Ares V cardmodel conversion

[Atlantis v2.0]

This Ares V was converted from the Lhvcc kit. In can fly with either a single 18mm motor or with an A10-pt in each SRB.

 

[Indiana]

That looks great! Be sure and post a flight report.

 

[Atlantis v2.0]

That looks great! Be sure and post a flight report.

I'm getting ready to launch soon, weather permitting. Recovery forces are already in position. I'll be launching it from the same LUT as my Ares I

 

[jj94]

May I ask where you downloaded the kit? Or did you buy it?

 

[Atlantis v2.0]

Houston, we have a problem- or- when rockets turn on their creator .

It performed well for a few seconds before veering of course. At first, I thought it was going to a lawn dart into the roof. Insteafd, it shot back the other way and flew right at me, which caused me jump out of the way. It landed only a few inches from where I was sitting.

The kit can be downloaded here: https://jleslie48.com/gallery_models_real.html#m26b

 

[Atlantis v2.0]

Ares V, Flight B

https://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j240/OV-104/?action=view&current=AresVlaunch.flv
It spiraled out of control in mid air this time. Chute did deploy.

 

[lessgravity]

I've built this one.
Be sure to swing test the converted card models before flying. Nose weight and more substantial clear fins will be needed to make this one stable.