hermanjc
Well-Known Member
Hello All.
This is my first scratch build, and I decided to go with a large one...the Saturn V. Not sure how well its gonna fly (only plan on using an Estes D or E), but having enough fun building it that I won't mind too much if the flights don't hold up so well. Currently stands at 35 inches tall, without the nozzles (which will be made from whipped cream can caps) and the Launch Escape System spire.
All the tubes were made myself with kraft paper and PVC tubes. Centering rings were from thin corrugated cardboard, although the motor mount will be in balsa centering rings when i install it.
It has two rail buttons that will go into an 80/20 launch tower. More pictures will be posted as I progress, and I also plan on borrowing a postage scale to start getting an idea on weight.
Any comments or suggestions greatly appreciated.
This is my first scratch build, and I decided to go with a large one...the Saturn V. Not sure how well its gonna fly (only plan on using an Estes D or E), but having enough fun building it that I won't mind too much if the flights don't hold up so well. Currently stands at 35 inches tall, without the nozzles (which will be made from whipped cream can caps) and the Launch Escape System spire.
All the tubes were made myself with kraft paper and PVC tubes. Centering rings were from thin corrugated cardboard, although the motor mount will be in balsa centering rings when i install it.
It has two rail buttons that will go into an 80/20 launch tower. More pictures will be posted as I progress, and I also plan on borrowing a postage scale to start getting an idea on weight.
Any comments or suggestions greatly appreciated.