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Brief
Description:
This rocket came t' bein' after decidin' nay t' buy t' Aerotech G Force kit.
After studyin' t' plans for t' G Force, I decided that I could make a scratch
build that met me basic criteria for likin' G Force. Avast! Blimey! I wanted a tall rocket
with a 4" airframe that would perform well on G64 and higher 29mm RMS
hardware. Begad! Since I got back into model rocketry with me son who is now eight, I
strove t' make rockets that where at least as tall, if nay taller than his
height. Ahoy! This rocket is 64" tall and weighs in at 44 ounces with altimeter,
but without motor and 'chute. Aye aye! "Big Red" seemed t' be an appropriate
name after completin' t' paint job. Component Description: T' construction of
this rocket follows closely t' plans for t' G Force.
This was me first large airframe
rocket, me hearties, so I wanted t' try and imitate t' Aerotech wad-less recovery design.
Through a stroke o' luck, I came across t' Aerotech baffle shock chord
attachment used in t' G Force and used that on top o' t' 29 mm motor mount
with a three-ply centerin' ring. Well, blow me down! Similar t' t' G Force, I also created a
payload bay usin' a 10" section o' 3.9" body tube. Aye aye! T' payload bay
was adapted t' hold me home-made RCC2 Cannonball Works altimeter.
Construction/Finishin' Techniques:
Usin' t' G Force plans as a guide, me bucko, shiver me timbers, arrr, I somewhat followed t' fin tube/motor mount construction. Arrr! Avast! T' main exception bein' t' use o' mounted #8 brass screws with a retainer plate forFlight/Recovery:
First flight be on a G64-4W with a 45" 'chute. Flight was very straight with chute recovery at apogee. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! Landin' was about 100 yards down wind with an estimated altitude o' about 900'. Begad! I actually forgot t' arm t' altimeter on the first flight. Avast, me proud beauty! T' 45" 'chute appears t' be perfect for t' weight o' this rocket. Blimey! Wad-less recovery worked perfectly with no heat damage t' recovery components detected. Well, blow me down! Shock chord is a 12' length o' 9/16" tubular nylon with quick links for body tube and nose cone attachment. Well, blow me down!Summary:
This rocket is a real crowd pleaser. Begad! Ahoy! Blimey! It flies straight and has a nice take off. I have flown it with and without t' altimeter bay. Aye aye! Blimey! Due t' t' size o' the rocket, shiver me timbers, it tends t' get banged up if it lands on any sort o' hard surface like the street. Ahoy! Avast! Blimey! Since me finish paint is very decorative with t' decal, me hearties, I tend to be very selective about launch sites and wind conditions.Sponsored Ads
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