New Mercury capsule kit

[rokitflite]

Originally posted by Brent
I used standard 6" PML tubes and couplers. There are centering rings and if I rembere corectly I 54mm tube in the capsule. It has a 54 mm motor mount. Here is a link to a video of a flight down in Orangeburg, SC. https://www.tripolisc.org/modules/xoopsgallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album96&page=1

Wow... I think a "scale" flight might be just a tad slower!

 

[jduffy]

Originally posted by rokitflite
Wow... I think a "scale" flight might be just a tad slower!

See if this one has a bit more of a scale-like liftoff:

https://accur8.com/N2002_MR/RedstoneDSLmed.mov

Be sure to note the course-correction squiggles as motor gimbal moves...

James

 

[vjp]

I signed up for the Tower Hobbies mailing list yesterday, and today I got an email from them good for $10 off any $50 or more order from their www.plastic-models.com website. The ad code is '011C7' and (if it's anything like their past promos) it ought to work for anybody.

So, if you've been holding out for a deal on that MRC Mercury capsule, here's your chance...

 

[Sheri]

Originally posted by vjp
I signed up for the Tower Hobbies mailing list yesterday, and today I got an email from them good for $10 off any $50 or more order from their www.plastic-models.com website. The ad code is '011C7' and (if it's anything like their past promos) it ought to work for anybody.

So, if you've been holding out for a deal on that MRC Mercury capsule, here's your chance...

vjp,
Hey thanks, I ordered mine with the $10 off I got it for $42.99 best deal going that I could find!!
Thanks!!!

 

[dwmzmm]

Originally posted by sheri
vjp,
Hey thanks, I ordered mine with the $10 off I got it for $42.99 best deal going that I could find!!
Thanks!!!

Probably could have got an even better deal at your local Hobby
Lobby when they have their 1/2 off and/or 40% off sales...

 

[Sheri]

Got my capsule in the mail today, impressive kit, nice detail...now, which version to build, redstone , atlas, little joe...

 

[cjl]

Atlas!

 

[Donaldsrockets]

I vote Redstone

Go with the Liberty Bell 7.

 

[Sheri]

I just recently did the redstone liberty bell 7, leaning toward the atlas. I would have to make the removable fins, I'm not a big fan of those, whether their lexan or not...but I could live with it, thinking about using the foils available for the booster also!!

 

[Sheri]

Originally posted by jduffy
See if this one has a bit more of a scale-like liftoff:

https://accur8.com/N2002_MR/RedstoneDSLmed.mov

Be sure to note the course-correction squiggles as motor gimbal moves...

James

Got any more info on the gimbal setup? Did it somehow use rc helo gyros with high speed servos?

 

[AKPilot]

Go Atlas! Too many Redstones out there as is.

 

[Donaldsrockets]

Was there ever a Little Joe that used the Mercury capsule, I don't ever recall seeing one.

 

[Sheri]

Originally posted by Donaldsrockets
Was there ever a Little Joe that used the Mercury capsule, I don't ever recall seeing one.

Yes, they were a few versions of the Little Joe 1 using the merc. capsule. Jduffy has a fantastic build going on with his:

build thread Little Joe I

 

[Sheri]

I think using the capsule interchangeable between boosters would be a great way to go. Overtime, Build all 3, I 'm gonna go with the Atlas first.

 

[AKPilot]

Now that's the way to think!!! Great idea Sheri!

 

[ounderfla69]

Last night I printed out that 50% coupon to pick up a Mercury Capsule. When I walked to the back of the store to model/rocket area, my mouth dropped when all the Rockets and motors were gone!!! After the shock wore off I asked a clerk and they had moved the Rockets down about 3-4 rows away from the modeling items. I am dumbfounded why they would put the rockets in a place in the middle of the jewelery making supplies and away from the models, glue, trains, etc. Well I found the Mercury Capsule and picked it up for $34 and change after taxes.


Mark

 

[metalwizard]

Originally posted by sheri
I think using the capsule interchangeable between boosters would be a great way to go. Overtime, Build all 3, I 'm gonna go with the Atlas first.

im doing that for the merc.. not as detailed a sheri's HOT rockets but "BIGGER"..

sorry sheri big is a guy thing.

https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27753

 

[metalwizard]

speaking of using the kit to build a rocket..this is one built from a gi joe toy.. really cool video, lots of carnage...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_efhSYqujHs