Pegasus XL

[Montaro]

I was looking for the information in space.com about the date for the Dragon rendezvous with the ISS, and i saw that today will be the Orbital pegasus XL launch, i looked for a Cardstock 1:48 and i found this one http://jleslie48.com/gallery_models_postapollo.html so i modified to use a A10T Motor.



I reinforced the fins adding a little tab


And installed inside the body



Create the engine mount


I added a ejection baffle

[Montaro]

The wings mount looked too weak, so i reinforced it !


Finished and ready to be launch today as the real one


the CG is in the wings so i couldn't test using the test swing, so i have to trust in the CP that the oprn rocket give me and pray !!!

today was windy i hope today have a better weather condition.

This is my first model with wings, so i don't have any idea is this will works!

[Montaro]

I just flew it, the flight was great, i think could reach more altitude but i forgot to remove the rod cap

Data Log


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDnERhFN2T0

[WillMarchant]

Nice build and flight, Montaro! Sadly the NuSTAR Pegasus launch is under review and won't happen this month...

[Montaro]

Nice build and flight, Montaro! Sadly the NuSTAR
Pegasus launch is under review and won't happen this month...

Thanks will, yes i just saw the news !

[JAL3]

Sr. Montaro,

I have followed with interest your various contributions to our forum with cardstock rockets. Your work never ceases to please. You are an artist in the medium of paper and I applaud your efforts and contributions.

Thank you for participating.

[Montaro]

Sr. Montaro,

I have followed with interest your various contributions to our forum with cardstock rockets. Your work never ceases to please. You are an artist in the medium of paper and I applaud your efforts and contributions.

Thank you for participating.

Thanks Jal,

everything I've learned here, so the least I can do is share my experiences with everybody.