54mm Flying Saucer

[rockets]

I'm looking for a 54mm flying saucer.
My budget is $40 if possible, if not, no problem, I can raise it eventually.


Thanks,

 

[jimzcatz]

Not gonna happen. The Wocket from Polecat is 140$.

 

[cwbullet]

You can’t even make one yourself for $40.

 

[rockets]

Not gonna happen. The Wocket from Polecat is 140$.

You can’t even make one yourself for $40.

OK, then.. I'll wait until I get more money.

Thanks,

 

[rockets]

OK, then.. I'll wait until I get more money.

Thanks,

But, what about a 38mm saucer?
Thanks,

 

[DavidMcCann]

You can’t even make one yourself for $40.

Challenge accepted.


But seriously. If your budget is $40...... you do know what 54mm motor cost, right? The one thing I wish I had done in rocketry, is staying within my limits. I got way past them, and now am working on focusing up and flying what I can fly comfortably and without stress.

 

[cwbullet]

If you have the skills, go to you local agriculture supple store and buy a large wok. About $30 and you can make your own.

 

[blackjack2564]

Easily done [40 bucks] with plastic cardboard, type used for Real estate yard signs, molding strips & Al duct tape or fiberglass strips and a good design. I ain't designing it for you though, do some research and find one.

Hint; look for "Hexar" dlb design, and modify it. His flies on central 54 and 3-38's

 

[cwbullet]

Easily done [40 bucks] with plastic cardboard, type used for Real estate yard signs, molding strips & Al duct tape or fiberglass strips and a good design. I ain't designing it for you though, do some research and find one.

Hint; look for "Hexar" dlb design, and modify it. His flies on central 54 and 3-38's

I might have been a little brash. It can be done, but you will not buy one for that unless someone is being very charitable.

You could also make a foam board dome.

 

[blackjack2564]

Here's some ideas.....lamp shades,plastic wheel covers, etc.

https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?450-Show-us-your-Saucers-Pyramids-UFO-s

 

[fyrwrxz]

You need to get in contact with Kenrico. I fly his Funk Saucer on 38's all the time. Pretty much a crowd pleaser and we've drag-raced a half dozen for fun and misfortune...

 

[rockets]

You need to get in contact with Kenrico. I fly his Funk Saucer on 38's all the time. Pretty much a crowd pleaser and we've drag-raced a half dozen for fun and misfortune...

I'll get in touch with him.
Thanks,

 

[Steve Shannon]

Also, check out the plans from Art Applewhite. Here’s one for his Delta saucer.
https://www.artapplewhite.com/aksjdf/delta.pdf

 

[cwbullet]

Also, check out the plans from Art Applewhite. Here’s one for his Delta saucer.
https://www.artapplewhite.com/aksjdf/delta.pdf

This what I would build with foams board and fibergass cloth.

 

[jimzcatz]

I have Art's 38 and 54mm stealths. Great for small fields.

 

[rockets]

I have Art's 38 and 54mm stealths. Great for small fields.

I checked Art's website, can't find his rockets for sale, by any chance do you remember how much it cost to get the 38 & 54 stealths?

Thanks,

 

[cwbullet]

Art is on vacation. Keep monitoring his website.

The 54 is $120 plus shipping. I can not remember the price on the 38.

 

[rockets]

Art is on vacation. Keep monitoring his website.

The 54 is $120 plus shipping. I can not remember the price on the 38.

OK, thanks for the update!!

Thanks,

 

[rockets]

What about a spool?
Those seem REALLY simple to make, and probably cheap.


Thanks,

 

[cwbullet]

They are easy to make and easy to make stable.