1/3 Scale All Fiberglass Bullpup 12B Kit

[n27sb]

Looking forward to your build thread, I nearly pulled the trigger on the 4" lite version about 20 times last week, but then got side tracked kitting a new 2.6" diameter R/C X-15 rocket glider, that's nearly done and instructions are online, so I can start my Sprint Missile kit shortly.....

I am sure they will be selling this kit for awhile.
Talked to Curtis this morning and the orders are starting to roll in.

 

[Brent]

I ordered the 5 inch version Monday. Tracking number was provided yesterday but it does not look like it shipped yet. Anyone received theirs yet? I have not seen any pictures yet.

 

[burkefj]

Just to confirm, this site means buying direct from Curtis Turner? No flame war, just asking a question.

 

[Ez2cDave]

Just to confirm, this site means buying direct from Curtis Turner? No flame war, just asking a question.

Yes, with only a couple of exceptions, ALL composite tubes and nose cones are made by Curtis Turner, either directly or one of his various "pseudonyms".

Dave F.

 

[n27sb]

Received the 4” Bullpup Kit from Curtis (Composite Warehouse) today. The parts are perfectly machined and beautiful. I will start a build thread.

 

[mo2872]

White fiberglass? Neat.

 

[n27sb]

I will probably paint this one with 2 part white automotive paint.

 

[Ez2cDave]

That Nose Cone has a mighty SHORT shoulder on it . . . Be careful !

Dave F.

 

[Ez2cDave]

White fiberglass? Neat.

"Gel-Coat" finish.

Trying to get a good bond with Fin Fillets may be a challenge.

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/can-fiberglass-be-safely-laminated-to-gel-coat.431461

Painting :

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/fiberglass-paint-prep.107243

Dave F.

 

[n27sb]

Wrong parts, wrong place.

 

[Ez2cDave]

Wrong parts, wrong place.

Only as good as the data you supply . . . LOL !

Nice, L-O-N-G shoulder there ( probably should be shortened ) !

I'm guessing that Short Coupler is for the Tailcone, right ?

Dave F.

 

[n27sb]

"Gel-Coat" finish.

Trying to get a good bond with Fin Fillets may be a challenge.

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/can-fiberglass-be-safely-laminated-to-gel-coat.431461

Painting :

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/fiberglass-paint-prep.107243

Dave F.

No Gelcoat, just white tint resin. Should be easy to bond.

 

[crossfire]

"Gel-Coat" finish.

Trying to get a good bond with Fin Fillets may be a challenge.

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/can-fiberglass-be-safely-laminated-to-gel-coat.431461

Painting :

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/fiberglass-paint-prep.107243

Dave F

 

[crossfire]

Ok

 

[Thundercloud]

Gorgeous looking 'glass parts!

 

[Brent]

Received the 4” Bullpup Kit from Curtis (Composite Warehouse) today. The parts are perfectly machined and beautiful. I will start a build thread.View attachment 440579

No vinyl decals? Shows them on website.

 

[n27sb]

Gorgeous looking 'glass parts!

CW makes the nicest parts I have seen.

 

[n27sb]

No vinyl decals? Shows them on website.

Since this was the prototype Curtis sent it out ASAP. Decals are to follow.

 

[n27sb]

I have started a thread for this build. It can be found here. https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/4”-bullpup-12b-scale-composite-warehouse-build.163129/

 

[Baggy]

Only as good as the data you supply . . . LOL !

Nice, L-O-N-G shoulder there ( probably should be shortened ) !

I'm guessing that Short Coupler is for the Tailcone, right ?

Dave F.

Rofl, you scared me there regarding that coupler picture. I ordered the 4” 54mm mmt version yesterday, and was hoping to place a 38mm mmt in the nosecone to mount a mad for deployment . . . I have lost all interest in motor ejection. I hope the decals come soon, as I bought a 4-1/2” Arcas several years back, I believe from the same people, either Proline or Rocketry Warehouse and the decal was promised to be shipped later but I never got it. Just sayin’ so don’t anybody get touchy, this isn’t a flame. Keeping my fingers crossed and best of luck flying when they let us fly.

 

[Baggy]

Received the 4” Bullpup Kit from Curtis (Composite Warehouse) today. The parts are perfectly machined and beautiful. I will start a build thread.View attachment 440579

Looking at your pic, is that thinwall or the thicker stuff? Hoping it’s thinwall, I love the stuff. I have the Broken Arrow, both the large one and the smaller one, the large one is too much for me to both carry and place on a launch rail, need a helper, lol. The small one is no problem except it just seems unnecessarily heavy. I just can’t help myself, buying kits, building them, and then just looking at them lining both sides of my hallway. Sometimes I shut the doorway too hard and the next thing you hear a bunch of rockets sliding into each other and landing in a pile.