Wanted Molded Plastic Sections for #2013 Recruiter / #2054 Beta Launch Vehicle

[COSTransplant]

All --

I have assembled all the parts to build the #2013 Recruiter except for -- of course -- the molded plastic sections that make up the nose cone, the transition and the exhaust nozzle. Anyone out there have one of these moulded plastic sections lying around or know where to get one? Please and thanks!

JP.

 

[OzHybrid]

Post some pictures so we don't have to individually go looking for what you're talking about.

 

[BDB]

I have a built recruiter from the 90’s and a 3D printer. If no one here is able to help, I might be able to replicate the parts for you.

 

[COSTransplant]

Post some pictures so we don't have to individually go looking for what you're talking about.

Will do!

 

[COSTransplant]

The moulded plastic section looks like this:

 

[OzHybrid]

I've attached the Rocksim and converted OpenRocket ork files. If you have a mate with a printer, there's nothing difficult in printing any of those parts. Which is probably the easiest way to get them. Happy to generate the stl files for the parts if you need them.
Norm

 

[COSTransplant]

Norman --

Thank you for these files. I am ignorant when it comes to the specifics of 3D printing, so if you can (easily) generate the files, I do have a friend that is able to print them for me. I really do appreciate the assist.

v/r,

John.

 

[OzHybrid]

Give me a couple of days and poke me if I forget. Do you know the specific tubes you'll use? Can you use open rocket to check the tube sizes in the simulation?

Norm

 

[COSTransplant]

BT-55 for the upper and BT-60 for the lower. And no rush, promise!

 

[OzHybrid]

There's the 55-60 transition. Do you want the tie off points for cord top and bottom? one end? transition blamked off? Where?

 

[OzHybrid]

Something like this for the nose to fit into BT55

 

[OzHybrid]

Sizes are based on Apogee BT sizes for tube sizes.

 

[OzHybrid]

Motor exhaust.

 

[OzHybrid]

Good luck with the build. Let me know if you need any changes.

 

[OzHybrid]

The moulded plastic section looks like this:

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This nosecone is closer to the picture and has a straight section at the top. The OR sim I found had a tapered section completely at the top and that was done for the first one I did. Your choice.

 

[OzHybrid]

I have a built recruiter from the 90’s and a 3D printer. If no one here is able to help, I might be able to replicate the parts for you.

Could you flick me a photo of the nose, transition and exhaust nozzle with a preferably metric ruler against them so I can confirm the sizes. Thanks

 

[COSTransplant]

 

[rharshberger]

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Something like this for the nose to fit into BT55

The nosecone has a straight section just above the nose cone shoulder, then the transition to the long taper, and finally the tip. The image you posted looks like what should be a straight section is a shoulder. The straight section is 10mm long. I just happen to have one within arms reach of my computer desk.

 

[OzHybrid]

The nosecone has a straight section just above the nose cone shoulder, then the transition to the long taper, and finally the tip. The image you posted looks like what should be a straight section is a shoulder. The straight section is 10mm long. I just happen to have one within arms reach of my computer desk.

Thanks for that Rich, I'll update it.

 

[rharshberger]

Thanks for that Rich, I'll update it .

And sorry to bother you again, but the body tube transition also has a straight section (2mm) top and bottom (3mm), both measurements are approximate (really close by my Mk1 Seriously Modded Eyeball)

 

[OzHybrid]

Version 3 Transition

 

[OzHybrid]

V3 Nosecone

 

[COSTransplant]

You guys are amazing!

 

[OzHybrid]

Rear nozzleV3 with BT-60 mating section. 18mm ID 19mmOD tube(BT-20) should fit through it.

 

[OzHybrid]

There you go. Time to fire up the printer and get the glue out.

 

[OzHybrid]

You guys are amazing!

Yeah yeah. I've now got to explain to my wife what I've been doing all day.

 

[COSTransplant]

Norman --

I get that 100 percent! It's midnight and I am at my computer talking rockets with folks. Doh! I'm sure I will hear about it as soon as I climb into bed! Anyways, your effort is sincerly appreciated.

v/r,

JP.

 

[OzHybrid]

Norman --

I get that 100 percent! It's midnight and I am at my computer talking rockets with folks. Doh! I'm sure I will hear about it as soon as I climb into bed! Anyways, your effort is sincerly appreciated.

v/r,

JP.

Make sure your feet are warm......

 

[COSTransplant]

I got these two parts -- the nose cone and exhaust -- printed by Josh at ImagineLab3D on Etsy. I have used him many times now for many of my needed parts. I think they turned out great, and they cost me less than $20 bucks. Thanks everyone for the design help! Now I have to come up with a custom paint scheme for the rocket so that I can make it a "Recruiter" for my recruiter wife and the small woman-owned defense company Boecore that she works for here in Colorado Springs.

 

[OzHybrid]

Looks like you're missing a transition piece. Have you altered the design and incorporated it in the nosecone?