SCALE - (North American) X-15 Gallery

Quest X-15 built from their parts pack.
Still showing available here: https://www.questaerospace.com/X-15_Parts_Bag/p4193205_16433021.aspx
You supply the body tube, motor mount, and recovery gear.

kuririn said:

Quest X-15 built from their parts pack.
Still showing available here: https://www.questaerospace.com/X-15_Parts_Bag/p4193205_16433021.aspx
You supply the body tube, motor mount, and recovery gear.


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kuririn, what size BT is used & what diameter motors?

Quest 35mm body tube, 11 or 13". I went with the longer tube for added stability, although it would not be to scale.
https://www.questaerospace.com/35mm_Body_Tube/p4193205_16432955.aspx
Also bt-20 to 35mm centering rings:
https://www.questaerospace.com/35mm_Centering_Ring/p4193205_16432999.aspx
Engine tube and clip also available from Quest or pull from your parts stash.
And clay nose weight, according to your final build weight.
Chris M. (hcmbanjo) did a build on his blog:
https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2014/04/quest-x-15-build-part-1-parts.html
In 15 parts, scroll through the parts using the right hand menu.
Good tips and techniques.
Laters.

kuririn said:

Quest 35mm body tube, 11 or 13". I went with the longer tube for added stability, although it would not be to scale.
https://www.questaerospace.com/35mm_Body_Tube/p4193205_16432955.aspx
Also bt-20 to 35mm centering rings:
https://www.questaerospace.com/35mm_Centering_Ring/p4193205_16432999.aspx
Engine tube and clip also available from Quest or pull from your parts stash.
And clay nose weight, according to your final build weight.
Chris M. (hcmbanjo) did a build on his blog:
https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2014/04/quest-x-15-build-part-1-parts.html
In 15 parts, scroll through the parts using the right hand menu.
Good tips and techniques.
Laters.

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I ordered all the parts. $18.50, not bad. But I got stickershock when the postage came to $13.00.

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Nice!

I ordered up all the parts from Quest to build one of these. I know it comes with instructions, but I'd like to look at them now & get prepped. Quest doesn't have it on their website, only current models. I tried finding them online but came up empty. Anyone know a location for them?

Greg Furtman said:

I ordered up all the parts from Quest to build one of these. I know it comes with instructions, but I'd like to look at them now & get prepped. Quest doesn't have it on their website, only current models. I tried finding them online but came up empty. Anyone know a location for them?

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Greg, PM me, I can e-mail you a scan of the instructions.

This thread should be helpful, during construction . . .

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/oop-quest-x-15-build.62724

Dave F.

My Quest X-15 parts came in yesterday's mail. I am impressed with how smooth the BT is. No spirals to fill.

Can you post a scan of the instructions?

Greg Furtman said:

My Quest X-15 parts came in yesterday's mail. I am impressed with how smooth the BT is. No spirals to fill.

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I'm finishing up my Terrier Sandhawk and I think I'll start my Quest X-15 next!

I have my Quest X-15 all assembled and sanded and ready for paint. I've decided to used water-based primer and paint from Createx. I was wondering which motor would be the best to use so I found a.rkt file for it on RocketReviews. I increased the body tube length from 11" to 13". I went through each components and was amazed to see that some of the fins and the motor tube were set as G10 for the material. I saved it as an .ork. Here it is if people want to use it.

kuririn said:

Chris M. (hcmbanjo) did a build on his blog:
https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2014/04/quest-x-15-build-part-1-parts.html
In 15 parts, scroll through the parts using the right hand menu.
Good tips and techniques. Laters.

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Here's the whole build link, from finish to start - scroll down for the beginning of the build.
https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/search/label/Q X-15

I'm ready to put the decals on my Quest X-15. My last Quest build was the Courier & it came with stick on decals. The ones that came with the X-15 look like water-slide decals. Are they?

Greg Furtman said:

I'm ready to put the decals on my Quest X-15. My last Quest build was the Courier & it came with stick on decals. The ones that came with the X-15 look like water-slide decals. Are they?

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Yes. Soak them in water for about 45 sec. to a minute. Check if they will EASILY slide off the backing. Do not use too much force or they might break apart. If not then soak some more. Also a good idea to wet the surface of the area you will be applying the decal to. After placement blot/wick dry with a paper towel removing any air bubbles as you do so.

See Chris' blog at my link above, Parts 12 and 13 for tips and placement.

kuririn said:

Yes. Soak them in water for about 45 sec. to a minute. Check if they will EASILY slide off the backing. Do not use too much force or they might break apart. If not then soak some more. Also a good idea to wet the surface of the area you will be applying the decal to. After placement blot/wick dry with a paper towel removing any air bubbles as you do so.

See Chris' blog at my link above, Parts 12 and 13 for tips and placement.

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Thanks!

I found this site with some good images of the detailing of the X-15.

https://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/tdomf-2/455173/1359327987013.jpg

I just finished the SNG X-15 build. he also has a grande build kit and a delta wing X-15.
Came with everything needed. Was a fun build and came out nice.

Does anyone know where the fuel fill port for the anhydrous ammonia is located? I can't find it in any photos.

Greg Furtman said:

Does anyone know where the fuel fill port for the anhydrous ammonia is located? I can't find it in any photos.

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Never mind. I finally found a photo. It is located just below the aft end of the main wing on the right side.

I finished applying the decals and shot 2 coats of clear coat (Pledge Revive It Floor Gloss) with an airbrush. Here's how it turned out. Note that I shot a few coats of Createx 4411 Pearlized Plum on top of flat black before I clear coated it before applying the decals.

Beautiful work!

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Beautiful work!

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Thanks, it was a fun build. And thanks for posting that Quest still sold the parts kit for it.

Just realized I never posted this here...

My Hangar 11 4" X-15 modded with dual deploy, flown many times, loves J motors and definitely NOT a "Hangar Queen"!


(Beer for size reference)

Radical Rocketry BT80 X-15 with fuel tanks in ablative paint scheme: