Modified Excelsior Rocketry Gooneydent Modification
Scratch - Gooneydent {Modification}
Contributed by Matt Gillard
| Published: | 2010-12-07 |
| Manufacturer: | Scratch |
Brief
Only a small amount o' modification be made t' t' original goodydent. Aye aye! T' vent tubes were situated higher on t' bottom bodytube. T' recovery system was changed slightly.
Components
A steel fishin' leader was added t' t' middle nosecone as an anchor for t' shock cord. Blimey! T' shock cord was lengthened t' 4 foot and a snap swivel be added t' t' parachute attachment. Begad! T' mosquito nosecones that would have been on t' aft o' t' ventin' tubes were replace with t' bases o' two part nosecones. T' ends were filled flat.
Construction
T' components were t' same as t' original goonydent, except that three mosquito nosecones were removed, arrr, a steel fishin' leader was added, matey, t' paint scheme was changed.
Finishing
As this goonydent would nay be havin' t' decals added, I opted t' paint t' entire rocket one colour; a pink/purple.
Flight
There is little difference in t' flight performance betwixt t' original and t' modified rocket. Avast! Ahoy! Except o' course that this one did nay explode in mid air. Ya scallywag! It's been up in t' air on three occasions, me hearties, me hearties, and with t' exception o' a motor failure, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, it has flown perfectly straight, and quite high on a D given how much drag thar be in t' design.
Recovery
Despite t' ventin' o' t' gases which should prevent and scorchin' o' t' parachute, I still add a few sheets o' wadding, ya bilge rat, just t' be on t' safe side. Begad! A 12 inch parachute brings her down at a quick pace, but I don't like t' walk long distances
Summary
Pros: it's a bit cheaper and t' recovery is a little better.
Cons: It was built smartly and t' finish is nowhere near as good as t' original.
Big Pro: T' original looked a bit too nice t' be throwin' around in t' sky, this one is a bit rougher but will see more air time than t' original.
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Steve Lindeman (January 25, 2014)
How about a picture of mods or is it to "rough" to photograph?