RodRocket
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After the success of my first Zwie Dekker Red Max, I have started another version. This time with D's.
Building with the same techniques as the first one, only substituting 24mm engine mounts.
And to test the speed and height of a D powered Max I also built a single stager. Will launch it first and should get an idea as to just how high the two stager might go. I am guessing it will be a small speck at apogee.
Both will be painted with bright orange instead of the traditional red. Also thinking streamers instead of chute for recovery.
No pics of the build but it is just like in the Zwie Dekker Red Max thread from last year.
Bought standard Red Max kits, along with a pair of D size engine mounts. Using wood centering rings. And bass wood for the booster fins and kit wood for sustainer.
Will have to double check if I need any nose weight. Open rocket sims just fine without it.
Should be a hoot to launch. Will have it at AIRFest at Argonia.
See ya,
Rod
View attachment Red Max 2D.ork
Building with the same techniques as the first one, only substituting 24mm engine mounts.
And to test the speed and height of a D powered Max I also built a single stager. Will launch it first and should get an idea as to just how high the two stager might go. I am guessing it will be a small speck at apogee.
Both will be painted with bright orange instead of the traditional red. Also thinking streamers instead of chute for recovery.
No pics of the build but it is just like in the Zwie Dekker Red Max thread from last year.
Bought standard Red Max kits, along with a pair of D size engine mounts. Using wood centering rings. And bass wood for the booster fins and kit wood for sustainer.
Will have to double check if I need any nose weight. Open rocket sims just fine without it.
Should be a hoot to launch. Will have it at AIRFest at Argonia.
See ya,
Rod
View attachment Red Max 2D.ork