Best Loc Kit for L1?

[Gastrok]

Just for another data point, I did my L1 in October with a LOC Iris 4 on an H219. The rocket weighed 89 oz w/out the motor. It got off the rail quickly but didn't fly very high (which was intentional - smallish field).

 

[jackiboi_11]

I'm going to the club this weekend, finding a mentor, then either flying the IRIS or building the warlock under his supervision and fly that for my L1.

 

[-Slick-Ice]

A H219 at 89oz and a 7ft rail, that would be 46fps and 8.2 TWR. 700 ft is definitely "low and slow"

I did recheck mine. My Iris-4 with payload bay and Eggfinder Mini TX and RRC2 is 113oz. I would believe the electronics bay and second shock cord/parachute/blanket/quick links being 1.5 LBS.

Good luck this weekend!

 

[jackiboi_11]

A H219 at 89oz and a 7ft rail, that would be 46fps and 8.2 TWR. 700 ft is definitely "low and slow"

I did recheck mine. My Iris-4 with payload bay and Eggfinder Mini TX and RRC2 is 113oz. I would believe the electronics bay and second shock cord/parachute/blanket/quick links being 1.5 LBS.

Good luck this weekend!

Thanks!

 

[jackiboi_11]

Here’s what my IRIS looks like as of now i filled the spirals yesterday.

 

[tomsteve]

I am looking seriously at the 5.5 Loc Goblin because I need something with a 54mm motor mount.

its possible to upgrade to 54mm motor mount with other kits.
the loc mini Maggie comes with 38mm motor mount but can be upgraded to a 54mm motor mount. its a pretty wicked flight on something like a J90.
also, with a 54mm, its possible to adapt down to 38mm. plus, its possible to pick up a chunk of 5.5" BT, coupler, bulkhead, and a few more parts to extend it, add an av bay, and have have a maxi mini magg.

 

[Rschub]

its possible to upgrade to 54mm motor mount with other kits.
the loc mini Maggie comes with 38mm motor mount but can be upgraded to a 54mm motor mount. its a pretty wicked flight on something like a J90.
also, with a 54mm, its possible to adapt down to 38mm. plus, its possible to pick up a chunk of 5.5" BT, coupler, bulkhead, and a few more parts to extend it, add an av bay, and have have a maxi mini magg.

I have put an extension on my mini-magg along with other changes.
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/minnie-magg-drag-mods-for-level-2.181275/I have decided to go with a Doorknob for my next project.

 

[jackiboi_11]

I have put an extension on my mini-magg along with other changes.
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/minnie-magg-drag-mods-for-level-2.181275/I have decided to go with a Doorknob for my next project.

The doorknob seems like a solid rocket, in the future if my mentor is L2 certified I was thinking of getting it to fly those motors. But thats far in the future.

 

[MidOH]

Built my own using Loc parts.

Goblin is cool, but the motor adapter for 38mm, is a worry. The Loc 4 is DD ready and two tube's. Not exactly optimal.

I used a uncut full length Loc 4 tube, cone, and fins. Primarily because it's exterior dimensions are identical to a Loc 4. Same exact CP. Same well known flight characteristics.

But I used the longest motor tube they sell, and a Loc retainer. Longer tube moves the FCR forward enough to act as a laundry shelf, and reduces volume, so hopefully easier to figure charges. I can reach the cord eyelet.

Built fin can outside rocket, slid in to dry, using the tube for alignment. Removed again for internal fillets.

This seems like ovetkill on a paper and ply rocket. Double dipping (tripple?), would be fine, I bet.

Nose cone base cut off. Added rings and a ply tracker bay. Tube and fin ends are sealed with CA. Inside of the rocket is sealed with polyurethane. Just waiting for paint.

Got a 36" Goblin chute. Cord and quick links from a 5.5 Goblin. Swivel. One big blanket, one lil one. JLCR, that'll be tested 1st in a Micromagg. Likely not needed with a 36"chute.

 

[MidOH]