csoechtig
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I wanted to add some diversity to my fleet and figured an Upscale Mean Machine would do the trick
This bad boy will be scratch built using LOC Precision parts and will stand about 12 feet tall.
Here’s some specs…
I did not photo document the early steps of the build. Here’s what I’ve done so far:
Here are some photo’s
prebuilt Fin-can
Upper section with Coupler
A quick dry-fit
Next steps…
I am planning a low altitude test flight (+/- 1,500 ft. with an I285R). If all goes well, I will step it up to a J for the second flight. Exact motor TBD.
This bad boy will be scratch built using LOC Precision parts and will stand about 12 feet tall.
Here’s some specs…
- Total Length 144”
- 4x 3.1” LOC Tubes – all wrapped with 2 layers of 5.79 oz. fiberglass
- 1 XL LOC AV Bay
- 2x LOC Couplers with Stiffy reinforcement
- 1/8” plywood fins with 1 layer of 5.79 oz. Fiberglass for strength
- 54mm MMT
- Estimated final weight (w/o motor): 6.5 lbs.
- LOC Bulk Heads, Center rings, etc.
I did not photo document the early steps of the build. Here’s what I’ve done so far:
- Glassed all 4 LOC tubes and used light filler with an early coat of Hi Build Primer
- Prebuilt Fin Can with Aeropack Motor Retainer and Aeropoxy internal filets.
- Put together 2 couplers with Stiffy reinforcement and added Bulkheads for recovery attachment
- Attached 1010 rail guides
Here are some photo’s
prebuilt Fin-can
Upper section with Coupler
A quick dry-fit
Next steps…
- Secure fin-can
- Fill Fin Slots and add outer fillets to fins
- Add pemnuts and screws to secure upper and lower sections (this is so it can be broken down for transport)
- Rig electronics (2x Stratologgers) for DD with redundancy
- Paint and apply Sticker Shock Decals
I am planning a low altitude test flight (+/- 1,500 ft. with an I285R). If all goes well, I will step it up to a J for the second flight. Exact motor TBD.
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