Wildman - Shape Shifter Gallery

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Gary, is the the kit that Wildman has listed as Shapeshifter Jr?

If so, is there a Shapeshifter that is not a Junior?

Yeah thats how Tim has it listed.

GaryT said:

Yeah thats how Tim has it listed.

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Thanks. Its next in the index.

Welcome to the Wildman Shape Shifter Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Wildman Shape Shifter Jr and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Wildman: Shape Shifter Jr:



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

Wildman Shape Shifter Jr Basic Information.

Wildman Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Shape Shifter Jr Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced: 2011
Final Year:
Designer: Gary Tortora

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x38mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter: 2.1"
Span:
Weight: 4.5 lbs

Mfg. Description: Designed by Gary Tortora, this kit features a 38mm motor mount. Standing nearly five feet tall and measuring 2.1" in diameter, it weighs just 4.5 pounds and can be flown on motors from H through J impulse. This Kit Includes

2.1" x 31" fiberglass booster
2.1" x 16" fiberglass payload section
2.1" x 1" fiberglass vent band
7.2" long fiberglass coupler
5-1 filament fiberglass wound nose cone
3/32" G10 fiberglass fins
2 centering rings
3 fiberglass coupler bulk plates
2 fiberglass airframe bulk plates
38mm fiberglass motor mount
3 welded eyebolts
3 quick links
Nuts, washers, Rivets,sheer pins (Wildman 2013 Web Ad)



2012 Web Ad 2013 Web Ad










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads
New From WILDMAN ROCKETRY The SHAPE SHIFTER

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

JAL3 said:

Gary, is the the kit that Wildman has listed as Shapeshifter Jr?

If so, is there a Shapeshifter that is not a Junior?

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For all Wildman kits (with the exception of the minimum diameter ones), the naming scheme is as follows:

Mini/Child - 1.5" airframe, 29mm MMT, 0.062" fins
Lite - 2.1" thin wall airframe, 29mm MMT, 0.062" fins
Junior - 2.1" standard wall airframe, 38mm MMT, 0.093" fins
<standard kit name> - 3" airframe, 54mm MMT, 0.125" fins
Extreme - 4" airframe, 76mm MMT, 0.188" fins
Ultimate - 6" airframe, 98mm MMT, 0.188" fins
(Mega - 12" airframe...)

John:
The kit was originally designed as a 5" kit. Tim was planing to do the 5" later which is were the Jr came from. No 5" as of yet though.

Thanks for the information. I do appreciate it.

Here is the Wildman Proto type # 1

Where it is now is anyone's guess.LOL

blackjack2564 said:

Where it is now is anyone's guess.LOL

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I'm pretty sure I saw it in the belly of the beast a couple weeks ago.

GaryT said:

The kit was originally designed as a 5" kit. Tim was planing to do the 5" later which is were the Jr came from. No 5" as of yet though.

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Dude a 5" with a 98mm (or better yet, 114mm) mount would be SICK!

blackjack2564 said:

Here is the Wildman Proto type # 1

Where it is now is anyone's guess.LOL

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Is that this one after is was painted?

Dave:
THAT! was what I sent to Tim from day one. At that time he came out with like 4-5 new kits that were all 2.6". Rocksim file for the 5" was done a few years back.

+1.

Tim had a poll on that topic. I thought the results were clear...

https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?42301-Which-kit-should-I-make-an-Ultimate&p=398896#post398896

Green Jello said:

Is that this one after is was painted?

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Yes it is. I should have taken pic on plain background instead of that Oriental rug. The pattern takes away from the Shape Shifter.

daveyfire said:

Dude a 5" with a 98mm (or better yet, 114mm) mount would be SICK!

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114mm for sure.



Braden

I242WH 4090'

Wow.

This thread has gotten more action in the last 24 hours that it did all of last year.

GaryT said:

I242WH 4090'

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Bummer ,
beat me
I242 4030'

Maybe if we keep it up, Tim will figure it out that we still want the 5" version.

pshooter26 said:

Bummer ,
beat me
I242 4030' View attachment 120897

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Hey still pretty darn close though huh.

Heh heh

Think you're 6 - 8 oz lighter. Solid rocket, good flyer, great design.
Thanks Gary

Just think guys a black tube Shape Shifter. It would sell out in 2 days.
gp

Does the Black Saturday Mini count?
Beautiful Vinyl Decals courtesy of Stickershock, with one checked band omitted.

nute said:

Does the Black Saturday Mini count?
Beautiful Vinyl Decals courtesy of Stickershock, with one checked band omitted.
View attachment 160364

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Nate, that looks great! Job well done! What do you have planned for the first flight? Make sure to post pics whatever you do.

BTW, which shade of green did you get the decals in? Mine are lime green and I was wondering if that's what it looks like. Gotta say, it looks pretty good without the second checkered band. Maybe I'll end up doing mine like that.

-S


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Thanks!
I'm still deciding on what to do for the first launch, I'll have to check the final weight. I was planning on maybe an F22J bit I doubt that'll have enough oomph. Perhaps an F40W then. I personally like that motor, but I'll have to run some Sims. I've got a G53FJ waiting in the wings... I'll definitely post pics!

The decals are Lime Green or alien green, I'm not sure what they're listed as on his site, but I'm pretty sure it is the lime.
I can't wait to see how yours turns out!

I just finished mine but I haven't gotten to take any pics yet.........
I'll try to post some tomorrow.......

Teddy

OK.........
I finished my Shape Shifter,,,,,,,,
But if you don't mind I'd like to refer to it as
"Hyper Velocity"


Now I know Tim Lehr better then 10 years........
I know him to be helpful,,,,
And one of the most knowledgeable men in rocketry.....
Maybe it has something to do with there being more snow on his roof these last few years if you know what I mean,,,,,
He keeps putting extra parts in with the rocket kits,,,, I don't know what these are for,,,,,,,


The back of my rocket came out great.....
Motor retention is Aeropack True minimum Diameter............
The retainer is set to a depth for a Aerotech 38 / 1080 case..............


The avionics bay is really why I'm posting this.........


The overall bay came out nice,,,,,,,


Continued next post................

Teddy

My intent was to see if I could fit everything
that a full size av bay of mine has in a 38mm coupling............

It was a very tight fit,,,,,,,,,,,,,
The wall thickness of the coup and the airframe is 1/8",,,,,,,
so I had to order 2/56" X 1/4" long shear pins so they didn't protrude into the avionics compartment..........
The way the sled is in the coup rotationally ( if that is a word or makes sense ) allows room for the plastic rivets to come through,,,,,,,,
The sled,, 2 bulkheads and the coupling will only go together one way............


Along the sides of the sled I had to round out the ply,,,,,,,,,,,



As per the norm for my builds,,,,
The nose cone shoulder is held in with rivets and the Big Red Bee Transmitter goes in the nose cone...............
Also as per my "norm" there is a piston over the avionics bay under the main,,,,,,,,,,,
Much less likely to burn the main and it makes the echarge 3 times more efficient............

Mark Hayes from stickershock,,,, you are the man................

Teddy

Ohhh,,, Ohhhh,,,,,
That's my beautiful wife Sandy in the first pic,,,,,
She just had a total hip replacement
and you guys all wished her well and get better soon....................
Thank you so much...................


( Now she squeaks when she walks,,,,, eeaaa,,eeaa,,,eeaaa,,, )