I am in the process of redoing my website completely and will take that into consideration. I do that on some images so you can click on the image and get a bigger more detailed version.Originally posted by Maagic
Hi Sheri, I know I am probably in the minority here, but with me being on dialup I noticed the images on your site take a long time to fully load. I took a peek at your HTML and discovered it is because you are adding height and width attributes to your image tags instead of simply resizing the images and reuploading the smaller images and linking to those.
The way you have it now, the HTML code is "forcing" those large images into smaller constraits, and in a few cases it makes some of the images appear to have jagged sections, especially in areas where there are straight lines or contrasting colors.
Don't take that as a complaint, just some constructive criticism.
Originally posted by chanstevens
Let's coax Bob Cox to weigh in on this one. He's not built it et, but purchased one and done quite a bit of pre-build work/analysis.
Originally posted by BobCox
To fxrs,
Comments on Sheri's appearance and clothing are off-topic and not particularly welcome. Yes, she is an attractive woman. Great. Move on.
Back to the original topic:
Yes, I have one of Sheri's Saturn 1B's in my hairy paws. So far I have read through the directions several times, weighed and measured each of the components, and built a pretty accurate RockSim model. I have not yet started construction.
SCALE ACCURACY: This is my first Saturn kit, so I do not claim to be an expert on the nit-picky scale details. Lately I have been doing a lot of reading about the Saturn IB and the Apollo program. Based on that, I would say that Sheri's 1:48 Saturn beats the 1:70 Estes, 1:70 Semroc, and ant-scale Zooch versions for accuracy. The molded capsule and the corrugated styrene wraps on Sheri's kit look really make it stand out from the other kits. The Apogee 1:70 Saturns, with their custom vacuformed parts, still look like the gold standards for scale accuracy for Apollo purists.
MATERIALS: The custom-molded resin capsule is the crown jewel of this kit, and it has a lot of detail. The body tubes and centering rings are very strong, but quite heavy as a result. The weight of all the included components is about 52-53 oz. To this must still be added two parachutes, glue, paint, or an engine, which would be about 14-15 more ounces. I do not believe it is possible to stay under the 1500g takeoff weight limit for Large Model Rockets specified by FAA and NFPA. As such, this is legally a High Power Rocket and would require an FAA waiver (not just a notification) to fly. In addition, the flyer would have to be HPR certified to legally launch this anywhere that enforces NFPA 1127, even when using a 'G' motor.
Sheri's 1:48 Saturn 1B is very similar in diameter and length to the 1:70 Apogee Saturn V, yet the Apogee kit weighs about 35% less. The weight difference is almost entirely due to the heavy-duty tubing, thick centering rings, and the solid resin capsule.
INSTRUCTIONS: Overall, quite clearly written, with lots of B&W photo illustrations. The target audience is definitely experienced builders, not beginners.
Most of the detail parts must be constructed from dowels, balsa blocks, sheet styrene, and styrene rods. A separate booklet is full of templates for fabricating these parts.
Included with the kit is a HUGE blueprint of the entire kit drafted by Sheri. Very nicely done, and I will probably hang mine on the wall of my den when I am done building the kit.
One area where the instructions are a little weak is the painting details. To do a decent job, the builder is going to have to do a fair amount of web searching looking for historical pictures. A CD with these pictures (or at least a list of links to them) would have been nice.
OVERALL: This is a big, impressive kit when built. It demands plenty of effort and no small amount of skill on the part of the builder, but the result should be a very rewarding project when completed. Just be aware that this really is a High Power Rocket and plan accordingly.
Oops! You're right.Originally posted by sheri
The decal package has a lot of documentation on the placement of all the markings, paint/roll patterns, decals, etc.
Originally posted by BobCox
I withdraw my earlier objection.
Originally posted by 11Bravo
I wanna see someone stick a 75mm in that 1:36 scale 747.
Originally posted by BobCox
Sticking it in wouldn't be very exciting... but igniting it sure would!
Originally posted by BobCox
. What do you think he will say about a behemoth like that flying unguided while shooting a stream of flame?
Good answer!Originally posted by roadkill
I'd say:
'YeeeeeHaaaawwwww.... '
Originally posted by roadkill
I'd say:
'YeeeeeHaaaawwwww.... '
Originally posted by BobCox
Dave was already concerned about me flying a 2-pound foam airplane with an electric motor under radio control. What do you think he will say about a behemoth like that flying unguided while shooting a stream of flame?
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