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[jflis]

Can't wait to see the pix from the launch. Video would be kewl too!

 

[Davidtmp]

Can't wait to see the pix from the launch. Video would be kewl too!

Tom takes video's of everything.....and good ones too. I can't wait for him to get them uploaded on Youtube, and were at T-85hrs and counting.

 

[Rocketjunkie]

There is no other way to describe this than pure bad@$$.

What motors are going in those cases?


Braden

They're EX M1100's. Almost identical performance to Aerotech M1419's but a little less fire and smoke. Here's my Goblin on a 75/3500 L800 using the same propellant.

 

[Pantherjon]

They're EX M1100's. Almost identical performance to Aerotech M1419's but a little less fire and smoke. Here's my Goblin on a 75/3500 L800 using the same propellant. View attachment 125174

Which had a burn time of what seemed like FOREVER! Weather forecast is calling for some most excellent rocket flying weather! See ya at the field!

 

[UPscaler]

I melted a dozen times.

You should try going to AIRfest!




Awesome motors Tom, can't wait to see the footage!


Braden

 

[dlb]

I'll toss in any help you need Tom
should be a hoot!

 

[Pantherjon]

As will I! I have been really un-motivated and don't have squat prepped yet BUT,I will be there and fly something, even if it is LPR!:roll:

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Thanks for the offer, I will need help getting it on the rail and recovery.

 

[Guy_O]

Tom
I am looking forward to seeing this in person. It looks awesome.

Guy

 

[UPscaler]

Well? how'd it go?




Braden

 

[gregm]

Well? how'd it go?

Braden

It was a spectacular flight!!!!

I'm sure Tom will provide details, he may still be at the launch today.

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Well? how'd it go?




Braden

The flight was fine. Give me time to get the videos uploaded

 

[UPscaler]

The flight was fine. Give me time to get the videos uploaded

waiting anxiously!



Braden

 

[DAllen]

The flight was fine. Give me time to get the videos uploaded

Way to go! That's a challenging project and pulling it off successfully really shows the skills you have.

 

[gregm]

Pic by Dave Popkin.

 

[MasonH]

WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO thats how its done!!!!

 

[Pantherjon]

It was an AWESOME flight! Got to 5444'..Picture perfect dual recovery flight! The on board video is bound to be spectacular!

 

[Rocketjunkie]

When I got to the field yesterday, I installed the motors and readied the thermite igniters.
Final assembly was at the pad, this being the first rocket too big to fit the van assembled. Shortly after 4:00 it was ready :grin:
It was a picture perfect flight. Lots of hours and $$ for 3 minutes!
The video is still uploading, will post links when done.

 

[DeeRoc29]

Very nice, Tom. That's one hell of a rocket!

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Thanks to all who expressed an interest in the project. It was fun.
That's the hobby - all the hours and $$$ depending on the push of a button Once pushed, there's nothing you can do if things don't go well...
Also thanks to those who helped at the launch and my mom, who helped in making the motors
A special thanks to Jim Flis - for the design :smile:

Here's the video - something is happening to the ground camera, it's wavy in the vertical - but just on this clip
Ground [YOUTUBE]JjGPJ0RldZ8[/YOUTUBE]
Onboard [YOUTUBE]3OHL_wbL-GU[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Gary Byrum]

Dang! That was spectacular. Nice going Tom.

 

[Guy_O]

Tom
A beautiful flight on a beautiful day in Orangeburg. The onboard video is great!

Thanks
Guy

 

[Eric1]

Tom this was my favorite flight this weekend! Thank you putting her Up!!

 

[Green Jello]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[Green Jello]

You say the motors were 98mm / 7680 M1100? Are those Aerotech? I don't see those as being current motors from them.

 

[CarVac]

You say the motors were 98mm / 7680 M1100? Are those Aerotech? I don't see those as being current motors from them.

Experimental.

 

[Green Jello]

Oh coooooool. Thanks.

I love the design of this cluster. Has anyone ever done the same thing with 4 engines?

 

[Gary Byrum]

Oh coooooool. Thanks.

I love the design of this cluster. Has anyone ever done the same thing with 4 engines?

I think you might be trying to fuel Tom's mind. He does have the know how and the ambition for startling projects. Yeah Tom, how bout a "Thrice Wild" or a "Quad Wild". Your Mom will have to work overtime prepping motors with you on that note.

 

[Green Jello]

Oh...I didn't know there was a Tres:

https://www.fliskits.com/products/01prod_fs.htm

I'm thinking 3x O8000. Make it happen Tom.

 

[jus_rockets]

That was Awesome! I watched that video about 10 times now lol!