LOC Hi-Teck

[CPUTommy]

Started building my 38 mm bird tonight, the spirals are all filled and sanded, have a few spots that need a bit more attention and hopefully tomorrow I can assemble and get the first coat of primer on it so I can yet, sand it again. I will upload pics tomorrow. Hopefully it will be compete by the upcoming weekend so I can fly it weather permitting 😁

 

[MClark]

Build it light and try the H45 it was designed for. Makes a nice flight.

M

 

[CPUTommy]

I usually build heavier and over compensate with thrust. Did you need to add nose weight to yours? I have an H410 BEGGING to be burnt.

 

[MClark]

No nose weight is needed with H motors

 

[pyrobob]

Build it light and try the H45 it was designed for. Makes a nice flight.

M

I agree whole heartedly . Flew this combo in '93 or so and almost lost it after a terrific flight. Consider a Jolly Logic Chute Release if you ever go this route, or with any other beefy motor for that matter .

 

[CPUTommy]

Just waiting for the epoxy to set on the fins, I was able to put internal filets on this and secure the fins to a point that i feel they are going no where, im going to do the filets and then a quick prime job to see what needs attention. Hopefully I can at least put the base coat on today, pics comming soon

 

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I built a DD HiTech and didn't add any weight or say but stick an RTx in the nose - low thrust long burn H45 was marginal only Good for no wind say, but other standard H's no problem.

I've only had 1 flight so no experience other than the H45 which pushed the low thrust limit

 

[CPUTommy]

 

[fyrwrxz]

So cool to see you posting again, Tommy! Thot the big bad bass mighta ate you!

 

[CPUTommy]

I have a LOC MAGNUM already built, need my level 2 before I get that beast ready to fly, hopefully this Saturday I'll achieve my L2.

Been working and got a really decent side job that gives me some "discretionary" AP money.. hehehehehhe

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Launched mine yesterday on a research H45 (7 sec burn, 290 N-s, fits 38/360 case). Good dual deploy flight, but still landed in the trees. Found with help from a tracker, but way in the top of a tree. The lowest part was about 50 feet from the ground. Still there Even the string on crossbow bolt didn't work

 

[CPUTommy]

Wait till I spray the top coat.. !!

 

[CPUTommy]

Took me 6 days to complete this, Probably my most hacked paint job ever. I rushed it so that it would be ready in time for a launch this weekend all for it to be scrubbed. Go figure.. heheheeheh I used automotive paint, that cost me twice the cost of the rocket itself, and im disappointed with the results. Maybe painting in 80% humidity had something to do with it, or maybe it was the handle sprayer I was using for the 3 base coats. Or Maybe I just rushed it. Either way, There is always the NEXT project, that I will be calling the DEMON ! If your a mopar fan you'll understand my though process.
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Can't tell the bad paint from the pics, I think it looks great. For the fligh line you'll never be able to tell

 

[CPUTommy]

some of my others

 

[wadavidson]

This DEMON!?!??!

 

[CPUTommy]

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This DEMON!?!??!

yeahhhhhh..... thats the one !! still trying to visualize how im going to pull off some of my ideas..

 

[wadavidson]

Already had Mark H make me some decals

This will be for a 98mm minimum diameter

 

[CPUTommy]

We should start a separate gallery for us mopar guys..

I love the name, and decals !!! Min dia 98... Id say the name fits..

I was thinking Mach Demon

 

[AfterBurners]

some of my others

I think these look so much better than the one you built. Not sure why you chose to do a crappy job on the prep and paint just to make a launch date. There will be other launches...right? Your fillets could have been a lot better. Just saying. Prep work is everything.

 

[CPUTommy]

I totally agree with you, the whole thing was rushed and I painted in 85% humidity, which we both know is a no no, my make shift spray booth sucked, however, my goal is to qualify level 2, I have a 54mm waiting for assembly on my bench, my goal with that is to step up my finish game, I appreciate the honesty.

 

[AfterBurners]

I totally agree with you, the whole thing was rushed and I painted in 85% humidity, which we both know is a no no, my make shift spray booth sucked, however, my goal is to qualify level 2, I have a 54mm waiting for assembly on my bench, my goal with that is to step up my finish game, I appreciate the honesty.

Thanks for seeing it as that. You do outstanding work on your builds and finishing. I mean your fillets are the nicest I have I seen.

You will get your L2 soon enough and good luck and straight boost on that flight for you.

 

[CPUTommy]

I get in the achieve the goal at all expense modes once in a while, the last one obviously, and as you probably know being your own worst critic is tough, I admire the others who see what I see and call it the same way I do. That's priceless

 

[LOC]

So I'm gonna eat dirt if I say I'm a proud Pontiac driver here... HAHAHA *Cheers

 

[CPUTommy]

So I'm gonna eat dirt if I say I'm a proud Pontiac driver here... HAHAHA *Cheers

Depends if the said Pontiac has 2 shifters and numbers in its name, hahahahahahah

 

[wadavidson]

We should start a separate gallery for us mopar guys..

I love the name, and decals !!! Min dia 98... Id say the name fits..

I was thinking Mach Demon

I agree!!! Mach Demon...I like it!