sodium Oxalate to create Lime Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjKttEP6hQU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres1511 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm a ball shell builder, so I can't say much on your cilinder shells.They look nice, especially your timing is really good.About the ball shells: I think you're not breaking them hard enough. The breaks are all pretty small, and the stars drop a lot before they burn out. My 2" shells break as big as your 3". This can be your preference, but I would break them harder. You'll also get more symmetrical break. But keep up the good work ! Your blue is really awesome (Shimizu Blue) I'm jealous. Also, what camera do you use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmaslo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thank you for the kind words Andres. I am still progressing - I have only been fireworking for 3 months. The ball shells are a work in progress, I started with cylinder shells and kinda skipped over ball shells for a while. Those are my first attempts at some so I still have a lot to learn. I think my pasting is wrong as well as the light breaks. I am going to continue to research before I try again. I have a lot of Spanish Booster coated rice hulls that I can use as a booster to really bust those things wide open - thank you for the advice! I just used my Galaxy Tab Pro but the camera got auto-lockd on some kind of weird focus and mak it all blurry - I have since worked out why and hope to post some of my newest projects soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynomike1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I think the canister shells looked good, Usually i don't see that good of breaks in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmaslo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks Dyno, I usually add a few grams of some Spanish Booster Coated Rice Hulls throughout the break and use really hot ERC BP in the 3-4FA size. Also when I stack or place stars, I make sure that the center of the top and the bottom layer is also filled with stars to make the break even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sora Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Great display. Is it possible for you to share the Emerald Green (Nitrate Based Green) formula?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmaslo Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hey thanks Sora, absolutely here is the green from the video that I used Barium Nitrate 47.6Parlon 17.1Magnalium -325 Mesh Granular 1.4Potassium Perchlorate 7.6Sulfur 4.8Charcoal 4.8Dextrin 4.8 Red Gum 1.9 It's absolutely gorgeous in person too Sora, enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sora Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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