PhlAsh
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Tim pointed out an slight lip which was mean to be the alignment point. I promptly ignored this and did as you say here.
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Wildman V2 Sport (BUild Thread) (Directions Preview)
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PhlAsh
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Here's my RockSim file for the WM V-2. As I said elsewhere, I flew it (single deploy) on an AT G-76 and it flew like a champ. I can't find my JL AltimeterII, so I can only guess it achieved about 1000'.
ps Make sure you do a SaveAs unless you can read XML code...
ps Make sure you do a SaveAs unless you can read XML code...
I made a loop & epoxied the knotted end of shock cord in the tip.
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I made a loop, tied a small nut on the end, and used a bit of PML foam.
The 2.1" is a tight fit without any electronics. Are you building the 2.1" or the 2.6"?
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It's the 2.6" LDRS special. Decided that just epoxying a Kevlar loop makes the most sense.
I'll stick a sonic locator in it to let me know which tree it lands in.
This size rocket works very well is mini buttons. 1010 buttons look huge on it...mini's are a great fit.
I'll stick a sonic locator in it to let me know which tree it lands in.
This size rocket works very well is mini buttons. 1010 buttons look huge on it...mini's are a great fit.
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built mine this weekend, just in time! I used the motor mount centering ring for the nosecone. opened it up to a 38mm coupler diameter so I could use my 38mm eggfinder setup in it. I used a loop of 1/4" kevlar for the cord mount.
don't need to stinking centering ring
don't need to stinking centering ring
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Just pulled my kit out to build and I've got a few questions for those who've already built one.
The provided motor retention does not seem to fit the Aerotech 29mm HPR cases; seems to work great with 29mm hobbyline motors. The HPR case will slip in, but not the closures, meaning the retention device will not work with one. Could always tape it, but just verifying that the Wildman retainer doesn't work with 29mm HPR cases.
Is there a consensus on nose weight? Seems I saw 3oz a few times.
Anyone use the Acme rail guides? If so, which size worked, the 54mm or 3"?
The provided motor retention does not seem to fit the Aerotech 29mm HPR cases; seems to work great with 29mm hobbyline motors. The HPR case will slip in, but not the closures, meaning the retention device will not work with one. Could always tape it, but just verifying that the Wildman retainer doesn't work with 29mm HPR cases.
Is there a consensus on nose weight? Seems I saw 3oz a few times.
Anyone use the Acme rail guides? If so, which size worked, the 54mm or 3"?
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It all depends on how you install it. I used an AT case and closure to make sure it would fit. Order of operations is key.
Nose weight: I'm referring to CTI motors here: 2 grain needed no nose weight. 3 grain was a little squirrelly without, but still OK, I added a little weight for flying those in the future. Then, flew mine on a 6-grain H399 without zero weight in the nose. From what I saw, it flew straight. Didn't see it except for the trail of smoke. Recovered perfectly fine.
