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Started a new custom build... thought I'd actually create a bit of a log of it for once. Couple of goals for this rocket
So I decided to try and learn some new techniques, specifically fiberglassing a paper tube. So this rocket will be built with based using.
- Explore some new building techniques
- Build a rocket that can be launched with I motors in the 2000-3000' range
- Setup for dual deploy in one of two configurations
- Dual deploy using Jolly Logic Chute Release
- Dual deploy using altimeter based deploy (for drogue) with JLCR for the main
So I decided to try and learn some new techniques, specifically fiberglassing a paper tube. So this rocket will be built with based using.
- Madcow kit
- Few other LOC components including a LOC 3" electronics bay
- Custom 3d printed sled for electronics
- Missileworks RCC3
- Featherweight Raven
- Custom 3d printed altimeter and GPS holder
- Missileworks GPS Tracking
- Soller composite fiberglass sleeving and heat shrink tubing
- Custom plywood fins, glassed tip to tip with fiberglass