TLP Nike Hercules Build

Reytech said:

Ok. This is one of the dilemmas I've been pondering for a while. The TLP instructions have you install a metal washer up about 8 inches from the top of the body tube. I did this before I decided to go all-out and convert it to a High Power bird. My dilemma has been, how to stuff a 48 inch parachute and shock cord and all the nose weight into an available 7-8 inch space.

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Ok. This is the solution I came up with. I used a 6" piece of BT-60 tube (1.64") and cut it longitudinal, and glued it, so as to fit into the existing area, and still leaving a little over 1/8" on each side where the Kevlar shock is tightly wrapped. Inside of this tube I was able to stuff the tightly packed and wrapped thin mil 48" parachute.



The theory is that when ejection happens, all the laundry will come out and unravel in a clean manner without any tangles. Of course that's the theory. The weight in the nose cone should really pull hard and pull the chute and shock cord out! Keeping fingers crossed on this one.

As I have not looked into the instructions ,I had no idea that is where the ejection point was.I see the problem much more clearly now.

I hope it works ,as it should,just hope the chute cords don`t get knotted up and tangled.

Sure is a beautiful rocket !


Paul T

Sorry for the great delay. I just painted the white portion of the Herc, and I wanted to share.

I got to tell you that it was a pleasure working with Mark at STICKER SHOCK! He was able to print a set of decals for my build. I cannot say enough about his personal and professional service. Thank you Mark! Great job!

I'm so glad you gave us an update. This really is exceptional. I look forward to seeing the end product.

Cl(VII) said:

I'm so glad you gave us an update. This really is exceptional. I look forward to seeing the end product.

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+1 and don't worry about the time between posts--just do it right---beautiful build bro!!!!--H

hornet driver said:

+1 and don't worry about the time between posts--just do it right---beautiful build bro!!!!--H

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Thanks guys!

that looks great!!

Reytech said:

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Sorry for the great delay. I just painted the white portion of the Herc, and I wanted to share.

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NJRick said:

that looks great!!

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Thanks Rick!

Rey

Sweet! :clap::clap::clap::clap:
Jeff

Lookin' great!!! I too recently recieved OUTSTANDING Customer Service from Mark at Sticker Shock.

Your build is looking great hope it flies as well as it looks.

I was planning to purchase this kit but now that I know it has the same type of thrice dammed frame and paper wrapped fins as the TLP “Gabriel” I’ll pass.
I say “Thrice Dammed” because I have tried three completely different methods to build those fins/wings and all I have to show for it is a box of lopsided and crooked waste materiel.

boomtube said:

Your build is looking great hope it flies as well as it looks.

I was planning to purchase this kit but now that I know it has the same type of thrice dammed frame and paper wrapped fins as the TLP “Gabriel” I’ll pass.
I say “Thrice Dammed” because I have tried three completely different methods to build those fins/wings and all I have to show for it is a box of lopsided and crooked waste materiel.

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They definitely are a challenge!

Rey

Ok I finally had a little time to work on the Nike. I laid down the tape and painted the the dark green portion. Sorry for all the delays in the build.

Worth the wait, looking good.

Thanks Bill. Here is the finished paint. There's some imperfections that I need to touch up as best as possible.

oh that is AWESOME!! I always loved the look of the Nike Hercules! yours is beautiful!!

Reytech said:

Thanks Bill. Here is the finished paint. There's some imperfections that I need to touch up as best as possible.

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Score!!! Wow! Great!
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- Jeff

Way cool!

Thanks guys. Decals from Sticker Shock are next. Stay tuned!

Rey