Rocket T. Coyote's Den of Disaster

[RocketT.Coyote]

Hi all. I was Sportscaleguy before the forum crashed. I'm starting this thread to post some of my model rocketry-related comics and other items. Enjoy!

[DexterLB]

Umm, LoLoL @ the picture!!!

[RocketT.Coyote]

That's me with an Aerotech IQSY Tomahawk (non-flightworthy) in a local Christmas parade. You can bet your boosters I looked both ways when crossing RR tracks.

Here's my comic strip tribute for the Apollo 7 40th Anniversary:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/RocketTCoyote/Rocket%20T%20Coyote/RTC9b.jpg

And for the Apollo 8 40th Anniversary:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/RocketTCoyote/Rocket%20T%20Coyote/RTC10.jpg

[MarkII]

Those are really nice strips, RTC. I like the style of your drawing. Do you have them published somewhere?

Mark \\.

[RocketT.Coyote]

Those are really nice strips, RTC. I like the style of your drawing. Do you have them published somewhere?

Mark \\.

The strip appears on various websites, and in my CAP unit newsletter. Here's another installment:

[Pat_B]

Those bring a smile to my face. Very nice style you have there- especially how well you tell a story with very few words and pictures, yet get your point across. Quite a skill.

[RocketT.Coyote]

A lifetime of self-taught work, and like many model rocketeers, these events were taken to heart. Enough whimpering. Here's a shot of me in my first parade, which was pirate-themed, but I always carry a modroc. Arrr!

[RocketT.Coyote]

Here's a photo of an early LEM mockup. That's Gordon Cooper on the porch with Charles "Pete" Conrad inside the cabin. IIRC this same mockup was used in a movie whose name escapes me.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/RocketTCoyote/Rockets/LEM.jpg

[Pem Tech]

Here's a photo of an early LEM mockup. That's Gordon Cooper on the porch with Charles "Pete" Conrad inside the cabin. IIRC this same mockup was used in a movie whose name escapes me.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/RocketTCoyote/Rockets/LEM.jpg


Would the name of the movie be Countdown?
It starred James Caan and Robert Duvall.

[RocketT.Coyote]

That sounds like it. Remembers the lander being a composite of a Gemini capsule and mini-LM descent stage. Definitely a one-way ticket ride to the lunar surface, as long as you landed in a relatively clear area. :cool:

[RocketT.Coyote]

Just made another parade appearance and appeared on television:

http://photos.mlive.com/baycitytimes/2009/03/2009_st_patricks_day_parade_2.html

[CharlaineC]

here is the pic

[RocketT.Coyote]

Another comic strip installment. Enjoy!

[RocketT.Coyote]

Mr. Coyote was involved in some games recently and nearly nabbed a mad scientist. See if you can spot me. I'm wearing My Marvin the Martian "Yes, I am a Rocket Scientist" polo shirt btw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9K_eAots5c

[Peartree]

Was that you that had the unpleasant looking altercation with the red cat? It looks like they sent bouncers after you... :D

[RocketT.Coyote]

Gawd, I hope not. There was a huge pink anime cat at the con, but I think she'd bounce a bit.

Maybe you're referring to that bothersome lion (Naburu--I think). Lucky Dog (red like Clifford) and Wildfox (in Lions NFL jersey) both dogpiled on him. I pretty much got on well with the crowd. They said Awww! when I was called out.
When not playing games, I wandered about the con with my non-flightworthy 1:5 scale IQSY Tomahawk generating interest. I was helping to promote the hobby and my character proved to be a great fit.

[RocketT.Coyote]

Anyone remember Peanuts?Betcha didn't know this:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/RocketTCoyote/Rocket%20T%20Coyote/RTC14.jpg

[RocketT.Coyote]

Here I am prior to launching my SHX Firefox.:y:

[RocketT.Coyote]

Here's a short video of me actually launching that Firefox.:shock:

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[RocketT.Coyote]

An Apollo 11 anniversary tribute from the Furry Rocket Scientist:

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[RangerStl]

So..... do you do the fursuit thing for all public appearances? :confused:

[evil ed]

That's gotta be murder of a hot July day!

[RangerStl]

My point! Just curious. :blush:

[RocketT.Coyote]

I wear a cool vest and a Cryopak ice pack in the head. Also limit the time in suit on hot days. Anyway, here's another comic:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/RocketTCoyote/Rocket%20T%20Coyote/rtc16.jpg

[RocketT.Coyote]

Last month I made a number of appearances during the CAP Great Lakes Region Summer Encampment as the model rocketry course mascot. The event took place the very week of the Apollo 11 mission's 40th anniversary. I did my best to mark the occassion. Here I am during the cadet graduation party at week's end.
The rocket is a wrecked Aerotech HV ARCAS which I did "Air Guitar" with. Strummed the fins off that beast.

[RocketT.Coyote]

Here's a little bit of a recent launch.

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[RocketT.Coyote]

Here's the furry rocketeer in a recent parade:

[RocketT.Coyote]

Time for an update. My latest effort on YouTube:
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[RocketT.Coyote]

On parade again, last Sunday.

[MysticalRockets]

Ok, I know quite a few people in rocketry that are insane, but you Sir are certifiable.

[RocketT.Coyote]

If by insane you mean creative genius, then guilty as charged.

I still take safety precautions and children love me.

[RocketT.Coyote]

Talked model rockets to a full room at a recent mascot convention held near Detroit, MI this weekend. Rambled on for 90 minutes and held a drawing for door prizes. Later, I transdogrified and wandered around the hotel.

[RocketT.Coyote]

My cameo appearance in a funny webcomic:

[Fred22]

I gotta tell ya the lab coat and coyote outfit are hilarious :) So I take it you do lots of demos for kids?
Cheers
fred

[RocketT.Coyote]

I gotta tell ya the lab coat and coyote outfit are hilarious :) So I take it you do lots of demos for kids?
Cheers
fred

Since the 1980s, I have performed demos for local TV. Static displays at public functions like airshows. Demos for Michigan CAP since the mid-90s. The coyote is the mascot for the CAP model rocketry program here in MI since 2007. Impossible to prep rockets when suited up though, so the Yote does not actually appear during the demos much.

[RocketT.Coyote]

Out to launch--again!

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[RocketT.Coyote]

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[RocketT.Coyote]

With apologies to Jim Flis...

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[RocketT.Coyote]

Zut alors! Any resemblances is purely coincidental. No?
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[RocketT.Coyote]

Should have a write-up in Academy of Model Aeronautics magazine in February. Regards the CAP model rocketry competition here in August. :D

[RocketT.Coyote]

Getting ready for NARAM-54...

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[RocketT.Coyote]

A pic from a local airport fly-in.