Edmiller
Well-Known Member
This rocket is called Chrome Overcast. It was built from parts I had on hand. Quantum Tube airframe. Fiberglass nose cone. Plywood centering rings. Phenolic motor tube. Aero-Pack retainer. Carbon fiber plate fins. Stainless steel hardware.
The main parts are covered with a chrome wrap meant for automobiles. Since the wrap would not wrap over and adhere over the edges or the airframe and openings, the areas were painted silver. The fin edges were painted candy blue. Blue metalflake tape was used for the stripes. Then the whole rocket was clear coated with House of Kolor UC-35 clear. The wrap had to be jointed at certain areas, around the fins and the nose cone, because it would not stretch enough. The joints are not visible unless you look closely.
Can't wait to see it reflecting sunlight when under chute.
The main parts are covered with a chrome wrap meant for automobiles. Since the wrap would not wrap over and adhere over the edges or the airframe and openings, the areas were painted silver. The fin edges were painted candy blue. Blue metalflake tape was used for the stripes. Then the whole rocket was clear coated with House of Kolor UC-35 clear. The wrap had to be jointed at certain areas, around the fins and the nose cone, because it would not stretch enough. The joints are not visible unless you look closely.
Can't wait to see it reflecting sunlight when under chute.