I'm thinking I should pick something, polish up the design, and actually build it.
Anyone have a favorite they think I should do?
Or maybe a clockwork ornithopter because that would be cool.
Not a glider, but definitely turned in Squirrelly flightsI was reading a news article about a flying squirrel poaching ring (apparently we needed a new,different way for people to be horrible...) and I started thinking "boost glider".
So now I'm thinking about doing boost gliders with variable geometry wings that fold up for boost and pop out for glide. There could be a flying squirrel (with goggles of course) or a bat (because it's almost Halloween). Or maybe a clockwork ornithopter because that would be cool.
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It's a nice looking rocket, I wonder if anyone's built a model of it.
If someone builds it and there is fecal turbine interaction (somebody doesn’t follow NAR or Tripoli rules and does something stupid, and somebody gets hurt or burns down Southern California by accident), just the name association might cause problems. Agreed, extremely low risk, but why take ANY risk if there is no significant benefit to Paramount? Pleasing a crowd at a rocket launch may seem like a big deal to us, but unlikely to measurably impact their financial bottom line. Don’t forget, it’s ALL about the money.Damn shame. And why?? What does Paramount gain by prohibiting the release of a kit or dimensional information (or what would they lose by allowing it)? It would be a fun build indeed, and a real crowd pleaser at launches.
What, are they afraid someone would use it and put the sun out?
Rustoleum High Heet Gloss Clear - 2000 deg F...It also comes in Gray, flat Aluminum and BlackThere are high temperature paints out there; I bet one could find a high temperature clear. Angling the inside fin edges away from the plume is a good move, and I'd still use high temp paint (if paint is used) and clearcoat if that's available.
5 engine cluster...I also want to do something with this kind of taper and cone tail, but I'm not sure what
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I like it, I like it, uh huh, uh huh, I really truly do.
I like it. Exactly what you have there looks good, but I understand wanting to do something more with it. To me it suggests a retro-scifi design.I also want to do something with this kind of taper and cone tail, but I'm not sure what
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