Ryan S.
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This thread will start the documentation of the 7.5" half Scale Patriot Missile that I am in the process of building. It is not really half scale at all, the tubes are slightly smaller, and the fins and overall length are much longer.
I chose this rocket because I really like the looks of the real thing. Although stability has been a problem due to the small fins, I have worked through the problem, after much conferencing with Dan Patell, and some with David Reese. After I resized the fins to ensure stability on the biggest of motors, I began construction.
The rocket has a 98mm motor mount and is capable of taking up to a 45" or longer motor. I am using zipperless deployment, however this has the possibility of being swtiched to regular deployment.
here are some of the parts;
I chose this rocket because I really like the looks of the real thing. Although stability has been a problem due to the small fins, I have worked through the problem, after much conferencing with Dan Patell, and some with David Reese. After I resized the fins to ensure stability on the biggest of motors, I began construction.
The rocket has a 98mm motor mount and is capable of taking up to a 45" or longer motor. I am using zipperless deployment, however this has the possibility of being swtiched to regular deployment.
here are some of the parts;