Off Grid Gecko
Well-Known Member
K guys, sorry didn't do a build thread, just jumping back on the wagon and what better way than building a rocket for my L2 cert?
Still need to lay down some clear coat and might do another layer of sparkles as well but focusing on my internals and have a few points that I think need some more consideration.
Can't promise I'll use all the ideas you guys present, but definitely looking for some advice/support on how to finish her out.
Here's a pic I took of her on the floor (she didn't like being down there one bit but it was for the greater good).
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I found these little derlin plastic rivets to hold the payload bay to the e-bay up top. Figured they would do the job and they're nice and small and non-obtrusive, and hopefully not too draggy.
Instead of adding weight to the cone, I got the idea from a member here to bolt it into the base of the nosecone. On the sim with one of my L2 motor options, the CG/CP distance was coming in at .83D, so I extended it. Now showing between 1-2 for any motor I think she'll fly on, with some happy wiggle room on both ends of the spectrum, and I didn't have to mess around pouring stuff into the tip. I cut a hole in the side and used fender washers and a bolt to make a heavy little stack...
Loctite included of course.
Pretty sure all of that is fine, and to keep this broken up I'll get into the meat and potatoes with another post below this one. Incomming shortly.
Still need to lay down some clear coat and might do another layer of sparkles as well but focusing on my internals and have a few points that I think need some more consideration.
Can't promise I'll use all the ideas you guys present, but definitely looking for some advice/support on how to finish her out.
Here's a pic I took of her on the floor (she didn't like being down there one bit but it was for the greater good).
...
I found these little derlin plastic rivets to hold the payload bay to the e-bay up top. Figured they would do the job and they're nice and small and non-obtrusive, and hopefully not too draggy.
Instead of adding weight to the cone, I got the idea from a member here to bolt it into the base of the nosecone. On the sim with one of my L2 motor options, the CG/CP distance was coming in at .83D, so I extended it. Now showing between 1-2 for any motor I think she'll fly on, with some happy wiggle room on both ends of the spectrum, and I didn't have to mess around pouring stuff into the tip. I cut a hole in the side and used fender washers and a bolt to make a heavy little stack...
Loctite included of course.
Pretty sure all of that is fine, and to keep this broken up I'll get into the meat and potatoes with another post below this one. Incomming shortly.