TRF,
Test fit booster to middle airframe.
Feckless
TRF,
Test fit booster to middle airframe.
Feckless
TRF,
Test fit booster to middle airframe.
Feckless
When I was flying with GBR back at LDRS 21, we accidentally picked up a fully-loaded (220 lb) Porthos on a single N2000 -- not by choice, the center motor had alclo in the head end and the K1050s had just a single unfolded dipped davey. It was slow, but it definitely went up. N3301 has another 225 lbs of push beyond the N2000; you should be fine at 175 lbs.That motor yields 1100 pounds thrust for 400mS, then 900 pounds thrust for 2 seconds and then slopes out for a total burn time just under 6 seconds. Any comment on thrust to weight ratio here?
TRF,
Test fit booster to middle airframe.
Feckless
TRF,
Two photos for those who are interested:
1. Edge stock glued to the fins. Fit is pretty tight. Will have to sand and fill just a few spots.
2. Dry fit of Nosecone to airframe. Two things should be noted: cone asymmetry and a high spot at the shoulder. The cone is slightly misshaped; one side is more curved and the opposite is more straight. That manifests itself at the shoulder as a slight bump-out. What can I say? It's movie surplus.
If the cone is to affect the rocket's course then I believe it would pull towards the straighter side. If so then I could use that to my advantage given an understanding of the range. Anyone are to comment?
Feckless Counsel
The cone is slightly misshaped; one side is more curved and the opposite is more straight. That manifests itself at the shoulder as a slight bump-out. What can I say? It's movie surplus.
TRF,
Below is first pass assembly of the rocket. Unfortunately the nosecone fell when we tried to upright. The darn thing split and cracked in several places.
Oh! I am Feckless.
3. Fix the nosecone because I must. This project has so far proved anything possible when you lack the common sense.
Actually could be a blessing in disguise.
... The plate failure worries me most. That was to support the load at recovery. If bonding between layers is incapable of supporting recovery loads then I have a serious problem.
Feckless Counsel
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