Here is the subject of the build:
You may ask: what is this thing? Well, I stumbled across a 3D model of a rocket similar to the one above that purported to be of the Virgin LauncherOne. As far as I can tell, it was an earlier concept that was later discarded and the rocket ended up with a more traditional four fin design. But I really dig the look of the wings, so I rejiggered it into a flyable configuration, adapted the current paint scheme to it, and redubbed it LauncherX.
Here's a top view in OR:
Front section is BT60, midsection is BT70, 24mm mount. Flight stats above are for an E30-7, which gets it up there pretty good. I might even try that sometime if I get confident enough with my yet-to-be-tried JL Chute Release.
Note: I did a lot of parts prep for this rocket a year ago, but for some reason put it aside to do the Skywriter Deluxe and Plasma Dart first. It is not nearly the most complex or difficult build I have done, but it has its share of interesting bits (I hope).
Standard notes before we start:
You may ask: what is this thing? Well, I stumbled across a 3D model of a rocket similar to the one above that purported to be of the Virgin LauncherOne. As far as I can tell, it was an earlier concept that was later discarded and the rocket ended up with a more traditional four fin design. But I really dig the look of the wings, so I rejiggered it into a flyable configuration, adapted the current paint scheme to it, and redubbed it LauncherX.
Here's a top view in OR:
Front section is BT60, midsection is BT70, 24mm mount. Flight stats above are for an E30-7, which gets it up there pretty good. I might even try that sometime if I get confident enough with my yet-to-be-tried JL Chute Release.
Note: I did a lot of parts prep for this rocket a year ago, but for some reason put it aside to do the Skywriter Deluxe and Plasma Dart first. It is not nearly the most complex or difficult build I have done, but it has its share of interesting bits (I hope).
Standard notes before we start:
- I like to build in a slow and leisurely fashion. Don't expect a quick conclusion.
- I promising I will spend Too Much Time fussing and fretting over minor things as I attempt to achieve perfection in my techniques and results. I do this because I enjoy it, not because anyone else is telling me to. Spoiler alert: I will not achieve perfection.
- Whatever stupid mistakes I make (there will always be some) will be on full display here, along with a healthy dose of self-ridicule. I enjoy this as well.