Loc Precision Iris

I finally got my first 38mm rocket. It's the Loc Precision Iris. When I got it I was very impressed with the quality of the parts. I decided that I would fiberglass the body tube to reinforce it. It will definitely be able to handle big J's. The first thing I did was fiberglass (Didn't get any pictures). The next thing I did was sand and do a fit to test the fit.:eyeroll:. Then I built up the nose cone so that it was even wih the body (More sanding).:bangpan:.

Sorry my first build thread and I picked the wrong picture. That one is of the MMT next to it is your average bottle of 30min epoxy.

Today I tacked on the fins and put the eyebolt on the top centering ring (pictures to come). I will start the internal fillets soon.

One of my favorite rockets. I did my L1 on it. No fiberglass and it's tackled multiple flights from small and medium H's to an I600. Lots of fun.

Really, did you do any upgrades to it?

Quick question, what is a Junior L2?

eggplant said:

Quick question, what is a Junior L2?

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+1... Ughhh..... I've never heard of that.

eggplant said:

Quick question, what is a Junior L2?

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Under the Tripoli regulations if you are not old enough for your real L1 than you can take a test and and if you pass you choose a mentor that is already L1 or higher and you get to fly up to their cert level under their supervision. Mine is an L2 (for 2 more months).

Oooh yeah, the mentorship program. I haven't heard it referred to as a Jr. L2 before.

rocketjet787 said:

Under the Tripoli regulations if you are not old enough for your real L1 than you can take a test and and if you pass you choose a mentor that is already L1 or higher and you get to fly up to their cert level under their supervision. Mine is an L2 (for 2 more months).

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Okay, that makes sense. I'm taking the TMP test in a few days. won't use it much but what "level" I am will depend on who I ask to mentor me for the day.

The internal fillets are almost finished I did get pictures they are coming. I also attached shock cord and am getting ready for rail buttons.

Finished the internal fillets. It is now nice and strong. I also put the rail buttons on it was a challenge but they are now lined up straight I hope. Also I have a question how do you guys line up your rail buttons on scratch builds? I also attached the shock cord and quick link.

Sorry for such a long break I lost the thread and only recently found it. The rocket was completed and flown twice before an altimeter failure bought it in ballistic. It should be rebuilt a 25 inch piece of the booster was recovered intact.