Eric
Well-Known Member
I have just started on a new Mach 1 Rocketry kit. The "Karman Line - Space Force" looks like its going to be a fun and exciting one. It will be my first attempt at doing airstarts.
Mach 1 currently has a BT-55 size of this kit, but it does not use motors in the side pods. I am building a 2.6" with BT-60 side pods. With 54mm main and 29mm side motors.
It will be 60" tall and weigh in close to 86oz. I laid out all of the parts and did a little dry fit. Just like previous Mach1 kits, the fit is amazing. The tubes and fins are great. No bubbles, delamination or other defects.
I will take some initial weight and dimension measurements. Then wash all of the parts before assembly.
Initial plans are for dual deploy with electronics in a standard avbay. Planning on my new Eggtimer proton to handle airstarts and primary deployment. With a Quantum used for backup deployment. I will put an Eggfinder Mini in the nose. But I'm unsure if I will stick with the plastic LOC nosecone, or upgrade to fiberglass.
I don't plan on any high speed flights. But I can see getting some good altitude out of it. I have a pair of H97's for the pods, with maybe a J250FJ main motor.
Mach 1 currently has a BT-55 size of this kit, but it does not use motors in the side pods. I am building a 2.6" with BT-60 side pods. With 54mm main and 29mm side motors.
It will be 60" tall and weigh in close to 86oz. I laid out all of the parts and did a little dry fit. Just like previous Mach1 kits, the fit is amazing. The tubes and fins are great. No bubbles, delamination or other defects.
I will take some initial weight and dimension measurements. Then wash all of the parts before assembly.
Initial plans are for dual deploy with electronics in a standard avbay. Planning on my new Eggtimer proton to handle airstarts and primary deployment. With a Quantum used for backup deployment. I will put an Eggfinder Mini in the nose. But I'm unsure if I will stick with the plastic LOC nosecone, or upgrade to fiberglass.
I don't plan on any high speed flights. But I can see getting some good altitude out of it. I have a pair of H97's for the pods, with maybe a J250FJ main motor.