Charles_McG
Ciderwright
I got my Titan IIIe off the ground at Bong this weekend. This was a scratch build based on the old Estes kit, modded for powered, pop off boosters and a 29mm core MMT
Decals and booster nose/tailcones courtesy Sandman. Core nose and transition via the large Estes TARC pack. Overly thick lexan fins.
First flight was on E9-4 + 2xC11-0
Slo-mo to apogee:
https://youtu.be/lPuRdJ1obcI
Only minor damage. Lost one of the 8 booster holding posts.
I'm interested in thoughts on the lapboard booster.
The starboard booster hung on too long. The shock cord burned through and the nosecone fell free. The chute was tied below the burn, so the booster came down gracefully. And I'm already planning on a bigger chute for the core.
Decals and booster nose/tailcones courtesy Sandman. Core nose and transition via the large Estes TARC pack. Overly thick lexan fins.
First flight was on E9-4 + 2xC11-0
Slo-mo to apogee:
https://youtu.be/lPuRdJ1obcI
Only minor damage. Lost one of the 8 booster holding posts.
I'm interested in thoughts on the lapboard booster.
The starboard booster hung on too long. The shock cord burned through and the nosecone fell free. The chute was tied below the burn, so the booster came down gracefully. And I'm already planning on a bigger chute for the core.