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I'm officially trying to build my L1 rocket. It's a scratchbuild, It's themed (Mark, no giving them any more clues), and in some points, I'm still clueless.
I'm opting to do a 3FNC.
The Nosecone is a custom job, If I could only hear back from the person who offered the best option again (3D printing). Despite what the image below appears to show (a rounded front surface), it's actually flat. When I get done, the reason for that will be made apparent.
Overall length will be about 25.25".
Body will be a 4" diameter, I'm going with what Mike Fisher (Binder Design) can supply me with.
MM is from Sunward (their 38mm mount for 3.9" ID body tubes).
Fins are 1/8" thick birch ply.
What I don't know is: How large of a 'chute I need. Where to score a motor retainer, and where I should go for Launch buttons. Input on these features will be greatly appreciated.
Wrap will be custom from Stickershock.
Stay Tuned...
Jim
I'm opting to do a 3FNC.
The Nosecone is a custom job, If I could only hear back from the person who offered the best option again (3D printing). Despite what the image below appears to show (a rounded front surface), it's actually flat. When I get done, the reason for that will be made apparent.
Overall length will be about 25.25".
Body will be a 4" diameter, I'm going with what Mike Fisher (Binder Design) can supply me with.
MM is from Sunward (their 38mm mount for 3.9" ID body tubes).
Fins are 1/8" thick birch ply.
What I don't know is: How large of a 'chute I need. Where to score a motor retainer, and where I should go for Launch buttons. Input on these features will be greatly appreciated.
Wrap will be custom from Stickershock.
Stay Tuned...
Jim
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