blackbrandt
That Darn College Student
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Hence I have named my newest project (other name I considered was Frankenstein).
Basically, this rocket originated from 2 things.
1. I ordered the box-o-parts from Rocketry Warehouse last Black Friday, and I realized that I still have not used all but 2 of the parts. I want to clean up my shop. This will help.
2. Mista Jimmy Scarpiny (our very own Jimzcatz)... Ahh... Umm... offered me a free 54mm motor to participate in a drag race at Freedom launch this labor day. I don't have a 54mm rocket. But who am I to pass up the offer...
So it begins. Basically, the strategy is to do a buttload of transitions (gets rid of a lot of tubes).
Basic jist of the rocket (for those who don't want to read this whole thing).
Rocket has many fiberglass tubes, transitions to each are simply glassed or kevlared or both'ed foam. Fins are same (glassed or kevlar'd foam). It has a 54mm motor mount. Altimeter deployment by both adept 22 and RRC3, and eggfinder because I want to find the blasted thing.
Long(er) version:
TUBES
The tubes I have (all about 12 inches long):
Alright, so I confess, the 3 inch tube wasn't in there. I am only using it because my biggest nose cone is only 3 inches. So I used the 3 inch tube to take advantage of that. Also, a 54mm motor mount (LOC/Precision tubing).
FINS
The fins will be cut out of foam, and then fiberglassed with 6oz cloth. A strip of kevlar will run down the middle for additional strength.
I am also considering cutting a frame of basswood or plywood, and then lining it with glassed foam.
CENTERING RINGS
These will be basically the same as the fins. They will be 'glassed foam, epoxied in place. Not much else.
ELECTRONICS
RRC3 and Adept 22 will control all deployment (I will have a buttload of backup charges... ). It will most likely be a cable cutter controlling the main parachute. I will also have my eggfinder in there (mostly just to test it).
RECOVERY
Main parachute will have to be probably 10 ft or so. (I estimate final weight at 10-12 pounds, and want to bring this down pretty slowly). Anyone got one I can borrow for freedom launch?
I am working on an Openrocket File at the moment. I have some pics that I am uploading.
So, here is some popcorn:
op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:
Let' get started!!!
Basically, this rocket originated from 2 things.
1. I ordered the box-o-parts from Rocketry Warehouse last Black Friday, and I realized that I still have not used all but 2 of the parts. I want to clean up my shop. This will help.
2. Mista Jimmy Scarpiny (our very own Jimzcatz)... Ahh... Umm... offered me a free 54mm motor to participate in a drag race at Freedom launch this labor day. I don't have a 54mm rocket. But who am I to pass up the offer...
So it begins. Basically, the strategy is to do a buttload of transitions (gets rid of a lot of tubes).
Basic jist of the rocket (for those who don't want to read this whole thing).
Rocket has many fiberglass tubes, transitions to each are simply glassed or kevlared or both'ed foam. Fins are same (glassed or kevlar'd foam). It has a 54mm motor mount. Altimeter deployment by both adept 22 and RRC3, and eggfinder because I want to find the blasted thing.
Long(er) version:
TUBES
The tubes I have (all about 12 inches long):
- 7.5 inch
- 6.5 inch
- 5.5 inch
- 3.5 inch
- 3 inch
Alright, so I confess, the 3 inch tube wasn't in there. I am only using it because my biggest nose cone is only 3 inches. So I used the 3 inch tube to take advantage of that. Also, a 54mm motor mount (LOC/Precision tubing).
FINS
The fins will be cut out of foam, and then fiberglassed with 6oz cloth. A strip of kevlar will run down the middle for additional strength.
I am also considering cutting a frame of basswood or plywood, and then lining it with glassed foam.
CENTERING RINGS
These will be basically the same as the fins. They will be 'glassed foam, epoxied in place. Not much else.
ELECTRONICS
RRC3 and Adept 22 will control all deployment (I will have a buttload of backup charges... ). It will most likely be a cable cutter controlling the main parachute. I will also have my eggfinder in there (mostly just to test it).
RECOVERY
Main parachute will have to be probably 10 ft or so. (I estimate final weight at 10-12 pounds, and want to bring this down pretty slowly). Anyone got one I can borrow for freedom launch?
I am working on an Openrocket File at the moment. I have some pics that I am uploading.
So, here is some popcorn:
op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:op:
Let' get started!!!