Phoenix Phamily

[BobH48]

I decided to make a couple of downscale Phoenix models loosely based on the Estes kit. I only had a set of instructions so I got my measurements from it and scaled down from there.

The nose cone on the kit was the same one they used on the big V2 so for the BT-55 version I used a BNC55F which Estes used on their old original V2 kit. I rounded the nose slightly. For the BT-50 version I used a cone that I had lying around. It isn't quite right but no-one will notice when it's hanging 60 ft. off the ground in a tree .

The BT-20 version and the BT-5 version use cones that I made myself. I sure they are not quite accurate but, for me, they do the trick

 

[BobH48]

So here is another picture of the small one next to a mosquito.

What are the chances that I will ever see it again after the first launch .

 

[marvSRG]

Very cool, Bob.

How'd you do the decals?

 

[BobH48]

I used the decal scan from Jim Z's site and then printed them at the reduced scale for each body tube size onto inkjet decal paper.

 

[rabidsheeep]

I LOVE THAT ROCKET.

beautiful...

still working on getting a nosecone for a few of mine...

 

[phaar]

Those are some nice looking rockets. I like them.

 

[BobH48]

rabidsheeep,

Is that a 1/2 size (BT-55) downscale? If so, the BNC55F that you can get from BMS is a pretty close match. You will need to sand the point down to blunt it a little.

I love the looks of the Phoenix also!

 

[wwattles]

Now you need to make a MMX and then start upscaling! Polecat makes a nice 5.5" version for the first round of upscaling, or you can continue your trend of scratch-building. It looks like it's done pretty well for you so far!

WW

 

[BobH48]

The little one is only 6" long but it's a 13mm rocket.

I figure it's lost on first launch unless I use a 1/4A engine. Maybe I be able to find it then.