OC-Patrick
Well-Known Member
shouldn't you have threaded the shock cord or Kevlar to the eyebolt before epoxying the motor mount in place? I've done this a few times already.
This is a great build thread. Any idea what motor(s) you plan to fly this on? I'm assuming with all the extra strength you're adding to the model you plan to advance past mid-power and fly some HPR?
shouldn't you have threaded the shock cord or Kevlar to the eyebolt before epoxying the motor mount in place? I've done this a few times already.
I'll work on mine and use it to help with motor selection.
I don't see any reason why this couldn't fly with a small H motor. The build should be more than strong enough. Flying on an E or F for the maiden flight would make sense. But then hook with some experienced HPR flyers at a local club launch and get your L1 on the Doorknob.
As anyone seen a Rocklin or Open Rocket file for this one yet? It doesn't weigh much so I imagine it will get up there pretty well.
I don't see any reason why this couldn't fly with a small H motor. The build should be more than strong enough. Flying on an E or F for the maiden flight would make sense. But then hook with some experienced HPR flyers at a local club launch and get your L1 on the Doorknob.
As anyone seen a Rocklin or Open Rocket file for this one yet? It doesn't weigh much so I imagine it will get up there pretty well.
I just slapped these two together this evening after seeing your post.
The 1st one marked "Exact Scale" was derived full scale from Peter Always Doorknob reference material and then scaled down to 3 inches.
The 2nd is "adjusted" for Estes Pro Series parts but it is not perfect as I have not yet checked the sim against my Estes kit.
Is it acceptable to have both launch lugs and rail buttons on the same rocket?
Yes. No reason why that won't work fine.
It is really difficult to believe that you've never done a high power build before. This is a wonderful detailed build thread, and the craftsmanship is evident. I'd stick a baby "H" in this baby in a heartbeat. Other than flying high (it would) I'm confident it would survive the flight with ease.
Well done.
@K'Tesh, if you see this, please feel free to add it to your Files Index thread so that others may potentially locate it easier.
Hi Vince,
That's not how I run my files thread. Though from first glance it looks like you got it right. So, here's what I'd recommend you do... Create your own files thread, and I'll add a link to that.
No disrespect taken... I finally got to open the sim (didn't open when I tried to download it first time). Looks like you've taken a lot of the steps I have implemented in my work to heart (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery). I love that you seem to have the fin decals figured out. That took me a long time to work out on my own. Decals on fins with tabs were a major PITA for me.Oh ok, no worries. I figured people might look there first if looking for a Doorknob sim. My apologies, no disrespect meant!
Enter your email address to join: