Firefly Serenity - A Scratch Build

[jqavins]

Flying this horizontally or the Space 1999 Eagle is just a bit crazy, but it will work. Just need a really really kind RSO.

TANGENT: I've occasionally mused about doing an Eagle, with a belly mounted cluster and, much as I dislike them, transparent fins. Vertical takeoff and pop a chute out the nose. For me, it would have to be either a PMC or mode from someone else's design for 3D printing.

 

[Art Upton]

TANGENT: I've occasionally mused about doing an Eagle, with a belly mounted cluster and, much as I dislike them, transparent fins. Vertical takeoff and pop a chute out the nose. For me, it would have to be either a PMC or mode from someone else's design for 3D printing.
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Somewhere , and maybe this site I have seen a vertical take off Eagle from the Plastic Model. As a Kid I built one to fly from the rear vertically, never got to fly it.

 

[NTP2]

It's a movie quote. And Fireflies do make landings.

Ok, as for the landing, but they don’t have necks… it’ll definitely be fun to see what @lakeroadster thinks up.

 

[Art Upton]

Ok, as for the landing, but they don’t have necks… it’ll definitely be fun to see what @lakeroadster thinks up.

 

[Art Upton]

For the best enjoyment, you should watch the TV series before watching the Serenity Movie.

https://www.amazon.com/Serenity/dp/B000H4TX9I/ref=sr_1_1

https://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Blu-ray-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B001KOFH2G/ref=sr_1_1

 

[Daddyisabar]

TANGENT: I've occasionally mused about doing an Eagle, with a belly mounted cluster and, much as I dislike them, transparent fins. Vertical takeoff and pop a chute out the nose. For me, it would have to be either a PMC or mode from someone else's design for 3D printing.
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No stinking clear fins needed. Just thrust! Proof of concept model flew twice.

A widely spaced cluster in pods with one in the middle. 3xC11 0. Cut and Plugged in pods, pinch of BP on top in middle for ducted rear deployment on a Firefly. That would be a next step challenge. Then an Eight plus cluster on the big Eagle plastic kit!

 

[Daddyisabar]

Need more power for a horizontal launch Firefly with legs? Cut down Three of these beauties.




Two cut and plugged motors in the pods. One cut with a pinch of BP on top in the body for rear or SIDE ejection out the bug like abdomen of the Firefly.

How many code violations? Let me count the ways...

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We most be cautious.

The cut off scrap portions of the motor casings will make great pad standoffs! YIPPEE!

LOVE THOSE STUBBY HORIZONTAL LAUNCHED ROCKETS WITH CHOPPED STUBBY MOTORS!

Might be able to pack some chutes in the pods as well! Only if it would look good. Such is the desperation of flying such oddroc abominations.

NOT BORING

RSO SAYS...NO! TOO SCARY. Traditional vertical launch with motor in back is scary enough!

Pad assignment...Far Far Away.

 

[NTP2]

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That’s what I meant, I think we might need to call @JoeBarnard in if that’s the plan.

 

[lakeroadster]

Ok, as for the landing, but they don’t have necks… it’ll definitely be fun to see what @lakeroadster thinks up.

I see a neck...​

 

[Daddyisabar]

Good boys can launch anything vertically. Nice and safe. Even back in the local park of their childhood.



Learn the ways of the Jedi! No need for horizontal launch shenanigans!

 

[NTP2]

I see a neck...​

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I suppose, now that I think about it would be a lot easier to make that fly than the other one… you’re a brave man…

 

[Daddyisabar]

I see a neck...​

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I see a crooked neck and rear ejection! Only a big big motor will make the rear end light up like that!

If that critter would get out of control you would sure need a shootin' iron on yer hip. Space Cowboys rock!

 

[jqavins]

No stinking clear fins needed. Just thrust! Proof of concept model flew twice.

A widely spaced cluster in pods with one in the middle. 3xC11 0. Cut and Plugged in pods, pinch of BP on top in middle for ducted rear deployment on a Firefly. That would be a next step challenge. Then an Eight plus cluster on the big Eagle plastic kit!

I was thinking of a six motor cluster, two in front, two in the rear, and two on those outriggers.

Launch lug centered between them, where the purple lines cross, and the CG as close to that spot as I can make it. And I would be prepared to tolerate (unhappily) the clear fins, one descending from each landing foot at 45° from the centerline, as shown there in white. Most of the main body's interior is an open space; a piece of BT-55 is positioned with an open end inside said space, housing the parachute, and with the nose popping out of the front.

But enough of this threadjacking. One ridiculous TV spaceship build at a time.

 

[Daddyisabar]

All this is just filler until Lakeroadster amazes us again. Eagerly awaiting the the solid wood cones and the abundant use of super strong ply.

 

[techrat]

Good boys can launch anything vertically. Nice and safe. Even back in the local park of their childhood.

FYI: the Eagle being launched in that photo is the Centuri one, which is essentially a giant nosecone molded in the shape of a Space 1999 Eagle. The rocketeer in the photo is doing it as per the Centuri kit instructions, his booster is different, but it's 100% correct as per the original kit. I still have two of these Eagles. I might make one to fly if I can find the correct body tube for the booster.

 

[Daddyisabar]

FYI: the Eagle being launched in that photo is the Centuri one, which is essentially a giant nosecone molded in the shape of a Space 1999 Eagle. The rocketeer in the photo is doing it as per the Centuri kit instructions, his booster is different, but it's 100% correct as per the original kit. I still have two of these Eagles. I might make one to fly if I can find the correct body tube for the booster.

Make a custom booster. Much to be improved upon with the original kit.

 

[jqavins]

I might make one to fly if I can find the correct body tube for the booster.

BMS or Erockets will probably have it.

 

[lakeroadster]

Updated the CAD model and the drawings. Then used that data to update the OR simulation.

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[BABAR]

Updated the CAD model and the drawings. Then used that data to update the OR simulation.

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The open rocket sim almost makes your FarSide rocket look normal.

 

[Daddyisabar]

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The open rocket sim almost makes your FarSide rocket look normal.

If the machine says it's normal then I am good with that. Trust the machines.

 

[Raythain]

If the machine says it's normal then I am good with that. Trust the machines.

Well, we know that @Daddyisabar has been hacked.

Trust the machine, tsk. Next thing you know he’ll be making an Alpha III build thread.

A mindsim is a terrible thing to waste.

 

[Daddyisabar]

Well, we know that @Daddyisabar has been hacked.

Trust the machine, tsk. Next thing you know he’ll be making an Alpha III build thread.

A mindsim is a terrible thing to waste.

Hush hush sweet Raythain. Sometimes you have to go along with the crowd, be a good boy! Pad assignment please!

I do love my first Alpha from '74. Have a mindsim for an upscale upside down - right side up Alpha. But I am spending way too much time being blown away by all the Lakeroadster builds!