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JimZs has a "Sputnik Too" plan from Estes:
https://www.spacemodeling.org/JimZ/eirp_15.htm
I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for.
There's a Rocksim design file for the Sputnik at:
https://www.rocketreviews.com/sputnik.html
As an alternative to the ball and sticks version of the Sputnik, Niel's Paper Models offers a more-realistic Sputnik paper model that you might be able to convert to a flying rocket.
Also, check out the Sputnik kit from Odd'l Rockets.
BTW, you can browse or search for online plans and instructions at https://www.rocketreviews.com/rocketry-plans.html.
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https://www.spacemodeling.org/JimZ/eirp_15.htm
I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for.
There's a Rocksim design file for the Sputnik at:
https://www.rocketreviews.com/sputnik.html
As an alternative to the ball and sticks version of the Sputnik, Niel's Paper Models offers a more-realistic Sputnik paper model that you might be able to convert to a flying rocket.
Also, check out the Sputnik kit from Odd'l Rockets.
BTW, you can browse or search for online plans and instructions at https://www.rocketreviews.com/rocketry-plans.html.
-- Roger
-- Roger
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Thanks for saying so!
I appreciate the feedback.
That Sputnik is a great small field or first rocket launch of the day to check the system and wind.
Andrew:
I have the old Estes Plan #15 if it's any help.
I've been flying mine on B & C6 motors with a streamer recovery ejection pod that helps the "feather weight" recovery a little saving some flattening on the top of the ball after repeated launches
Ps the Sputnik makes a great undercarrage for flying Ghosts and downscales great as well
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Here are some links. One is to some basic info on building a small Sputnik. I also have a couple of photos and one video from a COSROCS Sputnik launch.
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sputnik/sputnik-build.htm
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sputniks1.jpg
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sputnik4.jpg
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sput8.wmv
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sputnik/sputnik-build.htm
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sputniks1.jpg
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sputnik4.jpg
https://home.pcisys.net/~gelder/sput8.wmv
