AMW 4" Bigger Daddy Build

[UPscaler]

Here's my other Airfest project, the lovely AMWProX 4" Bigger Daddy. I did a quick and easy assembly with 5 minute epoxy for basic bonding and West Systems and colloidal silica for fillets.

I was fortunate enough that an up-and-coming 2K automotive spray paint company reached out and offered me some samples of their yet-to-be-released product. After paint, I topped it off with Stickershock printed decals.

It came out decent! I need to wet sand the line between the yellow and black on the nosecone and see if I can correct some of the bleeding.

First flight will be on a CTI K740 at Airfest in a couple of weeks.



Braden

 

[bobtheshortstop]

Following. I've had my eye on the 5 inch version since went L2.

 

[UPscaler]

Following. I've had my eye on the 5 inch version since went L2.

I'm definitely considering that one as well!

Braden

 

[T34zac]

Why make the daddy bigger, when you can make the motor mount bigger?

I want to min diameter one of these Bigger Daddies though. Sometime after I get this one flown

 

[UPscaler]

Why make the daddy bigger, when you can make the motor mount bigger?

I want to min diameter one of these Bigger Daddies though. Sometime after I get this one flown

I was bummed you didn't get to fly at LDRS! Looking forward to seeing it go!

Braden

 

[T34zac]

I was bummed you didn't get to fly at LDRS! Looking forward to seeing it go!

Braden

Yeah I was bummed too. Had it out in the tower and everything. I’m really thinking of saving it for LDRS 40 though

 

[UPscaler]

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Yeah I was bummed too. Had it out in the tower and everything. I’m really thinking of saving it for LDRS 40 though

I'll be there for sure, I'd love to see it out there!


Braden

 

[UPscaler]

The Bigger Daddy took the K740 and loved every minute of it.

Well, maybe not towards the end. It got a little wiggly. C-star really put the fins to the test, but the Bigger Daddy prevailed! Got it back and it's ready to go again!



Braden

 

[T34zac]

Hell yeah! Nice boost! What an awesome motor for that rocket.

 

[UPscaler]

Hell yeah! Nice boost! What an awesome motor for that rocket.

I agree! The flame to rocket ratio is downright goofy.



Braden

 

[T34zac]

I agree! The flame to rocket ratio is downright goofy.

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Braden

That’s quite the flame for such a small rocket! I just stuffed an I1299 in a rocket that was only slightly longer than the motor over the weekend. Something like a 2.5:1 flame:rocket ratio.

 

[UPscaler]

That’s quite the flame for such a small rocket! I just stuffed an I1299 in a rocket that was only slightly longer than the motor over the weekend. Something like a 2.5:1 flame:rocket ratio.

It's pretty ideal!

I really want to put a K185 in it and see how it does.

Braden

 

[StreuB1]

Does anyone know if AMW still makes this kit? This wasn't that long ago and now their "zoo" only contains a few obscure kits.

 

[cwbullet]

Does anyone know if AMW still makes this kit? This wasn't that long ago and now their "zoo" only contains a few obscure kits.

I would contact the vendor.

 

[UPscaler]

Does anyone know if AMW still makes this kit? This wasn't that long ago and now their "zoo" only contains a few obscure kits.

I believe Gloria said they are waiting on their supplier when I asked about them at a Tripoli Vegas launch.

Braden

 

[UPscaler]

Tragically, the Big Daddy's second flight was its last one. These things happen. Here's hoping someday they'll be available again.



Braden

 

[Hobie1dog]

 

[Tim51]

Here's hoping someday they'll be available again.



Braden

Sorry for your loss. I imagine it would be relatively easy to scratch a Bigger Daddy from Wildman / MAC Performance materials, no?

 

[UPscaler]

Sorry for your loss. I imagine it would be relatively easy to scratch a Bigger Daddy from Wildman / MAC Performance materials, no?

Absolutely! It's definitely something to consider. The real struggle is finding a proper nosecone.

Braden

 

[Hobie1dog]

And you just "move on"

 

[techrat]

Sorry for your loss @UPscaler, but, think of what you can do now. I've seen those Home Depot cement tubes in your garage in some of your videos. I think it's time you moved in true fashion to your handle here on TRF, and really Upscaled the Big Daddy. Take one of those 10" Diameter tubes I know you've got, and build the biggest baddest Big Daddy there can ever be. Ok, the nose-cone is going to be an issue, but I have faith, you can fabricate it from foam and fiberglass. Make something truly epic.

 

[UPscaler]

Sorry for your loss @UPscaler, but, think of what you can do now. I've seen those Home Depot cement tubes in your garage in some of your videos. I think it's time you moved in true fashion to your handle here on TRF, and really Upscaled the Big Daddy. Take one of those 10" Diameter tubes I know you've got, and build the biggest baddest Big Daddy there can ever be. Ok, the nose-cone is going to be an issue, but I have faith, you can fabricate it from foam and fiberglass. Make something truly epic.

I actually only have a single piece in 8". I have the appropriate nosecone but promised it to one of my Patreon supporters so I don't want to double back on that.
I think if I was going to do a big big big daddy it would be something along the lines of 16" or something absurd.

Braden

 

[bandman444]

I think if I was going to do a big big big daddy it would be something along the lines of 16" or something absurd.

Braden

Let's do it! Maybe bigger?

 

[John_461]

I actually only have a single piece in 8".

8" has been done recently (ok... 7.5"), go bigger!