Giant Leap Rocketry - Nuclear Sledgehammer Gallery

[alexzogh]

This was my Level 3 rocket.

Slightly modified from the stock Giant Leap kit with an extra four feet and a fiberglass nosecone.

 

[H_Rocket]

If only...


I just can't justify the cost.


Sigh


I feel so inadequate

 

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Giant Leap Nuclear Sledgehammer Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Giant Leap Nuclear Sledgehammer and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Giant Leap: Nuclear Sledgehammer:



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

 

[JAL3]

Giant Leap Nuclear Sledgehammer Basic Information.

Giant Leap Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Nuclear Sledgehammer Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer: Bret Simpkins

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x75mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 90"
Diameter: 7.5"
Span:
Weight: 28 lbs

Mfg. Description: When Wimpy isn't good enough.

Original Design by Bret Simpkins. At Giant Leap, we do it right!! Giant Leap Quality.

Features:
Dyna-Wind Tubes (Click here for more info about Dyna-Wind?)
Triad av-bay, the most complete av-bay ever!
Fly-Lite Composite Fin System - Composite fin with Pre-made Edging
Custom lathed and shaped tailcone
Three fins and two wings
Integrated Slimline Motor Retainer
7.5" Airframe and 3" Motortube
54 page instruction booklet!! Nearly 100 pictures and illustrations!!
Dual Deployment
Hardware and necessary Kevlar products included
Large vinyl Sledgehammer decal
Pre-miter and pre-machined tongue and groove edging for composite fins (Giant Leap 2013 Web Ad)

Advertising Liveries​

2013 Web Ad

Face Card(s)​

Instruction Header(s)​

First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

 

[rharshberger]

Nuclear Sledgehammer on Padzilla at SodBlaster 2 (2019) TriCities Rocketeers/Tripoli Southeast Washington. Rocket successfully flown and recovered. August 31, 2019. The kits designer is on the right side of the rocket.

 

[SteelyEyed]

Welcome to the Giant Leap Nuclear Sledgehammer Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Giant Leap Nuclear Sledgehammer and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Giant Leap: Nuclear Sledgehammer:



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

Did you say down-scales?