Well folks ,this is the last of my TLP builds for the season.
It`s the HAWK MIM23-A
El Phantasmo is doing a build also ,his is the 23B ,the main difference being the aft steering fins.
Cheers
Paul T
Local TLP detail nut
Well folks ,this is the last of my TLP builds for the season.
It`s the HAWK MIM23-A
El Phantasmo is doing a build also ,his is the 23B ,the main difference being the aft steering fins.
Cheers
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
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Manitoba Rocketry Group
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Local TLP detail nut
Here are the templates and parts.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
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CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
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Shredding since 1997
Mobile X-ray Tech
I'm in.
So I can see how mine should have been done.
I ain't brushed my teeth in 23 years and I ain't about to start now. - My brother-in-law.
Not kidding.
Local TLP detail nut
Don`t worry ,this will be the last of this nonsense until next Xmas ,cause I`m getting weary ......Originally Posted by gdjsky01
All work and no play ,makes Paul T a dull boy
Paul (redrum) T
Fit damn it...fit !
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Nosecone extension and tailcone being formed.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Here`s the little hat all formed and glued ,but no finishing epoxy as yet.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Senior Member
Andy
Local TLP detail nut
For a change ,you`ll see very little text ,cause a picture is worth a 1000 words...and change
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Nosecone
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Tip cut off ,so that after NC extension is glued on ,Gorilla Glue Polyurathane (expands into a foam in moisture) can be poured in through other end.
NC sanded where extension will be glued on for better adhesion ,and washed down with alcohol.
***NOTE*** I always wash my NCs styrene ,poly or FG in soap then alcohol to remove mold release agents ,cause you don`t want to scrub that stuff into the plastic/FG and get bad paint adhesion....right ! Then wipe down again after sanding.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
The area that accepts the "hat" gets a 120 grit scrub ,so the finish epoxy can "key" into the grooves.
Fin.Epox. was then heavily brushed into the hat until it turns translucent and soaked ,then exrta is added and the whole thing plopped onto the nosecone and eyeballed ......hey ,it works
The NC is placed upright so the epoxy runs down ,and any extra that seeps out is wiped away with alcohol and let to cure for a couple of days.
Tail cone next and pretty much same process as per coating with Fin.Epox. so no text (keep in mind, I`m a two finger keyboard diddler ,so this is a time waster)
If it`s important ,I`ll mention it !
Right
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
I used my own heavier card stock for the tailcone ,that`s jst me of course.
For some reason, the aft end of the TC must extend 1/8" past the the centering ring ,whatever.
And as usual, I use my own motor tube ,aluminum lined (but sure if it helps ,but it is heavier stock...and I found a BUNCH of 24mm motor tube in my stash ,all 2 feet long and heavy wall.....BONUS ,cause i have a "fun" build in the wings (3x24mm cluster long thing ,a la mean machine type )
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
This is the 2 part fin template to make the fins.It is indeed a large fin ,but I have an idea to make it look better
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
The pattern is taped togther ,but it`s just not right.How can this thing steer itself ?
Cut that SOB apart shall we.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Using my Basswood ,I`m cutting the "main" fins .
The other fins I`ll cut seperately .
Paul t
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Aft steering fins.
PT
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
The main fins have been cut.The pencil lines you see are my sanding giudes for the bevels ,all hand done of course with sandpaper and a block of wood ......no S%$t seriously !
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Hey "T" and anybody else who cares about where I do my sanding...like it`s anybody`s business LOL
Well ,I`m in a good mood, so I`ll show you my sanding box.
It`s 2 feet wide ,4 feet wide and 8inches deep.
The top is peg board and the sides are pine boards ,the bottom is 1/4" plywood.
I have a 4" hole in the front ,so it goes to my main dust collector or add the adaptor and the Shop Vac does it.
Place the stuff you want to sand on top ,turn on the switch and BOOM ,no dust BS.
***NOTE***If you use a shop vac or similar ,wrap an old T-shirt around the filter.This will catch the fine dust before it gets to the air filter ,because the fine dust will clog it pretty fast.Easier to clean that T-Shirt filter than the main.
You can tell pretty quick when your vacuum is suck holing for air.Just listen and feel for suction.
My shop also has two hang up air filters @ 650 CFM and still can`t keep up with dust.
POINT- do it outside
But it works !
Raul T
Last edited by sodmeister; 5th February 2012 at 08:50 PM.
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Member
Brilliant! I know what I'm building tomorrow.
N.A.R. # 93858
Level 1: Badd Azz Rocketry -Zztarfire
“We will never be an advanced civilization as long as rain showers can delay the launching of a space rocket” George Carlin
Local TLP detail nut
The same old same old ,fill and and, fill and sand !
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Tailcone done.Final fill and sanded ,then coated with thin CA and sanded with 400 .....done.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
No text......
Raul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Aft fins....
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
I got the main fins sanded ,and beveled.
Not an easy task ,as they are very long and being only 1/8" thick you have to take care.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Main fins and steering fins
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Local TLP detail nut
Nose cone done, and the Gorilla Glue is all foamed up.
Just a little sanding on the seam and done.
Rock solid !
Pau T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
Oblivious to time
Hey "T" and anybody else who gives a S%$# about where I do my sanding...like it`s anybody`s business !
Well ,I`m in a good mood, so I`ll show you my sanding box.
It`s 2 feet wide ,4 feet wide and 8inches deep.
The top is peg board and the sides are pine boards ,the bottom is 1/4" plywood.
I have a 4" hole in the front ,so it goes to my main dust collector or add the adaptor and the Shop Vac does it.
Place the stuff you want to sand on top ,turn on the switch and BOOM ,no dust BS.
***NOTE***If you use a shop vac or similar ,wrap an old T-shirt around the filter.This will catch the fine dust before it gets to the air filter ,because the fine dust will clog it pretty fast.Easier to clean that T-Shirt filter than the main.
You can tell pretty quick when your vacuum is suck holing for air.Just listen and feel for suction.
My shop also has two hang up air filters @ 650 CFM and still can`t keep up with dust.
POINT- do it outside
But it works !
Raul T (according to Jamaicans)
That is a very good set up you have. Thanks for the pictures and the filtering discription.
The process is continuous...
Member
Very nice. Do you have any internal bracing for the peg board or do just put a heavy/stiff sanding plate/surface on the peg board to do the sanding? IOW, you don't normally have your part to be sanded on the PB itself?
--David
Local TLP detail nut
It`s actually a pretty stiff surface ,so no bracing needed (the pegboard is 1/4" thick)
To get better suction when sanding smaller parts ,I will blank off a portion of the sanding table ,say maybe half ,just using cardboard.
I do usually have the part sitting on a rubber pad ,the king used for hand routing, it`s non-slip and about 1/4" thick.
Paul T
ROCKETRY DELINQUENT ,I put my soul in what I do.
I built a rocket, and on the seventh day ,I rested
Level 3
CAR 1033
Manitoba Rocketry Group
CTI a better way to fly !
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