GDJ
Semi-retired Rocketry guy
Yep. This is a 1:1 scale clone of the Estes kit #1925 "Exocet MM 38". This rocket is a scale-down test for my L1 model (3" bodytube. Literally a scale-up of this kit).
So far just the basics are done so far. Cut out all the fins out of 1/8" Birch plywood, Airfoil profiled. I have the MMT (24mm) installed as with the retainer. All fins are TTB constructed (MMT extends all the way up to the front leading root of the front fins).
This isn't a exact clone since it's made entirely of Quest Aerospace parts, but the bodytube within 1mm of the original Estes plans for length, within 0.5mm diameter. It's overbuilt to maintain a 10:1 power/weight ratio which will be similar to the 3" model. Also this one is going to go VERY fast for a small mid-power model, hence the birch fins and TTB construction on all the fins.
Simulated and planned around a E-15 engine, it's just stable enough to fly a 24mm F21 if need be.
Here it is so far:
View attachment Estes %22Exocet%22.ork
View attachment Estes %22Exocet%22.rkt
So far just the basics are done so far. Cut out all the fins out of 1/8" Birch plywood, Airfoil profiled. I have the MMT (24mm) installed as with the retainer. All fins are TTB constructed (MMT extends all the way up to the front leading root of the front fins).
This isn't a exact clone since it's made entirely of Quest Aerospace parts, but the bodytube within 1mm of the original Estes plans for length, within 0.5mm diameter. It's overbuilt to maintain a 10:1 power/weight ratio which will be similar to the 3" model. Also this one is going to go VERY fast for a small mid-power model, hence the birch fins and TTB construction on all the fins.
Simulated and planned around a E-15 engine, it's just stable enough to fly a 24mm F21 if need be.
Here it is so far:
View attachment Estes %22Exocet%22.ork
View attachment Estes %22Exocet%22.rkt