SCRATCH - nFNC Gallery (Fins and a Nosecone)

[bandman444]

6 fins and a nosecone on this beast.

All Pml parts, and is unglassed phenolic. The 6 fins a 1/8" G10 cut by Ben Ullman (Big Thanks).

As the name says "Size Matters". The provocative name came from a friend and wanted to make this rocket as, um, geeky as me!

Everything is labeled, from the nose cone size, to the Cp, Weight, MMT size, parachute size.

Decals are by Mark at StickerShock23

Its maiden flight was NSL 2011 on K550W to about 2900' (She weights about 21pounds)

With dual redundant altimeters, a Missleworks RRC2 and a Perfectflight MAWD. She flies single deploy.

Uses a 120" Topflight parachute to bring her down at 14fps.

She will fly again at ROC's ROCtober weekend on a K700W and possibly a Pro75 3G L851White at XPRS.


Hopefully sometime in the next couple years (After I get L3) I'd like to see on a AT M650 or CTI M840 (Can you tell I like Longburns and White propellents)

If you want you could check out my Build thread (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=156101#post156101) and if you have some questions, post them there. I love getting feedback on my builds especially scratch designs.

Thanks guys for looking!

Bryce

[Scotty Dog]

I checked out your build thread. The pic comparing the two motor sizes is cool. I enjoy seeing pics like that posted. The reason being is, when I tell people about being a rocketeer, there are times I get "oh ya ya " I did that when I was a kid. I tell them that they dont get it with all the new stuff out there and now the HPRs.Then I show them a pic like yours and thier view of rocketry changes in a hurry.:y:

[bandman444]

I agree.

I love HPR, it's so dramatic!

Bryce

[qquake2k]

My favorite scratch build so far is my Slipstream. 79" tall and 3" in diameter. Three upswept fins. There was some concern by the LCO at its first launch about whether or not the fins would stay on. They did, and I've flown it several times now with no problems. I love it on G53 FastJack reloads. It's a great flier!

[qquake2k]

One of my fun scratch builds. The Redneck is BT-80 and a little over 5ft tall. My one and only camoflage paint job. So far I haven't had any trouble finding it. My later scratch builds all break in the middle and have zipperless designs. Redneck did suffer a minor zipper on its last flight.

[qquake2k]

Redneck's custom artwork. I hand painted it. LOL

[qquake2k]

My first scratch build as a BAR was my 2x24mm cluster Double Pumper (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=11373). 3" diameter and 31" tall. It flies great on two E9-6's!

[qquake2k]

My first scratch build with a transition, the Step It Up (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=19325). 3" transitioning to 2.2", and 77" tall.

[sodmeister]

My first scratch build with a transition, the Step It Up (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=19325). 3" transitioning to 2.2", and 77" tall.

That`s a great looking rocket you have there sir ! I bought a plasic/poly LOC transition years ago and never used it, perhaps I should do something about that.

Very nice.



Paul T

[qquake2k]

That`s a great looking rocket you have there sir ! I bought a plasic/poly LOC transition years ago and never used it, perhaps I should do something about that.

Very nice.

Paul T

Why thank you! I used a LOC transition on my second scratcher with a transition, Tank Girl (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=23111). I like the plastic a lot better than balsa.

[KHamel]

I have no name for this rocket, 1.637" diameter 24mm motor mount rips on a D12.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/khamel2008/Rockets/Nameless3.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/khamel2008/Rockets/Nameless1.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/khamel2008/Rockets/Nameless5.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/khamel2008/Rockets/Nameless4.jpg

[judo]

Aziz, my 4" left-over parts rocket with Preator inspired fins.
http://www.nefar.net/gallery/2011-08/Aziz-H236-James-Weaver-A.jpg

[foamy]

My first scratch design. 30.5 inches tall, BT-55 tubes, my first papering of fins and a 24mm "D" mount. sandman produced the decals. No clear coat—yet. "Acacius" It's supposed to mean "thorny." But, I can't find it again in any dictionary. All I find now are Saints.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/Savaje/Rockets/Acacius-1.png http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/Savaje/Rockets/Acacius-2.jpg

[qquake2k]

My first scratch design. 30.5 inches tall, BT-55 tubes, my first papering of fins and a 24mm "D" mount. sandman produced the decals. No clear coat—yet. "Acacius"

Very nice!

[foamy]

Hey, thanks qquake!

It's my first, but I'm pretty sure it won't be the last. I'm already considering some adjustments to the rake of the fins and a paint scheme that shows them to better advantage for another round. Can't wait to fly it.

[qquake2k]

Hey, thanks qquake!

It's my first, but I'm pretty sure it won't be the last. I'm already considering some adjustments to the rake of the fins and a paint scheme that shows them to better advantage for another round. Can't wait to fly it.

You did a great job, especially on the paint. It should be an awesome flyer.

[qquake2k]

This is my latest scratch built 3FNC, the Plasma Fart (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=32926). 4" diameter, 33" long, single 38mm motor mount.

[foamy]

qquake, that little baby should s––t an' git! The name would appear to be appropriate. Fun spraying some florescent paint, eh? Looks great!

[judo]

I finished this one this morning. Two-staged, gap staged, B6-0 eliminator.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jwrockets/General%20Rockets/photo.jpg

[qquake2k]

qquake, that little baby should s––t an' git! The name would appear to be appropriate. Fun spraying some florescent paint, eh? Looks great!

I'm thinking an H73 for its first flight. Should be a fun ride!

[qquake2k]

I finished this one this morning. Two-staged, gap staged, B6-0 eliminator.

That looks very nice! Any idea on altitude? There were a lot of two-stagers at the last launch. Some of them really weather cocked and some got lost in the wind.

[Rocketbuilder]

I finally got up off my lazy butt to take pictures of some of my rockets, so here ya go. BT-60, 24mm MMT.
n=19
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[qquake2k]

I finally got up off my lazy butt to take pictures of some of my rockets, so here ya go. BT-60, 24mm MMT.
n=19

Very nice 19FNC!