The 30" long BT-7.51" Loc airframes get a coat of thin CA on the ends of the tubes to seal them. Ends are sanded smooth, and first one is covered in Monokote. In general, I tend to cover Loc/Paper rockets in Monokote or Ultracote instead of painting. Way less work, IMO, equal or nicer results, adds considerable strength to the airframe, and makes it waterproof.
Great to see you here, Joe! Absolutely, put 'er on the building blocks! Looks like you've had a busy few months in the RC world...haven't had much up in the air this year yet, a big Cub but nothing fast or fancy. 2018 maybe...
Thanks all!
Glad to hear your going to Airfest, can't wait to see your flights and you!
Is this the type of Monokote that is applied with a hot iron? Would love to see a video of this as I've often thought about it. Looks good as always, Eric!
Yeah, it's been a busy Summer in the R/C world between rain storms. Too many hobbies I guess. I've been enjoying flying with my son. He doesn't get the whole rocket thing. He likes them but wold rather not spend the money on motors. I'm going to try to hit a few of the upcoming launches. See you at MWP for sure. I'm sure I'll have some monokoted LOC creation off some sort.
I hear you! As you know, I do both too. I love both hobbies, but can really only swing one at a time. So each hobby gets there own lulls and busy seasons! Haven't burned any gasoline, methanol, or nitromethane in planes this year, but have burned a decent amount of AP and BP in rockets! Looking forward to seeing you and your Monokote creations (Cherokee???) at Midwest Power. Oooh, hope you're bringing a Phoenix or two...I'll have to get mine done by then!
I'm the same way. My son pulls me toward R/C and Gary D. and Bill G. and all the crazies at TMO pull me toward the rockets. I just don't want to disappoint anyone. It is tough juggling both hobbies but i have way too much money invested in them to give up either one although I might be able to buy a Summer home if I sold out either one. The R/C rocket gliders make a nice compromise of both hobbies.
A bunch of family events are preventing me from attending some of the big launches this year but MWP is a Mandatory Event. I will have the Cherokee, The Super Phoenix (on an I59), and at least an EZ I (on an I65) with me at MWP. All Monokoted. Hopefully I can get one of my regular Phoenix's ready as well.
Almost there on the big (Mother) and little (Queen) guys. Stop by the Loc booth at Airfest to take a look. Will update the thread with progress soon!
Eric, looking forward to seeing these guys completed. Always wanted a Mother Lode since seeing Ron's adds as a kid. Will be buying one when the kit comes out for sure
Good stuff.
Looking forward to flight reports from AirFest.
The King will be done before Midwest Power; plan is to have them all there, plus the Esoteric, Top Gunn, and so on.
Uhhh.. how are you going to fit all of that in the car?
Awesome! Beautiful rocket and great shots - what was the altitude on the three Ks? Looking forward to your pics from MWP!
So the 4" version is the Queen Viper? I was just given one of these on the condition that I need to build and fly the bird. I couldn't find reference to the 4" Viper, so I'm guessing I have one of the first kits to be made.
Looking forward to building this and flying it... Guess I'll have to stock up on motors!
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