Nitro Beta#2 Build

[johnnwwa]

I didn't want to hijack another thread on Hot Rod Rockets Nitro.
So I started my own thread.
stats:
Length 25"
Fin span 6.75 "
Body tube 1.637 bt60 14.5"
Nose Cone PNC-60 # HRnc60p
Recovery Hartle 12" skinz parachute
Motors 2 x 18mm Cluster A8-3 B6-4 C6-5

Sunward cluster mount , basswood fins, 1/8" launch Lug,kevlar and elastic shock cord , Skinz precut chute with kevlar shroud lines, Swivel and Adhesive strips.

Photo#1 Sunward motor mount with kevlar attached

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBeta001.jpg

photo #2 Cut Basswood Fins w/Template

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBetafins01.jpg

Photo#3 Fins glued on with motor mount dry fit only.

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBetaClusterandFins.jpg

Photo#4 Launch lug standoff LL you see in photo is 3/16' I upgraded the kit. Nitro comes with 1/8"LL Basswood standoff from leftover scrap.

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBetaLLugStandoff002.jpg

Photo#5 Toothpick dry fit glued on later in build.

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBetaToothpickonfins001.jpg

Photo#6 Nitro in Primer two coats applied. Saned to 600grit. Paint used Krylon Primer gray.

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBeta2Primer001.jpg

Photo#7 Nitro painted -I used Krylon Gloss white and Rust-oleum Apple Red Metallic .

https://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x51/johnnwwa/NitroBetapaint1.jpg

All That is left to do is get a nice day with little or no wind or rain and let the Hot Rod Rockets Nitro take to the skies

Comments : Rating 1-5 score 3.5
This is a nice easy 2 motor cluster kit with good instruction and quailty parts. A fun build, great design.

Launch photos to follow. Thanks for L king.

Nitro Beta Tester #2
aka Johnnwwa