Fred Garvin
Male Strumpet
- Joined
- May 22, 2013
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I built an original 3228 for my scale entry in NARTREK Bronze. I took a lot of time and did my best on it....paid off with very high marks in judgement and a near perfect flight....slow liftoff, gradually accelerating, straight and true with no roll. That flight and the high marks earned the bird a spot in my fleet display, and I haven't wanted to fly it again for fear of losing it. But I really liked the way it flew, so I'm building another with a few mods to make it a frequent flier.
First off I installed the Pro II 24mm retainer system, no block or hook so it will fly on the 24/40 and 24/60 reloads. I built a baffle system with an extra coupler, 24mm block spacer and epoxy coated balsa wafers: base wafer, 3/4 moon, 3/4 moon, top wafer drilled. Coated with a combination of CA and epoxy, it's strong and passes the "puff" test easily. I replaced the stock shock cord with the Pro II style and ordered an 18" bright orange Chute and nomex protector from Rocketchutes.
i haven't decided what yet to do with the fins....strengthen the supplied ones or replace with ply....
Sorry for the crappy pix....I have an old iPhone 4 and the camera is going....
Any suggestions or ideas appreciated....especially with the fins.
First off I installed the Pro II 24mm retainer system, no block or hook so it will fly on the 24/40 and 24/60 reloads. I built a baffle system with an extra coupler, 24mm block spacer and epoxy coated balsa wafers: base wafer, 3/4 moon, 3/4 moon, top wafer drilled. Coated with a combination of CA and epoxy, it's strong and passes the "puff" test easily. I replaced the stock shock cord with the Pro II style and ordered an 18" bright orange Chute and nomex protector from Rocketchutes.
i haven't decided what yet to do with the fins....strengthen the supplied ones or replace with ply....
Sorry for the crappy pix....I have an old iPhone 4 and the camera is going....
Any suggestions or ideas appreciated....especially with the fins.