Pyropetepete
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I want to make an upscale of the Custom Rockets Redliner. I bought this when I was a kid and loved every bit of it. Wish I never threw it away. Key points for the details
All the info on the stock product I could find. https://www.rocketreviews.com/redliner---custom-rockets.html
I had started a topic here on TRF and was advised how to work out the upscale. The size of this beast will be 4'' dia and 83'' long. Weight is unknown just yet.
I found this cheeky drawing of dual deployment and will use it as my base for laying the sections out.
A CTI Pro 54 6GXL is 25.14'' long, so my booster/rear/arft section will have to be at least 30''. Nice clean look as it comes apart im thinking.
Overall length 83''
NC is 12'' long, so 83 - 12 = 71
Minus the booster @ 30 leaves 41
AV bay has a 1'' band so we minus that 40
We then split the tube ether side of the AV bay 40 / 2 = 20
So tubes lengths are
This also fits nicely in my car
So now parts. Searching TRF and finding my feet again Blue Tube 2.0 looks and sound cool. It's cost effective, good weight, reviews say's it's good. I have been dealing with Dave at Always Ready Rocketry https://www.alwaysreadyrocketry.com/ He's been a huge help with getting the drawing correct, sizes, parts. He is currently building the kit up for me now. This makes shipping cheap to the UK. All parts for the build are present, cut to size so saves weight. Plus dealing with one person gets the build right. Parts list below
Dave's a busy man and has given a rough ETA for March the 4th. So what to do when waiting....SHOPPING
Again TRF and what people here say was the answer for my next product. Shockcords. One name and one product stood out, Onebadhawk https://www.rocketryforum.com/member.php?12088-onebadhawk His product is here https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?58794-Shock-Cords-w-Presewn-Loops
A few mails and PM's with Ted and I'm in aw of this guy. Helpful, funny and down to earth. I even called him, now resulting in a much need trip to meet for a beer. He suggested his 1'' wide Kevlar, 30' long, 2 loops. I took his word and the order was placed. Now this guy is crystal clear and honest. Scans of paper work sent over. He apologised as he was caught short on the shipping quote. Not once did Ted ask for the extra, he was going to pay this. I sent over the $20 to Ted's amazement and non stop thanks. 5 days, yes fokes 5 days latter and I've something I'd never get made in the UK arrive wrapped & packed as if it was your 1st born .....
I'd only ordered the 2. Teddy went and threw in one of his other product for free. What a cool surprise and nice gift. Huge thanks to Ted for the service.
Been thinking about the finish on this beats. The UK has an okay'ish car modding scene which means some trick paint jobs or means of giving amazing out of this world finishes. DipThis https://www.dipthis.co.uk/ has the biggest name currently and I've found a finishe I like for the NC.
Bushed Aluminum https://www.dipthis.co.uk/shop/metal/brushed-aluminium/
Have sent them a mail, they want to see the NC and will say yes or no. So far the word is yes with it being dipped twice, one to cover each side.
So I'm now looking at little bits and bobs. Hardware fittings for recovery, recovery electronics, motor cases (29, 38, 54mm), body filler, sanding sealer, the best epoxys and glues.
Also looking to make a PVC stand for the build, hoping there is a link on here.
Thanks
Pete
- Dual deployment
- AV Bay
- 54 & 38 mm MMT
- 4'' dia
- Really nice paint job
- L1 & L2 use
- Built to last
- Using the best parts I can get
All the info on the stock product I could find. https://www.rocketreviews.com/redliner---custom-rockets.html
I had started a topic here on TRF and was advised how to work out the upscale. The size of this beast will be 4'' dia and 83'' long. Weight is unknown just yet.
I found this cheeky drawing of dual deployment and will use it as my base for laying the sections out.
A CTI Pro 54 6GXL is 25.14'' long, so my booster/rear/arft section will have to be at least 30''. Nice clean look as it comes apart im thinking.
Overall length 83''
NC is 12'' long, so 83 - 12 = 71
Minus the booster @ 30 leaves 41
AV bay has a 1'' band so we minus that 40
We then split the tube ether side of the AV bay 40 / 2 = 20
So tubes lengths are
- Booster 30''
- Main bays 20''
- NC 12''
- AV bay 1''
- TOTAL 83''
This also fits nicely in my car
So now parts. Searching TRF and finding my feet again Blue Tube 2.0 looks and sound cool. It's cost effective, good weight, reviews say's it's good. I have been dealing with Dave at Always Ready Rocketry https://www.alwaysreadyrocketry.com/ He's been a huge help with getting the drawing correct, sizes, parts. He is currently building the kit up for me now. This makes shipping cheap to the UK. All parts for the build are present, cut to size so saves weight. Plus dealing with one person gets the build right. Parts list below
- 1 3.9 x 30 Airframe
- 2 3.9 x 20 Airframe
- 1 54mm x 26 Airframe/MMT
- 1 3.9 x 8 Coupler
- 3 3.9 x 54 Centering Rings
- 3 3.9 AF Bukplate with eye bolt
- 1 3.9 E-Bay
- 1 3.9 Ogive Nosecone
- 1 3.9/54 Aeroopack Tailcone Retainer Blk
- 1 54/38 Adapter
- 3 CNC Slots
- 3 CNC Fins
Dave's a busy man and has given a rough ETA for March the 4th. So what to do when waiting....SHOPPING
Again TRF and what people here say was the answer for my next product. Shockcords. One name and one product stood out, Onebadhawk https://www.rocketryforum.com/member.php?12088-onebadhawk His product is here https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?58794-Shock-Cords-w-Presewn-Loops
A few mails and PM's with Ted and I'm in aw of this guy. Helpful, funny and down to earth. I even called him, now resulting in a much need trip to meet for a beer. He suggested his 1'' wide Kevlar, 30' long, 2 loops. I took his word and the order was placed. Now this guy is crystal clear and honest. Scans of paper work sent over. He apologised as he was caught short on the shipping quote. Not once did Ted ask for the extra, he was going to pay this. I sent over the $20 to Ted's amazement and non stop thanks. 5 days, yes fokes 5 days latter and I've something I'd never get made in the UK arrive wrapped & packed as if it was your 1st born .....
I'd only ordered the 2. Teddy went and threw in one of his other product for free. What a cool surprise and nice gift. Huge thanks to Ted for the service.
Been thinking about the finish on this beats. The UK has an okay'ish car modding scene which means some trick paint jobs or means of giving amazing out of this world finishes. DipThis https://www.dipthis.co.uk/ has the biggest name currently and I've found a finishe I like for the NC.
Bushed Aluminum https://www.dipthis.co.uk/shop/metal/brushed-aluminium/
Have sent them a mail, they want to see the NC and will say yes or no. So far the word is yes with it being dipped twice, one to cover each side.
So I'm now looking at little bits and bobs. Hardware fittings for recovery, recovery electronics, motor cases (29, 38, 54mm), body filler, sanding sealer, the best epoxys and glues.
Also looking to make a PVC stand for the build, hoping there is a link on here.
Thanks
Pete
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