One down, more to go....

Since the de rigueur method for displaying new builds seems to be on a set of stairs, here is the first of my winter builds to be completed: Twilight.

This is perhaps the most traditional of my latest projects, so she ended up getting finished first. The others are more eclectic and require more time in finishing.

Twilight stands 48" tall but weighs only 7.75 oz without motors. I am planning a D12/E9 combo for the maiden flight at NSL.

Nice.

ATTA BOY LUTHER! (name that movie)

Love the irregular zig zag.

Gary Byrum said:

ATTA BOY LUTHER! (name that movie)

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"The Ghost and Mr. Chicken"

Separation at the top...must be stuffed?
Anywhoo---looks like you are in the Zone...:wink:

Scotty Dog said:

Separation at the top...must be stuffed?
Anywhoo---looks like you are in the Zone...:wink:

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We're cramming for NSL. Can't you tell? We had to dodge weather conditions to get stuff painted. Well, I did.

Like the lines.
Chute or streamer?
Is recovery device above or below the transition?

Scotty Dog said:

Separation at the top...must be stuffed?

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BABAR said:

Chute or streamer? Is recovery device above or below the transition?

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Thanks, guys!

The upper stage motor/stuffer tube extends all the way up to 3" above the transition. Nose cone separation. 18" 'chute.

I love joined fins on two stagers--such a nice clean design--and hard to do correctly!! Looks like you nailed it --very nice :wink:

hornet driver said:

I love joined fins on two stagers--such a nice clean design--and hard to do correctly!! Looks like you nailed it --very nice :wink:

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Thanks Hornet. Yeah, I knew the joined fins were going to be a challenge, so I tried a new technique.

What I did with these fins was to paper the upper and lower stage fins TOGETHER. The paper held them together as single units, so it was like gluing on 3 single, large fins. Once the fillets were dry, I cut the paper apart.

LW Bercini said:

Thanks Hornet. Yeah, I knew the joined fins were going to be a challenge, so I tried a new technique.

What I did with these fins was to paper the upper and lower stage fins TOGETHER. The paper held them together as single units, so it was like gluing on 3 single, large fins. Once the fillets were dry, I cut the paper apart.

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What a great idea !!! I'm stealing it !! OK, OK, Can I borrow it??

LW Bercini said:

Thanks Hornet. Yeah, I knew the joined fins were going to be a challenge, so I tried a new technique.

What I did with these fins was to paper the upper and lower stage fins TOGETHER. The paper held them together as single units, so it was like gluing on 3 single, large fins. Once the fillets were dry, I cut the paper apart.

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Great idea LW and superlative execution! Looks fast.

hornet driver said:

What a great idea !!! I'm stealing it !! OK, OK, Can I borrow it??

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Well of course you can! It's funny, I seldom share any of my techniques because I assume others are doing pretty much the same things.

Very cool LW! Change the colors a bit and it could morph into a steampunk'd Astron Avenger.

That is a really great looking rocket. Nice work!

caveduck said:

Very cool LW! Change the colors a bit and it could morph into a steampunk'd Astron Avenger.

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hmm...I had to think a bit to remember it, but I do see the resemblance to the Astron Avenger.

Thanks TB. I don't have a working two stager in my fleet right now, so I decided to fill the gap.

LW Bercini said:

Thanks TB. I don't have a working two stager in my fleet right now, so I decided to fill the gap.

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You don't have a three stager either.....hint hint.

Good to see you again Thirsty.

Gary Byrum said:

You don't have a three stager either.....hint hint.

Good to see you again Thirsty.

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Thanks, Gary. I also vote for LW to make a three stager...

Very nice

While the paint was drying on the "major" projects, I finally got this little guy finished.

(I had a helluva time trying to get a decent pic. I probably should have waited until tomorrow to get an outdoor shot, but I wanted to show some kind of progress!)

LW Bercini said:

What I did with these fins was to paper the upper and lower stage fins TOGETHER. The paper held them together as single units, so it was like gluing on 3 single, large fins. Once the fillets were dry, I cut the paper apart.

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"Rule #1 of Airplane Design: Know where to steal good ideas."
- Bob Parks