MPR Fantasy Scale -- AGM-625 "Basilisk"

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LW Bercini

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Here is the project I'm starting today. This will be my first post-as-you-go build thread.

The attached drawing is just the basic outline. I will probably change and embellish as I go, using the TLAR method.

Basilisk.jpg
 
I just now checked the thread from my home computer. When I read it earlier, I was using Forumrunner on my Android, and the resolution on the small screen wasn't enough to notice the 80k nose cone and 29mm mount.

Looks like a neat project. Subscribed.
 
LW Bercini said:
Thanks.

The main tube will be 2.6" in diameter. And as I look at the drawing, I think I may want to make that main tube a bit shorter.
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I like the looks of it as is. I wouldn't make it shorter, but that's just me.
 
I like that alot. If it were me I would leave it that length, but it's your vision.
 
I think the proportions are fine as is, but it's your rocket. I'd suggest sketching it out both ways before you commit to one or the other.
 
Nice lines. I like the X intersection of the top tubes(?) and the lower fins.
Glad to see you posting your builds.
I know you do some great work and are very inventive.

Basilisk.jpg
 
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Great thing AutoCAD is. You can turn a sketch drawing into line art. I've liked the look of this from the get-go.
 
The ice has melted in me drink and my popcorn has gone stale........."Hello,is this thing on?"
 
Scotty Dog said:
The ice has melted in me drink and my popcorn has gone stale........."Hello,is this thing on?"
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Sorry Scotty (and everybody else). A lot of sickness has swept through my household and rocket activities have taken a back seat. I have hopes that I can post some progress tonight.
 
SICK :shock: BUMMER!!! Sandy has been sick for a couple days..flu like issues.
Ya got a rear view? Fin placement? Bottom view? 4 fins around the tail?
 
LW Bercini said:
I had intended to do 4 forward primary fins and 4 in-line secondary fins. Are you suggesting something else?
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Not suggesting ...Im just not getting the layout of the fins and what looks to be wings (?)around the main. Hey, I can wait for the obligatory pic of all the parts.
 
Here is a pic of all the parts going into the build. I have also included raw materials I plan to use for extra detailing in later steps

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Aint that a purty picture. Like being at the salad bar,where to start...
Have fun!
 
Really big screw head covers for playground equipment and the like?

Also, I love the all parts in one place picture. I don't buy anything more than the wood for the fins until I have sucessfully made, fiberglassed, bondo smoothed, and airfoiled the fins. I don't have the confidence that I can pull off everything I try yet. That, and I'm painfully unorganized about such things...probably the real reason actually.
 
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