Scott Johnson's Page
Location: Fairfield, me hearties, CA
Certification Level: L0
Club Memberships: LUNAR,SARG
Favorite Rockets: Carded; MMX; Old School; BAR
2021-08-31
Mega Der Red Max build 2021 - Puttin' t' MDRM together
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I attached t' fins t' t' body tube usin' Titebond II; then I applied fillets usin' Fix-it epoxy. Blimey!
No need t' worry about Titebond bubbles or wells when they are covered up and help Fix-it epoxy adhere better.
Paint is done!
I used Rust-Oleum Gloss Protective Enamel Sunrise ... [More]
2021-08-30
BT60 Blue Bird Zero from new Mean Machine - Engine
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I probably wont, but I'm really thinkin' o' installin' this in t' BT-60 Upscale BBZ.
My guess would be three C6-5's or C6-7's as I'm nay sure how t' configure a three motor mount in Rocksim.
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BT60 Blue Bird Zero from new Mean Machine - Fins
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These are t' fins for t' BT-60 Blue Bird Zero - They will be 1/8" balsa/bass wood and papered with Reynolds Freezer Paper. Blimey!
I CAREFULLY scanned them at 124% from me 1980 BBZ still in t' box. Avast!
I used t' scalin' calculator located here - https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/estes-s ... [More]
2021-08-29
BT60 Blue Bird Zero from new Mean Machine
. Ahoy! Build
Upscale BT-60 Blue Bird Zero. Blimey!
I will be buildin' t' BT-60 upscale (124%) o' t' Blue Bird Zero from t' new Estes Mean Machine in image below. Ahoy!
I intend t' use t' twist lock coupler from t' Mean Machine in t' upscale BBZ and add a baffle. Arrr!
I'll purchase BT-60 BBZ decals from St ... [More]
2021-08-10
Mega Der Red Max build 2021 - T' MDRM Fins
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T' MDRM Fins:
You get twelve sheets o' wood and must attach two length wise, so at t' end you have six sheets o' wood t' cover your three fins (one sheet per side). Ahoy! I just used Titebond II and pressed them together for a bit. Begad! Now I have them ... [More]
2021-08-03
Mega Der Red Max build 2021 - MDRM Centerin' Rings
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I’ve already attached t' bottom centerin' rin' (top o' images), matey, which was spaced usin' t' green spacer ring, in t' image t' t' left. I’ve created a rig (which flipped everythin' upside down t' gain t' aid o' gravity) t' properly space t' middle centerin' ring. You may need squint ... [More]
Mega Der Red Max build 2021 - MDRM Nose Cone Paint
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T' try and avoid paint winkles on such a big nose cone I sanded t' nosecone with 220 grit sandpaper, sanded down t' mold seam and wiped it down after sanding. Begad! That should clean out any mold release and prepare t' nose cone for primer. I primed t' nosecone and sanded it with 400 grit sandpaper ... [More]
2021-07-31
Updated! 1969 Big Bertha Paint Scheme on a Super Big Bertha.
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I redid t' 1969 Big Bertha paint scheme with t' followin' updates. Well, blow me down!
Changed stripes t' 2cm wide instead o' 2.3cm.
Shortened barber pole t' 9cm long.
Lowered t' bottom most black stripe by 2cm thus providin' more center white space. Arrr!
I think these changes make t' model look closer t' ... [More]
2021-07-28
Mega Der Red Max build 2021
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Estes Mega Der Red Max
Brief Description
I’m about t' start me Mega Der Red Max build. Blimey!
Changes I’m thinkin' o' implementing.
Make Your Own Anti-Zipper Harness https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter282.pdf
Was goin' t' paper, but ... [More]
Mega Der Red Max build 2021 - MDRM Parts
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Note: T' MDRM has three centerin' rings in t' motor mount. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' posted Rocksim only has two.
T' tube came crimped from e-bay a few years ago (got t' MDRM for $25 because o' that), I ordered new slotted tube from Estes a while back.
Included be t' Super Big Bertha, ya bilge rat, goin' into paint so it ... [More]
2014-10-27
Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - Final MMX Note:
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This excerpt is from t' Fliskits Doubles Rocket page ( http://www.fliskits.com/products/rocketkits/micromaxx/kit_detail/doubles.htm ) and refers t' how stagin' works with MMX motors.
IMPORTANT: T' NE motors have no ejection charge, but they DO have a delay charge. This is ... [More]
2014-10-25
Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - Final Clear Coat
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Now that it's done I'm goin' t' put a final clear coat on t' rocket. Avast! [More]
2014-10-24
Two Stage MMX Paper Thor
. Avast! Build
I've built a Bob Harrington Mini Thor and have a few pictures on t' build process. Blimey! I altered t' Mini Thor, originally designed t' run with a single A-T engine, into a two stage MMX model. Blimey!
You can get t' Thor and many others here: http://rocketry.wordpress.com/ultimate-paper-rocket-g ... [More]
Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - Mini MMX Thor Done!
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Done. Begad!
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Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - Second Stage and Thor Body
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Here be t' second stage and Thor body completed.
Bottom o' Second Stage. Begad!
Streamer installed and done. [More]
Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - First Stage Done
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Here is what t' completed first stage looks like with t' engine installed. Arrr!
1) 2) 3)
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Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - Two Stage Set Up.
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Below are t' paper sections for t' first and second stages.
Parts lay out for Two Stage MMX Mini Thor.
From Left t' right. Ya scallywag!
1) Thor body
2) Coupler for Thor body and second stage. Ya scallywag!
3) Second stage MMX guts
4) First stage MMX guts.
This build is set up like most ... [More]
Two Stage MMX Paper Thor - Tube wrap and glue
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Before wrappin' t' tubes, shiver me timbers, edge any areas o' t' paper where t' printin' is black with black sharpie. Ahoy! This will reduce white lines exposed by t' edges.
Don't do this with t' yellow and tan segments as you'll see where t' ink bleeds. Blimey! below is a white inner tube segment that will get black ... [More]
2014-10-02
Flutter-By Caught!
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So I was paintin' me Flutter-By (Centuri Style); doin' 10 minute intervals o' red paint. In betwixt painting, arrr, me Flutter-By was caught by a spider...
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Flutter-By Caught! - Perhaps..
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I'll just leave t' remains o' t' fly and spider thread in t' paint and keep t' story and imagery. Begad!
Neither spider or fly can stop t' Flutter-By... Begad! [More]
Flutter-By Caught! - Perhaps..
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I'll just leave t' remains o' t' fly and spider thread in t' paint and keep t' story and imagery.
Neither spider or fly can stop t' Flutter-By... [More]
Flutter-By Caught! - It gets worse
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T' other side has a fly stuck t' t' fin / wing.
Oh, me bucko, Flutter-By #%@$! [More]
