Poll: Should I build an Alpha III goony or an Alpha III stretch?

qquake2k · Jul 31, 2012

I ended up with two sets of BT-60 Alpha III decals from my Alpha III XXL build. I used one set to convert my Super Alpha into a Super Alpha III. What should I do with the second set? Should I build an Alpha III Goony or an Alpha III Stretch? I've never built a goony before, so that might be fun.

chadrog · Jul 31, 2012

KennB · Jul 31, 2012

If you make numerous, very fine cuts the length of the decals, you can make two complimentary sets of "striped" decals and then build both models.
I'm here to help.
Kenn

blackbrandt · Jul 31, 2012

Just get some more parts and build both!!

Rocketbuilder · Jul 31, 2012

Maybe, just to tick off the Alpha purists and 3FNC lovers, you should build an Alpha IV, with four fins... :tongue:

qquake2k · Jul 31, 2012

Rocketbuilder said:
Maybe, just to tick off the Alpha purists and 3FNC lovers, you should build an Alpha IV, with four fins... :tongue:

Hey, I like the four fin idea! Unfortunately, there was an Alpha IV, but it only had the three fins. So I'd have to come up with a different name or designation.

https://www.rocketreviews.com/alpha-iv---estes-1258-1998-1998.html

qquake2k · Jul 31, 2012

blackbrandt said:
Just get some more parts and build both!!

I've got the parts, I'd just need more decals.

Scotty Dog · Jul 31, 2012

Build a 2 stage Goony
or an Alpha 3 stage goony

hornet driver · Jul 31, 2012

Scotty Dog said:
Build a 2 stage Goony
or an Alpha 3 stage goony

I'm liking those ideas!!!

o1d_dude · Aug 1, 2012

As much as I like the Goony concept, the stretch version just looks better.

fyrwrxz · Aug 1, 2012

qquake2k said:
Hey, I like the four fin idea! Unfortunately, there was an Alpha IV, but it only had the three fins. So I'd have to come up with a different name or designation.

https://www.rocketreviews.com/alpha-iv---estes-1258-1998-1998.html

Hmm- is it just me or would a stretched,goony Alpha IV look like a Big Bertha??? Besides, you should build both-you KNOW this crowd won't be happy until you do!!!

qquake2k · Aug 1, 2012

Scotty Dog said:
Build a 2 stage Goony
or an Alpha 3 stage goony

hornet driver said:
I'm liking those ideas!!!

You guys are a bad influence!

qquake2k · Aug 1, 2012

o1d_dude said:
As much as I like the Goony concept, the stretch version just looks better.

I think I'm leaning that way, too. I can build the stretch version zipperless. The goony wouldn't be long enough.

qquake2k · Aug 1, 2012

fyrwrxz said:
Hmm- is it just me or would a stretched,goony Alpha IV look like a Big Bertha??? Besides, you should build both-you KNOW this crowd won't be happy until you do!!!

Not really. Big Bertha fins are shaped differently, and there are four of them. But a Big Bertha with Alpha III paint and decals would be cool!

GuitarRockets · Aug 1, 2012

op:

op: Love qquake's builds!

qquake2k · Aug 1, 2012

GuitarRockets said:
op:op: Love qquake's builds!

Why thank you, kind sir!

hornet driver · Aug 1, 2012

HMMM, A goony---stretch--stretch goony--staged stretch--staged goony--staged stretched goony---or the ever popular goony staged and stretched! If I were you I'd get a bigger work area. Where I'm from we call this a coffin corner--as in--I painted myself into:bang:

Scotty Dog · Aug 1, 2012

hornet driver said:
HMMM, A goony---stretch--stretch goony--staged stretch--staged goony--staged stretched goony---or the ever popular goony staged and stretched!(QUOTE] PERFECT! And qquake2k is just the guy to pull it off.

qquake2k · Aug 2, 2012

So, we've gone from "Should I build an Alpha III goony or stretch?", to an "Alpha III stretch goony 4-fin 2-stage". You guys are too much! :lol:

View attachment Alpha_III_goony_stretch_4fin_2stage.ork

qquake2k · Aug 2, 2012

How about an "Alpha III stretch goony 3-fin 4-fin 2-stage"?

Alpha_III_goony_stretch_3fin_4fin_2stage_screenshot1.jpg

Alpha_III_goony_stretch_3fin_4fin_2stage_screenshot2.jpg

chadrog · Aug 2, 2012

qquake2k said:
How about an "Alpha III stretch goony 3-fin 4-fin 2-stage"?

YES!

qquake2k · Aug 2, 2012

chadrog said:
YES!

Don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel.

So it would officially be the "Super Alpha III Stretch Goony 3-Fin 4-Fin 2-Stage". Certainly the longest rocket name I've ever come up with!

fyrwrxz · Aug 2, 2012

qquake2k said:
Don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel.

So it would officially be the "Super Alpha III Stretch Goony 3-Fin 4-Fin 2-Stage". Certainly the longest rocket name I've ever come up with!

...with dual deployment". Marc can make the vinyl....

qquake2k · Aug 2, 2012

fyrwrxz said:
...with dual deployment". Marc can make the vinyl....

No, I think I'm gonna draw the line at dual deployment. LOL

I already have a set of BT-60 Alpha III decals, but I suppose I could put the name on it. If it would fit on an 18" body tube...

chadrog · Aug 2, 2012

qquake2k said:
Don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel.

So it would officially be the "Super Alpha III Stretch Goony 3-Fin 4-Fin 2-Stage". Certainly the longest rocket name I've ever come up with!

I wont! I love the design, and the name. I put extra long names on some of my rockets to annoy a certain LCO, it's a hoot!

qquake2k · Aug 2, 2012

chadrog said:
I wont! I love the design, and the name. I put extra long names on some of my rockets to annoy a certain LCO, it's a hoot!

I don't know if our flight cards are long enough. LOL

Rocketbuilder · Aug 2, 2012

I've been tempted to build a rocket and call it "Rocket with an exceedingly long name which serves no purpose other than to be a rocket with an exceedingly long name" :roll: I have no idea how I would get that on the flight card.
I love the AIIISG3F4FTS! (Did I get that right?)

qquake2k · Aug 2, 2012

Rocketbuilder said:
I've been tempted to build a rocket and call it "Rocket with an exceedingly long name which serves no purpose other than to be a rocket with an exceedingly long name" :roll: I have no idea how I would get that on the flight card.
I love the AIIISG3F4FTS! (Did I get that right?)

That would certainly be longer than my name! Actually, my acronym would be either "SAIIISGTFFFTS" or "SAIIISG3F4F2S". I like the second one better. The numbers break it up a bit. The first one looks like a New York taxi driver's name. (Old joke. LOL)

Scotty Dog · Aug 2, 2012

qquake2k said:
So, we've gone from "Should I build an Alpha III goony or stretch?", to an "Alpha III stretch goony 4-fin 2-stage". You guys are too much! :lol:

Hey,you asked. That oughta learn ya. :rofl:

Rocketbuilder · Aug 2, 2012

Scotty Dog said:
:rolf:

Who are you barking at, Scotty Dog? :tongue:

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