But one mouse suffered minor burns in the deployment event.
I may just have to build one like that.
I may just have to build one like that.
Oddroc Challenge
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It goes uppity-up-up it goes down-diddy-down-down! ;-)
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
I finally launched my entry into the Slinky Oddroc Challenge: The Cygnus Probe Ship.
We used a F52-5C composite motor which, by design, has almost zero exhaust trail. Next launch will be with a F42-4 so it has a smokey trail to follow.
The rocket sustained minimal flight damage and lost an outrigger, but nothing major. I think the nose cone broke off the outrigger at ejection because the outrigger was not located, and is now an offering to the Gods of Vertical Thrust.
PSA: No Slinky's were maimed or died as a result of this outing.
Quite the exciting launch.
We used a F52-5C composite motor which, by design, has almost zero exhaust trail. Next launch will be with a F42-4 so it has a smokey trail to follow.
The rocket sustained minimal flight damage and lost an outrigger, but nothing major. I think the nose cone broke off the outrigger at ejection because the outrigger was not located, and is now an offering to the Gods of Vertical Thrust.
PSA: No Slinky's were maimed or died as a result of this outing.
Quite the exciting launch.
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I'm getting a strong Orion (pusher-plate nuke concept) vibe off this.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
I feel like a proud grandpa.
My slinky rocket remains unflown. I forgot to take it to Ocktoberfest. One of my neighbors wants to fly some. I'll probably launch it at home. I would like to have a good camera there to record the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. I might just have a whole launch with nothing but Oddrocs.
