The flight went well, even though I forgot to thread the rod through the top launch lug. :bangpan: Fortunately, it did fine with just the lower lug. A little bit of wobble on the way up, but straight enough.
Here's a lift-off shot. It was gone in the next frame. :eyepop:
Thanks! I spent about twice as much time as I usually do sanding this one, since it was my first non-cardstock scale model. It did turn out better than I expected, but I have vowed that I will never, ever fill spirals again...
This is a "Bull Puppy" from PML that I bought from a fellow here a couple months back. It was partially started, and what was done was done well. This is the first scale kit that I haven't done something stupid to. Glad I got that out of my system, now where's that V2?
Type: Sport Scale
Motor Mount: 1x38mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 39"
Diameter: 3"
Span:
Weight: 32oz
Mfg. Description: Based on the U.S. Air Force`s Bull Pup missile, this kit is visually exciting on the ground as well as in flight! It`s perfect for beginners and experienced rocketeers alike. Don`t let the name fool you, this puppy is equipped with a 38mm motor mount and can be flown with 29mm motors using the optional motor adapter ADPTR-38/29. 39" tall and weighs approximately 32 oz. Can be flown on G through I motors.
Dado-slotted Quantum Tube airframe for canard fins
Pre-slotted plastic boattail
G-10 Fiberglass fins
38mm motor mount
Both original and military-style decals included
Piston ejection system
Multi-panel nylon parachute
Plastic nose cone
Thin-wall brass launch lug (PML 2012 Web Ad)
Type: Sport Scale
Motor Mount: 1x29mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 28"
Diameter: 2.1"
Span:
Weight: 20oz
Mfg. Description: Based on the U.S. Air Force`s Bull Pup missile, the Bull Puppy 2.1 is the latest addition to the Bull family of rocket kits. A great starter kit with excellent styling and performance. This puppy is perfect for pre-cert F and G flights and smaller fields. Comes complete with military style decals and a pre-slotted plastic boattail. 28" tall and weighs approximately 20 oz. Can be flown on F through H motors.
Dado-slotted Quantum Tube airframe for canard fins
Pre-slotted plastic boattail
G-10 Fiberglass fins
29mm motor mount
Military-style decals included
Piston ejection system
Multi-panel nylon parachute
Plastic nose cone
Thin-wall brass launch lug (PML 2012 Web Ad)
Pole Cat Aerospace 4" Bull Pup kit. This was my first kit build. The kit is very nice and easy to build. Just wish it came with a parachute like so many other kits do.
Awesome job! I'm building one right now and was wondering if you used the ca glue on the shroud and tail cone as it said in the instructions? I want to make sure those are both smooth when all is said and done. I also would like to know the process you did when you did your nose cone? I want it smooth and flush. Thanks oh and the decals who? How? Where?
Just finished my Estes Bull Pup 12D clone. Finish and decals leave a bit to be desired, but my nose cone payload bay and motor screw-on retainer integrated into the boat tail turned out well.