Like a BT-60 (41.6 mm O.D.) with a pair of 55 mm ba... ahem.
What? https://www.rocketryforum.com/threa...ild-certify-with-us-program.47847/post-542894 ?
Like a BT-60 (41.6 mm O.D.) with a pair of 55 mm ba... ahem.
The first one but with a single larger ball mostly is the second one. Is it the different slopes on the leading and trailing edges that you like?I don't know, that is a tough comparison. I think I like the fin shape and quantity (3) of the top one, but perhaps 1 single (larger) plasma core.
I'm a little confused by this.
That is, uh, well no comment.
Here's the double version. Only three fins because it looked to busy with more. I feel like it forces the fins to be too long, would need to change the fin shape in some way to make this work.
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And there's the single ball version for comparison:
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Those weren't actually flares, although it looked that way due to the textures. Flares could be good though.The 2 balls with sloping fins looks good, although Im still partial to the original arcing fins.
The larger balls the extend beyond the tube diameter dont look right in my eyes. Too exposed. (The tubes with the little flares on each side of the core were nice)
I'll look for your thread. In the meantime, I came up with this and hope it's not an intrusion on Neil's thread. Sorry if it is.Well, I like your starting point. The fins mounted to the curved flare is a nice look. Keep it up and you'll become an expert in less time than you think.
There's a different half baked design thread, mostly with a few of mine, but I have invited contributions from everyone.
It's obvious that some of you use a lathe to make your own nose cones and boat tails, but has anyone tried to build an entire rocket that way?
That is, no premade tubes, everything out of turned balsa. This would allow for some really creative designs.
*Usually*, most radially symmetric airframes that would be turnable on a lathe can be constructed out of a combination of body tubes, paper shrouds, and nose cones. Paper tubes (talking LPR here) are usually the core because they are very strong, light, and can contain ejection charges. Almost anything can be wrapped around the core tube to build up a different shape.It's obvious that some of you use a lathe to make your own nose cones and boat tails, but has anyone tried to build an entire rocket that way?
That is, no premade tubes, everything out of turned balsa. This would allow for some really creative designs.
Again, if you see anything specific that you have a question about, just ask.You've inspired me to try a few things, but I still can't figure out how you are doing a lot of the things you are doing.
Getting there. Just move the ball and grapplers to the nose, run the launch lug through the ball, and put some cool fins (maybe rings or something) in the back.
Moar ballz plz!!!1!
Yeah, right now it's just "goofing around with plasma balls". Thought I should see if I can come up with something really alien looking.Didn't figure you for the lovecraft style. Definitely departing from the plasma dart aesthetic there
Yeah, right now it's just "goofing around with plasma balls". Thought I should see if I can come up with something really alien looking.
Not sure if 5 is the right number of fins. Seems a bit crowded. But here it is with three, seems a bit bare.
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Four, on the other hand, is the Wrong Look. Dunno.
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