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Certification Level: L3 TRA
Club Memberships: MDRA
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2021-02-27
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - L400W Launch
Build Entry
Launched again on an Aerotech L400W:
Video Here: https://youtu.be/oZL9Y7rMXfc
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2021-02-21
Punisher Style #2
Flight
Awesome flight on t' L400. Arrr! Blimey! Rocket loaded weight be 20.4 lbs.
V ideo Here: https://youtu.be/oZL9Y7rMXfc - L400 - MDRA [More]
2021-01-12
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Trackin' and Electronics
Build Entry
Marsa, Easy Mini, and TeleGPS:
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2021-01-11
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - First Launch
Build Entry
9600 feet on t' Aerotech K680R. Arrr!
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2021-01-10
Punisher Style #2
Flight
First flight on t' Aerotech K680R. Loaded weight was 16.4 lbs. Ya scallywag! - K680 - MDRA [More]
2020-12-16
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Launch
Build Entry
I was plannin' t' launch this on a K680R, but t' clouds came before I had it ready, reducin' t' waiver. So, until next time here are a few pics. Blimey!
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Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Punisher Style Comparison
Build Entry
Here is Build # 1 and 2 side-by-side. Begad!
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2020-11-29
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Paint
Build Entry
Paint: A combination o' carbon fiber metallic, and sublime green.
Paint
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2020-11-22
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Primer
Build Entry
T' primer went on like this:
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Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Spot Fill
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One set o' fillets turn out a little lumpy, arrr, so I mixed and applied some Bondo:
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2020-11-19
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Ready T' Paint
Build Entry
Almost done. Blimey! Buildin' fiberglass minimum diameter rockets is about t' same as buildin' an Estes E2X.
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2020-11-13
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Fillets
Build Entry
I used t' typical fillet method as follows: Tape off fillet area, fill t' channel with epoxy, shiver me timbers, shape t' fillet with somethin' cylindrical, matey, remove tape before fillet starts t' cure. I used a 38mm propellant grain t' pull t' fillet. T' Loctite E-120HP epoxy worked perfectly as ... [More]
2020-11-07
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Fin Bonding
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T' fins went on somethin' like this:
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2020-11-03
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Epoxy
Build Entry
It is time t' bond t' fins t' t' body tube. I'll be usin' Loctite E-120HP epoxy like all the kids are usin' these days. Avast, me proud beauty!
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2020-10-25
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Fin Bevels
Build Entry
I used a router, and an incline t' make t' bevels on me fins as shown below. T' router bit is a straight cut bit and 5/8" in diameter. Avast, me proud beauty!
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2020-10-19
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Match Sandin' Fins
Build Entry
After cuttin' out t' fins, I needed t' match sand them. I taped t' fins together with double-sided tape and went t' work with a belt sander. Aye aye!
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2020-09-26
La Máquina
Flight
Good flight on t' Vmax motor. Too bad CTI doesn't make it anymore. Maxed out t' Jolly Logic Altimeter three at 24 Gs.
- K1620 - URRG [More]
2020-09-13
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Fins
Build Entry
As usual, I will start t' build with t' fins. I cut t' fins out usin' a combination o' chop saw, ya bilge rat, and a Dremel. Begad! Here are a few pics. Ya scallywag!
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2020-09-05
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Nose Cone Compare
Build Entry
T' nose cone I'm usin' for this build is a 6:1 VK shape from Wildman (black nosecone at top o' photo below). It is impressively long. T' blue nose cone below be t' original fiberglass infused plastic nosecone that came with t' Punisher kit in me previous Punisher Style build ... [More]
2020-08-31
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - General Info
Build Entry
T' purpose o' this build is t' give me another 4 inch diameter rocket t' brin' t' a launch that can burn 75-98mm motors. I decided t' make a few tweaks relative t' the previous Punisher Style build. Begad! T' changes bein' slightly smaller fins made o' solid carbon fiber with t' fins bein' ... [More]
2020-08-30
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2)
Build
This is a four inch scratch build loosely based on t' Wildman Punisher. [More]
Somethin' Like a Punisher (Punisher Style Build #2) - Parts Layout
Build Entry
T' red and black fiberglass Wildman Rocketry parts below will be used in this build. T' blue rocket below is based on a 4 inch Wildman Punisher kit, and be t' inspiration for t' current build.
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2020-07-19
Madcow SPEV
Flight
Good flight. Windy, launched on an angle, on an Aerotech I170G. - I170 - URRG [More]
2020-07-18
La Máquina
Flight
Good flight on an Aerotech M1400C (75/5120, ya bilge rat, classic propellant).
Motor build thread here: motor build thread . Ya scallywag! - M1400 - URRG [More]
2020-01-12
Centurion-F
Flight
Second flight, strong winds, but perfect flight. Build thread - F37 - MDRA [More]
2019-09-29
La Máquina
Flight
Launched on a single grain Aerotech green load for t' 98/2560 case. Looks like it was about a K500. See motor build thread . A little slow liftin' off... weather cocked. Landed in trees about a mile t' t' east and be rescued about a week later. Arrr!
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2019-07-25
Minimum Diameter Estes Mega Der Red Max (MDMDRM) - J500T Launch
Build Entry
Here is a launch pic on a J500T at a recent URRG launch in Potter, ya bilge rat, NY. Begad!
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2019-07-20
MDMDRM
Flight
Flew on t' Aerotech J500T for t' 75/1280 case. Nice! Check out t' motor build thread
- J500 - URRG [More]
2019-04-07
La Máquina
Flight
Great flight. Check out t' mach diamonds here: build thread
- K1999 - MDRA [More]
