AlnessW
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Well, I must say I quite enjoy doing these build threads! So I thought I should do another one for my second off-season build project.
Background
At the end of last year, OregonRocketry was talking about selling a "Commemorative NXRS Kit" as a fundraiser for the club. We had seen Mike Fisher at Binder Design do various commemorative kits for Washington Aerospace's annual FITS launch in years past, so we asked him if he would be willing to sponsor a similar design for OROC:
...and this is what he came up with! He even offered it in 2 different sizes - 3" and 4". (With 38mm and 54mm motor mounts, respectively.) I was originally thinking about ordering one of his new kits, but as soon as I saw this rocket, I instantly wanted to build one.
NXRS Contest
As part of the deal, Mike is also sponsoring the "Binder Design Max Q Challenge" at NXRS 2014 this year. The rules were very simple - fly a STOCK BUILT (no fiberglass/carbon fiber) NXRS commemorative rocket as high as you can using a commercial or research motor. The highest flyer with the 3" rocket wins a 3" Max Q Aerospace aluminum fin can, and the highest flyer with the 4" rocket wins a 4" fin can.
Purchase
Earlier this year, our publicity director started taking pre-orders for the kit. For club members, they were offered with a small discount. I was quick to order a 4" kit, with the dual deploy upgrade. As soon as they were ready, fellow forum member chuck5395 was kind enough to pick up the pre-ordered kits from Mike in Salem and delivered them to the OROC meeting this last Thursday night. Thanks Chuck!
And here she is!
A "Fisher series premium kit," no less!
Avionics bay and dual deploy kit upgrade.
Unpackaging everything. Feels like it's Christmas morning all over again! :wink:
This afternoon I looked through all the parts. This will be my 3rd Binder Design build and I'm really looking forward to it. (I have the Excel Plus and the Galaxy.) Mike Fisher makes some truly excellent kits.
Background
At the end of last year, OregonRocketry was talking about selling a "Commemorative NXRS Kit" as a fundraiser for the club. We had seen Mike Fisher at Binder Design do various commemorative kits for Washington Aerospace's annual FITS launch in years past, so we asked him if he would be willing to sponsor a similar design for OROC:
...and this is what he came up with! He even offered it in 2 different sizes - 3" and 4". (With 38mm and 54mm motor mounts, respectively.) I was originally thinking about ordering one of his new kits, but as soon as I saw this rocket, I instantly wanted to build one.
NXRS Contest
As part of the deal, Mike is also sponsoring the "Binder Design Max Q Challenge" at NXRS 2014 this year. The rules were very simple - fly a STOCK BUILT (no fiberglass/carbon fiber) NXRS commemorative rocket as high as you can using a commercial or research motor. The highest flyer with the 3" rocket wins a 3" Max Q Aerospace aluminum fin can, and the highest flyer with the 4" rocket wins a 4" fin can.
Purchase
Earlier this year, our publicity director started taking pre-orders for the kit. For club members, they were offered with a small discount. I was quick to order a 4" kit, with the dual deploy upgrade. As soon as they were ready, fellow forum member chuck5395 was kind enough to pick up the pre-ordered kits from Mike in Salem and delivered them to the OROC meeting this last Thursday night. Thanks Chuck!
And here she is!
A "Fisher series premium kit," no less!
Avionics bay and dual deploy kit upgrade.
Unpackaging everything. Feels like it's Christmas morning all over again! :wink:
This afternoon I looked through all the parts. This will be my 3rd Binder Design build and I'm really looking forward to it. (I have the Excel Plus and the Galaxy.) Mike Fisher makes some truly excellent kits.