I am embarking on a 1/3 semi scale model build of the WAC Corporal. Finding a nosecone had been a challenge. Anyone know of a source for a conical that fits a LOC 3.9 (4") airframe?
Nosecone Source
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rharshberger
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Madcow has 4" 5:1 standard wall and 5:1 filament wound FG nosecones, or at least they are listed on their website.
Chuck,
It scales out at roughly 16.3" showing. Not going for exact scale model so close is good enough unless I have to make it myself.
It scales out at roughly 16.3" showing. Not going for exact scale model so close is good enough unless I have to make it myself.
Rich,
Thanks for the tip on Madcow. I'll check 'em out.
Thanks for the tip on Madcow. I'll check 'em out.
If you want a 4:1 conical, check with Ken Allen at Performance Hobbies..
That’s where I got my 4” WAC Corporal nose cone.
NikeMikey
That’s where I got my 4” WAC Corporal nose cone.
NikeMikey
https://performancehobbies.com/secure/store.aspx?groupid=200
Looks like a pretty good price for a big ol' glass nosecone! Good quality?
Looks like a pretty good price for a big ol' glass nosecone! Good quality?
Well it is not filament-wound. It is the older style gel-coated fiberglass. It has a seam that has to be smoothed, but yeah -- good quality.
Thanks guys, Ken has exactly what I'm looking for.
Happy flying. Stay safe.
Happy flying. Stay safe.
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I just purchased a 4" 5.1 conical from Mad Cow. Got it last week.
Might have to grab one myself. I like the WAC a lot and have been wanting to do a biggun!
The WAC has been one of my favorites as well way back to estes kit. This will be my fourth and largest(by far) WAC build.
One of my faves too Dave. The old Estes kit was my first or second rocket way back in the early seventies! I cloned that one a little while ago, and got one of the Semroc 1/10 scale kits (VERY nice kit, by the way). Thinking I'd like to do the 2.6" ASP kit too...
Well, I had some time this morning, so I got on OR and designed a 4" WAC in OR, so now I'm trying to resist starting yet another rocket project!
Well, I had some time this morning, so I got on OR and designed a 4" WAC in OR, so now I'm trying to resist starting yet another rocket project!
heada
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Gonna add the Tiny Tim booster?
Not intending to at this time. But... Now that you mention it I should at least build the sustainer so tiny could be added later. Never know.
That was my plan. My sustaner will be configured to accept the booster, but I'll fly it solo first.
I've been wanting to do a two stager, this would be a good place to start!!
Do Ken's nose cones fit LOC tubing, PML or somthing else?
Any thoughts on the electronics to use in igniting the sustainer motor?
Prolly Missileworks RRC3. I have a couple and I'm fairly comfortable with the way they operate. RRC-2 would do well for the booster recovery, I think. Got a couple of those on hand too!
I would like to try a Stratologger, but I haven't been able to get my grubby ole mitts on one yet.
I would like to try a Stratologger, but I haven't been able to get my grubby ole mitts on one yet.
Hello,
I've printed a couple of Wac Corporal nose cones for a friend of mine for his Wac using LOC 3.9 tube. Let me know if you want one. Takes about 4 days to print completely (2 sections).
Also printed the upper and lower conduit covers and a scale boat tail.
Keith
I've printed a couple of Wac Corporal nose cones for a friend of mine for his Wac using LOC 3.9 tube. Let me know if you want one. Takes about 4 days to print completely (2 sections).
Also printed the upper and lower conduit covers and a scale boat tail.
Keith
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That is a beautiful print especially the tip.Hello,
I've printed a couple of Wac Corporal nose cones for a friend of mine for his Wac using LOC 3.9 tube. Let me know if you want one. Takes about 4 days to print completely (2 sections).
Also printed the upper and lower conduit covers and a scale boat tail.
Keith
The tips come out best when I use a 1/16" radius on the tip. No stringing or deformation as it hits the point. BTW - the layers were .2 mm height and this was done a couple of years ago. My printing is a lot better now. Attached is the PDF for the Nose Cone and Boat tail.
The parts are really for a Sport Scale model, but the lengths are accurate.
Regards,
Keith
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