SCALE - V2 Gallery

[mkadams001]

Yes, the LMS the diy glue it yourself motor system.

That motor was an LMS G seventy something -4 Redline. Bumper was on an A8-3.

 

[atlcdp]

That looks great! What did you use for staging? Is this a scrath build?

 

[atlcdp]

This was one out team built for a Naram event a couple of years ago in Pueblo. It never made it there because of some logistical issues but it was a lot of fun to build. This version is scratch built and is the first test flight so the detailing was not done. This is a 4" dia rocket with a carbon fiber tail cone to reduce weight and help to change the cg. The flight shown we are using a G something (I don't remember) and the bumper has an A motor to keep the altitude a bit lower. It's performance was much better than we anticipated and the staging was flawless with perfect recovery.

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What did you use for staging?

 

[legranddudu]

peace and love and A4, the hippie version (Noris 18mm) and a 4" scatch-built (unpaint so far) with 38mm H hybrid contrail motor (20")

 

[qquake2k]

peace and love and A4, the hippie version (Noris 18mm) and a 4" scatch-built (unpaint so far) with 38mm H hybrid contrail motor (20")
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Far out, man!

 

[legranddudu]

now with paint..I could not resist today: on October 3rd, 70 years of the first flight of the Agregat 4 (A4) in Peenemünde..1942

here you go:

 

[cwbullet]

Legranddudu,

How large is that? I love the paint scheme.

 

[legranddudu]

well...it is scaled around a 4 inches PML tube...35 inches long in total, following the real proportion, under 10 caliber...successfull flight yesterday with an hybrid motor 38mm, 20 inches, absolutely awesome...pictures following..

 

[Cookie the Dog's Owner]

And now for something completely different....



...my original Centuri V-2 from about 1970. I found it in the attic when I was cleaning out Mom & Dad's house a few years ago, and only recently got around to refurbishing it. It's light blue because that was Mom's favorite color.

 

[ArthurSull]

Here we are! After many months and learning and trying to fit in rocketry to a hectic schedule I've finally finished my first two rockets.

An Estes D Region Tomahawk and an Estes V2.

My Tomahawk carries a DIY half moon baffle system in the coupler, with kevlar and a snap swivel attachment to an upgraded 24inch chute, and my V2 is mostly stock but again with a kevlar shock cord and snap swivel chute attachment.

I found the building of these two very easy, considering they are my first builds. Balsa was a bit of a learning curve in the V2, and wasn't aware of coating or filling techniques till it was too late. Therefore I have some weak fins and you can see the grain through the paint, but a lesson learned.

I found painting the hardest, with the Tomahawk my first Guinea pig. Poor thing, not enough patience and some cold conditions cracked the paint, and I only used Tamiya masking tape on the edges instead of all over so the paint seaped through the cheap masking tape I was using for bigger areas. This left me having to do this black and red scheme as to hide the ruined white surface underneath. Nevermind!


My fillets leave a lot to be desired on the V2, and I tripped over one day and snapped a fin but managed to repair it okay. I'm sure my fillets will be better next time. What is best to use for fillets?

My oh my was that black and white test patter hard to paint, but for my second ever try it came out surprisingly well! The masking gave me a headache but the Tamiya tape gave me neat clean lines, and I only mucked up a few times, barely noticeable from this distance.

Now I finally get to launch them the weekend after next! Thanks everyone for the help they put in to me starting out in rocketry, I'm now ordering a Mini HoJo to continue my scale collection!

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[Luke]

Not sure if this is the right place, but gotta say as a new member, the galleries section is hugely over complicated!

Anyway, here's my retro build Canadian Arrow, from an estes V2 kit, I wanted something different so it's got a custom paint job based on the original with the colours of the Red Arrows display team (I'm British). Probably a much heavier build than it needed to be, but I wanted it to improve my finishing skills and I'm sure it's built to last.

 

[qquake2k]

That is a gorgeous paint job!

 

[rocketgeek101]

Not sure if this is the right place, but gotta say as a new member, the galleries section is hugely over complicated!

Anyway, here's my retro build Canadian Arrow, from an estes V2 kit, I wanted something different so it's got a custom paint job based on the original with the colours of the Red Arrows display team (I'm British). Probably a much heavier build than it needed to be, but I wanted it to improve my finishing skills and I'm sure it's built to last.View attachment 133561View attachment 133562

Nice Paint job! And welcome to the forum! The Estes V2 has always been on my "to buy" list.

 

[Luke]

Thanks guys! There's something about the V2's shape that's just so....satisfying to look at. I am still debating whether to sand back the red lines and respray as a solid block of colour

 

[matthew]

This is my Thrustline TA-19 V2. The paint is loosely based on the included photo.

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[matthew]

I also built a Currell V2. Great paper model and I recommend it greatly. I built mine with a central 18mm tube. I used a spent motor casing as noseweight and as the method for keeping the NC on. It just slides into the top of the central tube and acts like a piston for ejection. The shock cord and streamer sit in the free space in the NC. Keeps things nice and clean, and no burning cardstock. :grin:

Flies great on B6-4 motors. Due to the small soccer ground I fly LPR at, I have never been game to put a C6 in it.

