My MDRM...a slow build...

Hello everyone,

Jon Ott here...long time lurker, new member (joined 13 June, 2015).

I have a NIP MDRM for sale in the Yard Sale section, but I have my MDRM that I've built (started it in May, 2014 (I know...).

Anyway, I started the build, got mobilized to Ft. Hood, TX for a year, and I just got back home. Once I get fully moved in and my wife and I get used to being around eachother again, I'll get back to finishing this guy off.

I'm posting a couple pics. Nothing special. I wish I took pics during the build, but in hindsight I remember thinking that this was a popular model and build threads were likely done over and over, so I didn't do it.

I need to finish filling and sanding, mount the lugs, second prime, sand, paint and decal out.

He's my introductory model into MPR. (What have I done?!)

I also fly R/C heli's and giant scale fixed wing...my wife is not entrely happy with me sometimes :wink:

So, here's my Max, with it's little sibling (regular LPR DRM).

Jon

Use it for your Level 1 cert and get into HPR too

I just finished one. I didn't fill the fins, and I used paint/primer combo, but I like it.

Are you going to go standard, or will you be trying one of the StickerShock variations?

I scratch built one and have a DMRM kit to build.I have the mini and regular size kit.Really like this rocket.Very nice flier.

Finish it and fly it...you won't regret it!

This is one of my favorite rockets for looks, value, build, durability, flight, wow factor and general popularity. Just leave it in your living room and non-rocket head guests are sure to be wowed. Mine flew very well on an Aerotech G64 reload, so it's a great intro to reloads when you're ready.

Some tips:
-If you're going with the original decals, I'd suggest cutting the biggest skull band decal in half and applying one half at a time.
-Filling the fins are optional, but I did it and found it very easy since it is such a wide and flat surface. Filler goes on so easy and sands so easy. Easiest fill and sand job I've had yet. Boy, I hate sanding, but I didn't mind it for the fins.
-If your wife is upset with your hobbies, just tell her it's better than spending money at the bars or gambling (this works even if you go to bars and gamble).

Best luck to you on your build!

Welcome Jon, fellow Hoosier?
There is a club in Muncie and Indiana Rocketry in Lafayette. Keep them and come fly them!
Look forward to the build, I should buy your other one because I want one!

Nick@JET said:

Welcome Jon, fellow Hoosier?
There is a club in Muncie and Indiana Rocketry in Lafayette. Keep them and come fly them!
Look forward to the build, I should buy your other one because I want one!

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Great looking build. Like fine wine and bourbon the best take a little time before they are ready to go.

If you live near the Indiana, Kentucky border and are looking for a place to fly, the Bluegrass Rocketry Society has a launch in Elizabethtown, KY near Ft. Knox every second Saturday of the month. Their website is https://www.kyrocketry.com/

I joined last month to launch my MDRM on a G80, they are a neat group of guys.
Thanks
Joe