Viperfixr
Born Again Rocketeer
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This Rocketry Warehouse Mad Dog 6 kit has been in my garage for longer than I care to admit. It was my 'backup' kit in case my primary L3 rocket was destroyed, but was not needed to certify. Like most of you, I do not have as much build time as I would like, and the Nevada heat kept me out of my garage more than it should have. With the weather cooling off some, it is time to build.
To force my hand with this project, I ordered an Aerotech M1939W today from Balsa Machining! My aim is to fly this rocket on that motor in 46 days at the Tripoli Vegas Oktoberfest launch, but today it is nothing but parts.
I will post this build thread part to keep me focused and building, and part because I strangely enjoy making build threads. I will not claim to be a gifted builder, but I have learned a little from some very smart rocketeers. This build will be largely 'stock' & naked (as intended) to keep it simple and on time.
Tonight, I yelled and cursed at the nosecone coupler and av-bay coupler stuck deep inside the airframes. With PVC pipe, a hammer and far too little patience, I got them out. Then I washed the whole shebang on the back porch with dish soap and a sponge, because there is no way I was going to fit this monster in the bathtub or shower. Here is what it looks like post-washing on Day 1.
I already have on-hand a large Rocketman chute, a Onebadhawk kevlar recovery harness, an Aeropack motor retainer and a 1/2" ply centering ring from UpscaleCNC/Wingarcher pre-drilled for the Aeropack motor retainer.
Bring on the Aeropoxy ES6209 soon!
To force my hand with this project, I ordered an Aerotech M1939W today from Balsa Machining! My aim is to fly this rocket on that motor in 46 days at the Tripoli Vegas Oktoberfest launch, but today it is nothing but parts.
I will post this build thread part to keep me focused and building, and part because I strangely enjoy making build threads. I will not claim to be a gifted builder, but I have learned a little from some very smart rocketeers. This build will be largely 'stock' & naked (as intended) to keep it simple and on time.
Tonight, I yelled and cursed at the nosecone coupler and av-bay coupler stuck deep inside the airframes. With PVC pipe, a hammer and far too little patience, I got them out. Then I washed the whole shebang on the back porch with dish soap and a sponge, because there is no way I was going to fit this monster in the bathtub or shower. Here is what it looks like post-washing on Day 1.
![20150831-_8310001.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/e05/e055f733dc3163a183f2a66df85cafb4.jpg)
I already have on-hand a large Rocketman chute, a Onebadhawk kevlar recovery harness, an Aeropack motor retainer and a 1/2" ply centering ring from UpscaleCNC/Wingarcher pre-drilled for the Aeropack motor retainer.
Bring on the Aeropoxy ES6209 soon!