Thought it would be good to start a thread dedicated to those rockets that had an untimely death. I've been going through my garage preparing for Midwest Power and keep finding remnants of old builds and long-forgotten projects.
for example, my most recent death in the family... my beloved 1/38th scale Saturn V
Launched on the 50th anniversary - beautiful launch.
Unfortunately, I packed my beautiful rocketman flag parachute too tight, and it never caught wind.
That little drogue streamer was no match for the Saturn V's weight.
After removing the electronics and motor casing, it went straight to the dump.
RIP Polecat Saturn V....
for example, my most recent death in the family... my beloved 1/38th scale Saturn V
Launched on the 50th anniversary - beautiful launch.
Unfortunately, I packed my beautiful rocketman flag parachute too tight, and it never caught wind.
That little drogue streamer was no match for the Saturn V's weight.
After removing the electronics and motor casing, it went straight to the dump.
RIP Polecat Saturn V....