New Rocketpad kit - Mega Pee Wee

[Hospital_Rocket]

Here is the "nekkid' shot of my new Rocketpad Mega Pee Wee. I'm working on an EMRR review, yet thought you would like a preview.

I'm ready for makeup...

Details

2 stage BT-60
Booster stage B6-0/C6-0
Sustainer A9/B4/C6
About 12" tall

 

[JSvolfan]

What kind of glue did you use on the fins, they look real good.
I always use the elmers wood glue because my kids want to help and its safe.

 

[rstaff3]

Lookin' good!

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

Originally posted by JSvolfan
What kind of glue did you use on the fins, they look real good.
I always use the elmers wood glue because my kids want to help and its safe.

I tacked 'em down with Titebond yellow, then used 5 minute Pro Poxy to reinforce them.

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

And here she is dressed up

Sorry about the flash, and yeah, my fin finish kind of bites on this one.


BTW, this is supposedly based on a scratchbuild or kit from the 60's. If any of you senior rocketeers remember the original and can get me a scan of any related data I'd be grateful.

A

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

Found it

https://www.dars.org/jimz/eirp_05.htm

 

[not a lib]

I can't seem to get the picture. I hit on the X, and nothing!
Is there a picture of this kit all painted up?
Look interesting!

 

[sandman]

Here's a pic...sorry don't wanna violate any "copyrights"

I just copied it and reposted it.

It really isn't exactly like the original...just kinda sorta..

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

Weird thing is that Rocketpad did not excctly clone the Pee-Wee. The sustainer fins in the original were what held the booster on.

I wonder why he chose to do this....

Now my big question is should I snap the fins off and move them down....

 

[Hobbyman]

Hi Al; A friend just called to say there was a post on this kit I produce! In answer to your question; I tried it that way on the first test model & it did not work all that great! I chose to do it the way the kit shows & this way it worked out fine.
Your kit looks cool with the colors you picked.


Happy holidays to all from Rocketpad Kits!

Hobbyman

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

Hokay....

I' gonna leave it as is.

I like the fins.

In case anyone asks, the ridge you see just below the NC os a thinnish layer of epoxy. I do this as a an anti-zipper measure.

Hobbyman ~ did you do any test flights with a parachute?

 

[Hobbyman]

Hi Al, No, I have not tried it with a parachute. I think the next day I can fly here in NY(30deg out side now!) I will hook up one. I think a 12inch one would be a good size. I used a streamer because this can go real high on C's-wanted every one to get it back!
Happy Holiday & Maybe it will warm up over the weekend to test a parachute with the Mega Pee Wee!
Hobbyman

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

I might give her an xmas rflight. One critique - kit needs one more of the small decals. one on each fin would have been cool.

 

[EMRR]

I FINALLY got my Pee Wee finished and painted. Here it is.

I agree with you on the decals, it would be good to have 1 more small one. Have you flown yours yet?

Hope to fly on 7/4.

Nick

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

Yup

It was spectatular. The booster motor pushed up thrugh the airframe and incinrated the MMT. Was the most freakishly squirrley flight ever. It's in the repair bin.

 

[Hobbyman]

Seems like you must not have assembled the kit to the instructions. This is the first I have heard of a problem with this kit! The only way this could have happened from what you said happened, you must have not assembled the motor mounts correctly! I went out this afternoon(great to be next to a range!) & had a test flight with my test model. It was a fine flight. Did you have a motor cato?
Hobbyman

 

[Hospital_Rocket]

No Cato

Never had a chance to do an autopsy as the internal evidence in the booster was kind of incinerated. I still have the directions and plan to rebuild it and try again,

It's possible I messed up, however there is no way I can tell any more,

I'll pull it out of the bin this evening and see if I can post some details.

A

 

[EMRR]

Flew my Mega Pee Wee in 2-stage mode today on a Quest B6-0 to A6-4... perfect flight!

Watch for the review.

 

[not a lib]

I JUST GOT THIS KIT A FEW WEEKS BACK & IT LAUNCHED GREAT TODAY. I AM HAPPY WITH IT.

I LAUNCHED IT ON THE SECOND FLIGHT WITH A C6-0 & A C6-7, WENT UP REAL HIGH! I THINK I WOULD NEVER HAVE RECOVERED IT WITH A PARACHUTE THOUGH.

I'LL KEEP IT WITH A STREAMER.

WOULD BE NICE WITH A FEW MORE OF THE SMALL DECALS FOR THE FINS.

I WILL EMAIL THEM ABOUT THIS.

NOT A LIB

 

[Hobbyman]

Cool, ok, I got the message! I will be adding some more decals in all future MEGA PEE WEE kits! I added some more on the fins of the test model and it looks better!

I should have done this sooner.

Thanks every one!

Hobbyman

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