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[Stefdevos]

Hi there,

I have made a 3D printable V2 model. It had to be printable in ceramics so the tip is less sharp and the wings are wider. But I think it still looks okay. Please tell me what you think:




If you would like to have one too:

https://shpws.me/owuL

 

[K'Tesh]

Here's my Centuri V2. Made by my band teacher (Mr. D) in Ashland Middle School, Ashland, Oregon. Back in the 80's I purchased this, his Centuri Saturn V, his Mach 10, and a Trident, along with a 1971 Estes Catalog for $10 if I remember correctly.




I have flown it on several occasions, but as it is now 40ish years old, I don't want to risk damaging it further or losing it.

 

[JAL3]

Estes V2 (#3228) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: V2 Also known as: V2 Semi Scale

NUMBER: #3228

Introduced: 2012
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 22.4 in. (56.9 cm)
Diameter: 2.6 in. (66 mm)
Span:
Weight: 6.3 oz (178.6 g)

Mfg. Description: No significant text in 2012 Catalog

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Powered by C11, D and E engines, the V2 is a must have for the true rocketeer! Hours of flying enjoyment will be at your hands with this rocket!

Awesome is the word for the kit! Standing 22.4 inches tall and when powered by an E9 engine, this rocket can soar over 700 feet high! A great color scheme makes the V2 easy to see in the sky.

3/16" Maxi™ Launch Rod required to launch. (Estes 2013 Web Ad)

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[Fred Garvin]

I will add my V2, an Estes #3228. I used it for my NARTREK Silver Level Scale requirement.I'm very proud of this rocket as I worked hard on it to do the best job I could. I received very high marks in the judging:



The flight was beautiful. On a fairly gusty day when almost all flights were weathercocking and arcing over, the V2 on a D12-3, slowly lifted off the pad. With a throaty roar, flames and smoke, she rose and accelerated...faster....higher....faster...higher.....and NOT a BIT of SPIN! Arrow straight up....rock solid.....it was like watching one of those vintage Peenemunde films. Perfect recovery deployment at apogee....the watching crowd gave me applause and compliments....I was very proud, and I love this bird. She's there with my Max's now.....a rocket I'll always bring to Launches.

 

[foamy]

Here's my Centuri V2. Made by my band teacher (Mr. D) in Ashland Middle School, Ashland, Oregon.snip...



I have flown it on several occasions, but as it is now 40ish years old, I don't want to risk damaging it further or losing it.

What a treat to see that. The Centuri V-2 was the last rocket I built and launched as a youth. Yep. Hang on to it—it's a keeper. Darn good looking for it's age.

 

[LW Bercini]

Yet another micro sized scale subject.

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[dward]

Launch video forthcoming, but her she is on the pad in Berwick Maine.

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[JAL3]

US Rockets V-2 2.25 (#1292) Basic Information.

US Rockets (USR)

MODEL NAME: V-2 2.25" Also known as:

NUMBER: #1202

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer: Jerry Irvine

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 20.5"
Diameter: 2.25"
Span:
Weight: 250g

Mfg. Description: V-2 2.25 is a low performance sport and competition model. It features very low dynamic stability design, easy construction, and high visibility parachute recovery. It is an excellent choice for scale altitude, sport scale and scale competition events. Try 24mm D12-3, E9-2, 29mm F25-4, F50-7, G80-7.

V-2 2.25 Flys on 24mm D thru G power! For best results, use a 1/4" diameter launch rod. It does fly fine off standard model rocket launch pads. Its very strong and lightweight construction makes it fly surprisingly high compared to other rocket kit brands. Most motor combinations require the addition of nose weight for adequate stability. Test it for yourself! (USR 2013 Web Ad)

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[kpklein]

Here is the 13mm and 18mm version. Sorry about the sideways picture, I flipped it upright in my camera before uploading but it still went side ways.View attachment 162755




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[CZ Brat]

Here is my Estes V2 I just finished. I always thought the V2 would lend itself to steampunking very nicely. It has 4 forward mounted, canted, 18mm motor mounts. Chute goes out the rear.

 

[qquake2k]

That looks incredible! Are the four 18mm in addition to the 24mm?

 

[CZ Brat]

That looks incredible! Are the four 18mm in addition to the 24mm?

No. I removed the BT50 (24mm) MMT and added a BT55. This is where the chute comes out. You can see more on my build thread. https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?67272-Estes-V2-Steam-Punk-Forward-Mounted-Canted-Cluster-build-thread

 

[Jackball74]

Finished my Estes 3228 last week. My first V2. Always loved the rocket, but back during my first phase of the hobby the level 4 classification intimidated me. Happy to find out the build isn't scary at all.

 

[EXPjawa]

I guess you'd only call this "semi-scale" due to the liberties that Estes took with the fins, but this still seems like the best place for this post. I didn't find a V-2 gallery, otherwise I'd put this there. Anyhoo, this is the BT80-sized V-2 kit that I built last year:
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I chose the "field test" color scheme since it seems that relatively few people paint their V-2 models as such. The fairly simple decals are from Excelsior, save for the silver band on the cone (which came with the kit). I deviated from stock with the recovery system, using a ripstop nylon parachute and a nomex blanket to protect it. I'm just waiting on fairer weather now. I've got a second one that is built but not yet painted. That one will be a White Sands yellow roll pattern - not the one shown on the face card, but rather the version with the pin-up girl on it...