New scratch build, now "Binary Effusion"

qquake2k · Apr 6, 2014

With the fins pinned, it was easy to cut them out. I always use the bandsaw's fence to cut the tabs, to make sure they're straight. Match sanding was done on a stationary belt sander. I also rounded the leading edges on the sander.

qquake2k · Apr 6, 2014

I cut the centering rings out with a 4-1/4" hole saw. I made a mistake with the centering rings for the inner tube. I cut the center holes out before I sized the OD on the lathe. So I had to cut two more. I used 3/16" plywood for those, and 1/4" plywood for the motor mount rings. Using the template from Open Rocket, I marked the locations for the two 29mm motor tubes.

qquake2k · Apr 6, 2014

I had a length of LOC 3.1" tubing, so I cut a 6" long section for the inner tube. I had cut the hole in the centering rings with a 3" hole saw, and I sanded them to fit with a Dremel. After sanding the tube with 80 grit, I epoxied the rings to the ends.

TopRamen · Apr 6, 2014

Lookin' good!

qquake2k · Apr 6, 2014

I wanted to make sure the centering rings stayed aligned when I cut the holes for the motor tubes. So I put a 1/4" bolt through the pilot hole from the hole saw, then measured and drilled the 3/16" holes for the tee nuts. I put 10-32 screws through the 3/16" holes, then removed the 1/4" bolt to make room for the hole saw. I cut 1-3/16" holes for the motor tubes, then sanded them to fit with the Dremel.

mpitfield · Apr 7, 2014

I have watched many of your build threads and it just amazes me on how easy you make it look...envious of the workshop!

qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

mpitfield said:
I have watched many of your build threads and it just amazes me on how easy you make it look...envious of the workshop!

The tools make it look easy, not me. But I appreciate the compliment.

qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

Playing around with a possible decal.

GDJ · Apr 8, 2014

Oh I like that!

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rocketgeek101 · Apr 8, 2014

qquake2k said:
Playing around with a possible decal.

That's clever. I like it!

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qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

And on a yellow background.

qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

This is the color scheme I'm considering.

GDJ · Apr 8, 2014

Do it!

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qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

And for the back. (Thanks Jeff!)

qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

Or this.

TopRamen · Apr 8, 2014

Red, Yellow and Black are Awesome Colors!!!! Can't get any better than that.

qquake2k · Apr 8, 2014

How about eagle flames?

Rrwjr · Apr 8, 2014

Another awesome thread build Captain. Educational and detailed, color scheme looking good as well. Have you thought about what motors your going to use for maiden voyage?

Cl(VII) · Apr 8, 2014

qquake2k said:
How about eagle flames?

Nice!

CRC · Apr 8, 2014

as for the binery code, I'd go with the top one(first one you posted)....it looks more 80's computer like.

o1d_dude · Apr 8, 2014

qquake2k said:
Or this.

I like this one best.

There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who understand binary and those who don't. LOL!

rocketgeek101 · Apr 8, 2014

qquake2k said:
Or this.

I vote for this one.

gdjsky01 · Apr 8, 2014

There are 10 kind of people in the world...

nute · Apr 8, 2014

gdjsky01 said:
There are 10 kind of people in the world...

Those who understand binary, those who don't, and those who didn't expect this to be in base 3

RocketHunter · Apr 8, 2014

Or, better yet, 497,678,174,999 converted to base 32....

o1d_dude · Apr 9, 2014

gdjsky01 said:
There are 10 kind of people in the world...

I stand corrected, sir.

qquake2k · Apr 9, 2014

I decided to go with the first binary decal. I wanted it to be a little understated, not so bold.

qquake2k · Apr 9, 2014

Rrwjr said:
Another awesome thread build Captain. Educational and detailed, color scheme looking good as well. Have you thought about what motors your going to use for maiden voyage?

I haven't totally decided yet. I already have two 4 grain CTI cases, so I'm leaning towards something Cesaroni. I was thinking H123 Skidmarks, but I'd rather have something that would show the two exhaust plumes more. Maybe a couple of 3 grain H54 white long burns. I really like long burn motors. Or maybe a pair of H163 White Thunder. Shorter burn, but much higher velocity off the rail.

blackbrandt · Apr 9, 2014

Confused... What is that number?

RocketHunter said:
Or, better yet, 497,678,174,999 converted to base 32....

RocketHunter · Apr 9, 2014

blackbrandt said:
Confused... What is that number?

Hint: in base 32, letters, as well as numbers, are used to represent the bits. So convert that decimal number into base 32 and see what happens...

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