Ok, time to crack this thing out, progress on the booster, most of this work is to prep for the raw carbon look I want
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Slick!More paint progress, getting closer
Question: how much does tip-to-tip help, as opposed to laminating the fins on the table then embedding some glass cloth the fillets? The latter sounds easier. If the tube between the fins also needs (more) lamination, that could be done along with the fillets, and would still be easier than going tip-to-tip. I read about tip-to-tip, and I figured I would follow others' lead, but I'm questioning the benefit compared to easier methods.
I love black and green paint jobs! Based on what you've done, this thing will handle mach speeds like a champ. Though, really pushing it might still cause a little concern for flutter based solely on the fin shape. Might be a bit overthought, but external T2T may have been a reasonable idea for some added peace of mind.
Even G10 likes to get wavy under certain circumstances!
Braden
Slick!
How heavy did it end up? Is it too heavy for an I65?
Watch out for the J99. Even lower initial thrust than an I65. J275 would be a good motor. Note how my saucer struggles on a J99.
Header says 3" but the description says 2"... I'll see if I can get hold of someone and see what they have... Thanks!
There is also the J150 (granted, different hardware) which would be fun to see in a rocket like that. It sits right between the J99 and J275. Same total impulse as the J99, but nearly twice the initial thrust.
Agreed, the 1103X is a great motor IMO! Jump to 3:35the 1103X is what i was thinking
big fan of that motor!
aggressive and Mach kinda go hand in hand...
Yessir, "jump" is the appropriate word!Jump to 3:35
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