EAC Viper XL build

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

o1d_dude said:
When you hit the Thrustcurve site just click on "Guide". When you get to that page, it will show you "Example Rockets" and they are arrayed with the most recently edited birds at the top of the list.

You can only see your own rockets on the "My Stuff" page but you can always see the "Example Rockets" at the bottom of the "Guide" page. Most times we just don't scroll down far enough because we're running sims on our own stuff.

Looks like you and I are dominating the Thrustcurve site.

Yep, that whole scrolling down thing is a learning curve for me. LOL

1600 ft on a G53. That gets my vote!

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

patelldp said:
I think I suggested it before, but you didn't work it into this paint job.

Spray your base coat, mask for your stripes. Spray a layer of clear paint FIRST. This will seal the masking lines so your clear paint will bleed. Then paint your stripe color over the clear.

Fixed.

You probably did suggest it, I just probably forgot about it. I'll definitely try that next time.

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

Time for decals. Since Kit asked earlier about applying vinyl decals, I took a LOT of photos.

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

More decal photos. Lining up the long one was tedious. I wanted to make sure it was centered and straight.

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

I did say I took a lot of photos...

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

And the body tube decal. I placed it so that the break between the two tubes was between two of the letters. Worked out pretty good!

qquake2k · Feb 26, 2012

Okay, I am just tickled pink (that was for you Kit!) about how this turned out! Some of the dimensions may not be exact, but it most definitely looks like an EAC Viper. The metallic electric pink Testors paint ended up matching the decals better than I had hoped. I love the design of this rocket, and the decals turned out perfectly. I wish I had gotten a decal that says "EAC Viper XL", but I can still do that. I did have some paint issues, but they were minor, and I was able to overcome them. This may end up being my favorite build of all! Hopefully I'll get to fly this beauty this Saturday at Snow Ranch.

T-Rex · Feb 26, 2012

Absolutely Fantabulous!!!! I can only hope mine comes out as well, if I get to build it.

azgreg · Feb 26, 2012

Jim, I think this is your best one yet.

qquake2k · Feb 27, 2012

T-Rex said:
Absolutely Fantabulous!!!! I can only hope mine comes out as well, if I get to build it.

Thank you! If I can do it, you can do it.

qquake2k · Feb 27, 2012

azgreg said:
Jim, I think this is your best one yet.

Thanks Greg! I think so too. I like this so much, I'm thinking about building a downscale of my upscale, based on BT-60.

Madison Alum · Feb 27, 2012

That's a really nice looking rocket and a great paint job. I've always like the look of the Viper rockets.
John

thobin · Feb 28, 2012

looks good. I like it, I like it alot.

TA

qquake2k · Feb 28, 2012

Madison Alum said:
That's a really nice looking rocket and a great paint job. I've always like the look of the Viper rockets.
John

thobin said:
looks good. I like it, I like it alot.

TA

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it!

qquake2k · Feb 28, 2012

I've never seen this before. The aft rail button screw was apparently too long, and pushed into the motor tube. I've put rail buttons in 3" rockets with 29mm motor tubes before. Weird.

qquake2k · Feb 28, 2012

Got the retention clips done. The Viper is ready to fly!

qquake2k · Feb 28, 2012

The screw is nowhere near long enough. I know what I did. I drilled into it too far. Duh. :bang:

qquake2k · Mar 2, 2012

I got the "eac viper xl" decal in the mail today, and put it on. I should have made the "XL" uppercase, but oh well. It still looks good with a name.

qquake2k · Mar 2, 2012

Got the Viper prepped and wrapped for the trip to Snow Ranch tomorrow. It should be an awesome day for flying! Can't wait to get this beauty in the air!

o1d_dude · Mar 2, 2012

qquake2k said:
Got the Viper prepped and wrapped for the trip to Snow Ranch tomorrow. It should be an awesome day for flying! Can't wait to get this beauty in the air!

Film at eleven!

Good looking bird. Looking forward to seeing this puppy fly.

jungmann1 · Mar 2, 2012

Ok, where did you get the rocket sock?

qquake2k · Mar 2, 2012

jungmann1 said:
Ok, where did you get the rocket sock?

It's called "tubular stockinette". I get it through work, but it's available online. I use the 6" size.

https://www.bandagesplus.com/prd/147/717/Jersey-Tubular-Stockinette.html

qquake2k · Mar 5, 2012

The Viper's maiden flight was a resounding success! Photos and video are on my launch report.

dpower · Mar 9, 2012

qquake2k said:
...Some of the dimensions may not be exact, but it most definitely looks like an EAC Viper. The metallic electric pink Testors paint ended up matching the decals better than I had hoped. I love the design of this rocket, and the decals turned out perfectly...

It looks great quake. Those decals really make it pop.

qquake2k · Mar 9, 2012

dpower said:
It looks great quake. Those decals really make it pop.

Thank you, Paul!

lowga · Apr 2, 2018

Does anyone make a clone kit for the Viper and/or an HPR upscale? Given the amount of interest in this kit, it seems like a no-brainer. For that matter, maybe Estes should make one!

qquake2k · Apr 2, 2018

lowga said:
Does anyone make a clone kit for the Viper and/or an HPR upscale? Given the amount of interest in this kit, it seems like a no-brainer. For that matter, maybe Estes should make one!

Nobody does that I know of. That's why I scratch built an upscale.

qquake2k · Apr 2, 2018

Here is the Open Rocket file, if you want it.

View attachment EAC_Viper_XL_3in_4.ork

EAC Viper XL build

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