My Big Daddy (Pictured somewhere above) is undergoing an upgrade. I replaced the shock chord with a heat proof elastic chord. I also sanded it down and have begun repainting it.
Short 'n Fat Addict
My Big Daddy (Pictured somewhere above) is undergoing an upgrade. I replaced the shock chord with a heat proof elastic chord. I also sanded it down and have begun repainting it.
Darkside RocketrySoon to Come!
"Getting bored with those rockets? Time to switch sides!"
"Get yourself a Darksider!"
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This is my Big Daddy clone, modified for a rear-engine eject so that I could blend the nose with the body.
Member
Sweet!
Captain Low-N-Slow
That is really cool!Originally Posted by DavidQ
NAR 91107, Level 2
I think paint and I have an uneasy truce going.
Lifetime Member
Whoa David.....got yourself a real winner there!
Member
That is too cool. Grest detail!Firs time poster. This is my first custom paint job and I was so excited about it that I had to share it on here.
My girlfriend and I just recently got into rocketry. This Big Daddy is our seventh rocket and the first one that we've done a custom paint job on. We're getting better at finishing our rockets every time.
I'm particularly proud of how well the masking turned out since it was our first time doing that as well. It's not 100% perfect but we're quite satisfied.
We got a BD because it seemed like a great rocket to hone our sanding and painting skills on since it's a nice big canvas.
Rockets to date: 97
(last rocket = 38mm MC Little John)
MMX: 20
A: 13
B/C: 35
D/E: 14
29mm: 10
38mm: 5
Senior Member
Finally got this bugger done. No clear coat yet.
Last edited by foamy; 22nd February 2012 at 02:28 PM.
Captain Low-N-Slow
That looks amazing! Is it all paint?
NAR 91107, Level 2
I think paint and I have an uneasy truce going.
Senior Member
Thanks. It's all Rustoleum except for the little diamonds on top of the nose cone (of which, you can only see one). They were part of the decal set that came with the kit.
Lifetime Member
Nice paint...looks like you put some time into it.
Senior Member
Yeah, it took a while. Mainly from a motivational angle. Lots of taping.
Senior Member
Wow! Impressive! Are sure you want to launch it?
Oblivious to time
Outstanding effort! Excellent results!
Lots and lots'a of taping I'd wager. All with clean lines too!
Last edited by bradycros; 25th January 2012 at 11:02 AM.
The process is continuous...
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Thanks T. You bet it's going flying! It had a few under it's fins while it was lingering in yellow. What comes after a D12-3 in the way of power? Just a little more.
Of the tips, tricks and tools I've garnered from from you and your build threads—patience—is what I've made the best use of. Thanks.
Last edited by foamy; 25th January 2012 at 02:04 PM.
Rocket Dad
Here is the one I just finished last week. Chickened out on the pain job ... partially due to skill and partially due to cold weather painting issues.
I used Rustoleum Metalic Black on top of a couple coats of white sanded primer. The applied just the "Big Daddy" name sticker.
Papa Elf
Just finished my Big Daddy. Decided to go with the Red Max theme. The red is darker than what these photos show.
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http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?54207-Secret-Santa-Christmas-in-July-2013&p=533837#post533837
Will work for sparkies!!!
That's one totally AWESOME Big Daddy!!!
Certified Rocket Monkey
Der Grosse Vati!
Jawohl!
Kit (AKA Cranky Kong)
Total Total Impulse as BAR: 7,753.69 Ns (Equivalent to a 51% M motor.)
=| Calirado, Colofornia...what's the diff anymore? |=
Papa Elf
I ordered a Der Red Max 18" chute for it
http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?54207-Secret-Santa-Christmas-in-July-2013&p=533837#post533837
Senior Member
A big daddy with a secret...
It's got an embedded second stage!
Inside is a cone that extends upward into the rocket. That holds the upper stage engine and mount. The base of that engine is only 2" into the rocket to avoid the Krushnic effect, since the body is 3" in diameter. The lower engine extends out by about 3/4".
New Member
These all look awesome....I just can't seem to get mine finished, and I forgot to attach the shock cord mount to the front bulkhead in my haste to get it started
Obsessed with Rocketry
Love the big daddy. I am working a drag race upscale.
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NAR/Tripoli Level 3
Level 1 - LOC Minie Magg; Level 2 - PR Broken Arrow;
Level 3 - 10 inch Nike Smoke
Ns for Year: 0 but back in the USA. Builds starting today!!!!
My rockets usually fly naked. If they survive, they earn their paint.
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Captain Low-N-Slow
It sounds killer! Any photos of the inside?
NAR 91107, Level 2
I think paint and I have an uneasy truce going.
Captain Low-N-Slow
Love the digital camo! How did you do that?
NAR 91107, Level 2
I think paint and I have an uneasy truce going.
Rocket Dad
X2 on that request
Rocket Dad
Here is my second Big Daddy.
Build Upgrades:
Epoxy fin fillets inside and out.
Kevlar shock cord tied around the MM and through the forward CR
All CR's coated with a light layer of epoxy.
Aluminium screw on 24mm motor retainer from Rocketarium
In case the pics are not clear ... used Reviving Red metalic one coat laquer from Testors and Black metalic one coat laquer from Testors.
Rocketry Newbie
Red and black Walmart paint. Excelsior Rocketry Der Grosser Vati decal set.
TARASDAD
Rocketry Novice
Estes - Big Bertha (1); Big Daddy (0); Vagabond (1); V2 (2); STM 012 (0); QCC Explorer (0)
Custom Rockets - Redliner (0)
Aerotech - IQSY Tomahawk (1)
Semroc - Hawk Boost Glider (0)
In the build pile
PemTech Screaming Green Meanie; K&S Super Flash
Rocket Powered Preacher
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Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
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I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
Plays with Crayons
My Big Daddy... Originally planned to use the retro black/yellow paint scheme and decal set, I decided at the last minute to do something a bit different and based on the similarity that it was having to my Gizmo use the same vinyl. Vinyl is from Stickershock of course.
-James Hamilton
L2
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I love America but I also love Canadian bacon, whiskey, and MOTORS.
Senior Moment
I originally had this painted all yellow but then the wife said I had too many yellow rockets. So... I decided to add some extra color to my Big Daddy this afternoon.
Jeff Vegh
TRA# 03011
NAR# 92403
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