RocketJ2
Used To Be Missile Engine Tech
Good afternoon, everyone!
After a super LONG delay (roughly 10 years), I'm starting to get back into rocketry. I've narrowed my focus to older kits, and I think I'd like to build an Alpha.
My first rocket as an adult was a Crossfire, I think I built it in 2012. It was launched twice successfully by my oldest son. I was impressed on the first launch that it went up, but even more so that it landed back within about a foot of where he was standing at the launch pad! On the second launch, it was almost as good, but hit pavement and broke off a fin. I repaired it years ago, but haven't got around to launching it again.
For my next attempt, I was thinking of doing an Alpha. They appear to be somewhat similar, so I think I'm safe in assuming the launch and flight characteristics should be about the same? Looking for something somewhat painless to ease back into it. I like the older kits, and was thinking of building the 1975 line in order as that was the year I was born.
Does anyone recommend something different? The kids are gone (but I'm in school now at Embry-Riddle) so I have a little more free time to play with. Plus it's gray season here in Michigan, so I can see cabin fever setting in soon...
Thanks in advance!
v/r,
jason
After a super LONG delay (roughly 10 years), I'm starting to get back into rocketry. I've narrowed my focus to older kits, and I think I'd like to build an Alpha.
My first rocket as an adult was a Crossfire, I think I built it in 2012. It was launched twice successfully by my oldest son. I was impressed on the first launch that it went up, but even more so that it landed back within about a foot of where he was standing at the launch pad! On the second launch, it was almost as good, but hit pavement and broke off a fin. I repaired it years ago, but haven't got around to launching it again.
For my next attempt, I was thinking of doing an Alpha. They appear to be somewhat similar, so I think I'm safe in assuming the launch and flight characteristics should be about the same? Looking for something somewhat painless to ease back into it. I like the older kits, and was thinking of building the 1975 line in order as that was the year I was born.
Does anyone recommend something different? The kids are gone (but I'm in school now at Embry-Riddle) so I have a little more free time to play with. Plus it's gray season here in Michigan, so I can see cabin fever setting in soon...
Thanks in advance!
v/r,
jason