Carbon Laser Loc 313… Yup, Carbon

[kenstarr]

What did you use for clear?
Ken

 

[Theory]

This is DupliColor 1K

I typically use SprayMax Crystal 2K but wanted to try something different.

The 1K is good but in no way better. Likely won’t use it again.

 

[rfjustin]

Looks great, well done!

 

[Theory]

She finally flew this weekend. Shakedown flight on an I245, then hammered on a K2050!







The loud end of the K2050


6’ rocket with a 7’ flame!!!!


Video of the flight:

 

[JRL303]

Fantastic stuff!

 

[StreuB1]

This build and its results are so inspirational.

I want to buy a Vulcanite (one of my first HPR's), mimic this carbon application, and call it the Carbonite.

Unfortunately I have far too many projects so the above will have to wait for the distant future. Or, someone else can take it up and make it their reality and I can live vicariously through them!

 

[Theory]

thank you for that

kinda crazy but I have a Vulcanite in my LOC "cart" right now and enough carbon left to wrap it...

will see what happens

 

[AlexBruccoleri]

How high/fast did it go?

 

[Theory]

How high/fast did it go?

Hit 790MPH and 6884 feet.

Simulations showed the motor burn out occurring at 480 feet. She was gettin it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...lots of stress on her breaking Mach at such a low altitude. Very happy she held together.

 

[Theory]

The video really isnt great. tbh, I debated if I wanted to take a video at all as I knew it wouldn't turn out well.

Have a J1799 for her next. Do not believe I will film that one.

...its a lot more fun to watch them in person compared to watching through my phone.

 

[AlexBruccoleri]

Quite neat. I am hoping to fly mine this weekend on an I284 shake out flight.

 

[Philip Tiberius D.]

Did you do any modification to the nose cone as far as wrapping in CF or anything? Just wondering - as it’s a leading edge it would heat up.

 

[Theory]

Did you do any modification to the nose cone as far as wrapping in CF or anything? Just wondering - as it’s a leading edge it would heat up.

Just the standard plastic nose cone. With the K2050 it’s not transonic or supersonic long enough for heat to be an issue