Nice weather out today so I took it outdoors to assemble and take a picture or two before doing a weight check.
Top end with CF airframe came in at 9 pounds, bottom fin can/tank tubes came in at 8 pounds - 17 pounds of components so far.
Total under still 20 pounds, but I have yet to add the recovery system and recovery harness and rail guide hard points, some internal structural reinforcement, avionics and of course the motor hardware, and...the lead ballast on the front end for CG adjustment.
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Man!! that is impressive! Looking awesome!!
It doesn't look as intimidating outside...inside the house, it is kinda scary.
naaah...still looks intimidating to me even outside! That is one beautiful build MaxQ...just stunning.
That is one sweet rocket
Thanks Alexander...took this to my club meet over the weekend to get advice from the guys on rail guides, internal structure and weight/motor range.
Tried to keep it light on the build....but it looks like AUW is going to put me at least in the K range at a minimum.
I've two months to go before LDRS, not sure I can get this done.
Sure don't want to rush this just to make a deadline.
Nice weather out today so I took it outdoors to assemble and take a picture or two before doing a weight check.
Top end with CF airframe came in at 9 pounds, bottom fin can/tank tubes came in at 8 pounds - 17 pounds of components so far.
Total still under 20 pounds, but I have yet to add the recovery system and recovery harness and rail guide hard points, some internal structural reinforcement, avionics and of course the motor hardware, and...the lead ballast on the front end for CG adjustment.
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And don't forget the paint! I expect that to be perfect! :wink:
Fluorescent orange so it'll be easy to find, amiright?
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